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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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I have a single-wire floor courtesy lamp socket that bubba managed to mangle. The bracket is there and in tact, but I cannot seem to find a source for a replacement socket. This is on the driver side -- passenger side is working good.

Anyone have a suggestion on where to track one of these down. I'm kinda in the middle of no-where Wisconsin, so junkyards are not going to have a supply of C3s to work with. This is on a '77, in the event that it might affect part availability.

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Try Gary Gruhala in Missouri (salvage yard). 636-586-3909
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If Gary doesn't have it,he will tell you where to get it.
He is extremely helpful even if it does not get him the sale.
He just wants to help you find what you need.
Good guy to deal with.
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Bonus. I do like giving business to people who understand quality service. The problem is that they are really a dying breed.

I'll give him a call tomorrow.

Thanks for the assist!
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junkyards are not going to have a supply of C3s to work with. This is on a '77, in the event that it might affect part availability
Probably just about any 70s GM Olds, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac or Caprice would have used the socket your looking for
A lot of these common parts were used across the board. My door ajar switches were out of a 78 Buick (door jam switches)
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