RivNut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looking for a couple of parts for my '64. 1) The dash panel that holds the courtesy light switch, and antenna switch. Mine is good but it doesn't have the labels for the ACCESSORY or ANTENNA. 2) The proper vacuum mechanisn for the trunk release. I've had one I've been holding on to forever, but just found out it's not the correct one for a '64. )Have no idea what it is for though.) If you have the entire assembly, I'd take it all - latch, vacuum mechanism, and lock cylinder. I have the 'plunger.'Either or both, please contact me here or via PM.Thanks,Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Does this look right for the dash switches Ed? Sorry for the bad picture, it is all I had on the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 After doing some more research, I've come to the conclusion that the 64 and 65 are different. The '64 has the "labels" for each switch on the upper edge of the panel. The picture in this link shows two of the switches with labels on the edge of the panel. The picture is blurred but you get the idea.http://forums.aaca.org/f177/custom-gauge-cluster-64-riviera-272562.htmlThe '65 has an add on part that labels the switch as in the attached photo.I'll keep looking for a '64 panel for a while. Thanks.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Ed you are correct re the difference between the `64 and `65 models. The `64 panel is hard to find because it must come from a parts car which has all three options-probably why Buick switched to the `65 arrangement-so they only needed one panel to build all the cars. If you decide to go the `65 route you will be hard pressed to find the accessory switch. The panel turns up once in a while on Ebay, good luck, Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Tom,As I understand it, the ACC switch is used to operate the rear defroster. With a proper relay couldn't you use another courtesy light switch for the same thing? Perhaps it's time to get out the chrome on black lable maker! I know, wishful thinking on my part. If he doesn't sell the whole car, the guy with the rusty barn find '65 has the panel and switches.Thanks,Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The accessory switch has three positions. Low seed, high speed and off. You could use a two position switch like a courtesy light switch but you would only have one speed. Hard to find the accessory switch by itself as it is needed to sell a complete rear defroster setup. Most sellers who are parting a car will market the switch and blower and neglect to include the resistor assembly which provides for the low speed. Hard to find the switch by itself, good luck, Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Is there a chance that switch might be found on another car about the same vintage? If you do some research and tell me what car has it, I might find the car at Gibsons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks Dave,I'll do that.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Looking for a couple of parts for my '64. 1) The dash panel that holds the courtesy light switch, and antenna switch. Mine is good but it doesn't have the labels for the ACCESSORY or ANTENNA. 2) The proper vacuum mechanisn for the trunk release. I've had one I've been holding on to forever, but just found out it's not the correct one for a '64. )Have no idea what it is for though.) If you have the entire assembly, I'd take it all - latch, vacuum mechanism, and lock cylinder. I have the 'plunger.'Either or both, please contact me here or via PM.Thanks,EdDid you find this stuff yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Still looking. What do you have?Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RivNut Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hey, John. U B D Man!!Send me a PM with your phone # and I'll give you a call.Thanks a bunch.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thank you John, bigtime. The check is in the mail. I really appreciate everything. I'm sending you an email with pictures of the remote that I have hoping that you can identify it for me.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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