Re: 1954 Convertible Power Window Switch
Posted by HH56 On 2023/12/13 15:08:58
It takes more time to describe the process than to actually do it but one thing I was not very clear on is what to use as the punch. As I recall, the clips also are used to hold the switch assy in the door. With that in mind the outside of the clip that works to hold it in the door is over and wants to prevent access to the hole in the chrome.
To reach the hole which will be somewhat hidden you will need to use a right angle punch affair. Been years but I think I used a sharp point double end scribing awl with one end straight and the other at 90 degrees. You can also make something out of a length of stiff heavy wire such as a coat hanger. It only needs to have enough length on the angle end to reach under the solid side of the clip and get into the hole to push the protrusion back toward the switch. Again, do not use anything that puts undue stress on the clip.
I don't have any good sharp photos of the clip by itself but here is a photo of an earlier switch someone posted. A bit blurry but it still shows the clip and the part you need to push back reasonably well.
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To reach the hole which will be somewhat hidden you will need to use a right angle punch affair. Been years but I think I used a sharp point double end scribing awl with one end straight and the other at 90 degrees. You can also make something out of a length of stiff heavy wire such as a coat hanger. It only needs to have enough length on the angle end to reach under the solid side of the clip and get into the hole to push the protrusion back toward the switch. Again, do not use anything that puts undue stress on the clip.
I don't have any good sharp photos of the clip by itself but here is a photo of an earlier switch someone posted. A bit blurry but it still shows the clip and the part you need to push back reasonably well.
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1137_5461baa596afd.jpg (155.94 KB) scribe.jpg (15.05 KB)
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