CheezeMan Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Just a week before Lexington, I managed to bust the n/s switch while trying to fiddle with the shifter bushing under the console. Yep, while I had it all apart, I pushed the shifter too far north and shaved the pin right off the switch, with a swift and clean slice; reminiscent of Arby's meat slicer. After the "oh-crap" (more expletives followed), and then the sense of "what now? Lexington is a week away"...Having tried super glue, elmer's glue, epoxy and many other adhesives in the past with horrible results, I decided not even to attempt those old remedies that would most certainly yield a catastrophic failure at the wrong moment.I had already bought some Plast-aid <Plast-aid® multi-purpose repair plastic for your repair solutions.> for repairing the console (the bolt "fingers" at the top that always break). So, I decided to try this stuff on the n/s switch. It worked! I drove all the way to Lexington and back without issues. The switch repair stayed all the way. This stuff is amazing!Ok, yeah, I still bought a replacement switch... If I ever need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lasse Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Man, that's great stuff! Thanks for the tip Chuck!Lasse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGerman Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Just a week before Lexington, I managed to bust the n/s switch while trying to fiddle with the shifter bushing under the console. Yep, while I had it all apart, I pushed the shifter too far north and shaved the pin right off the switch, with a swift and clean slice; reminiscent of Arby's meat slicer. After the "oh-crap" (more expletives followed), and then the sense of "what now? Lexington is a week away"...Having tried super glue, elmer's glue, epoxy and many other adhesives in the past with horrible results, I decided not even to attempt those old remedies that would most certainly yield a catastrophic failure at the wrong moment.I had already bought some Plast-aid <Plast-aid® multi-purpose repair plastic for your repair solutions.> for repairing the console (the bolt "fingers" at the top that always break). So, I decided to try this stuff on the n/s switch. It worked! I drove all the way to Lexington and back without issues. The switch repair stayed all the way. This stuff is amazing!Ok, yeah, I still bought a replacement switch... If I ever need it. Hi Chuck, what part number does the 1963 Buick Riviera n/s switch have ?I need a new one as well.I found a part on eBay.Is the number below the correct one ? Thank you, Frank 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Buick Neutral Safety Switch NS6113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezeMan Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hello Frank, According to the 1963 Parts Master Catalog, this is the switch for a 1963 Riviera:Group 4.054Neutral Safety and Back-up Switch GM 1178137 I think I found that listing you are asking about.The picture appears to be correct to me (assuming that is the real pic of the item).The write-up states it is for the '63 Riv. A searchable PDF copy of the entire 1963 Master Parts Catalog is available from Jim Cannon.I believe he only charges are very reasonable amount ($15-- I think is still the price).If you are an ROA member, you can find Jim's contact information in the Riview under 1963 Technical Advisor. Thank you,Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGerman Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hello ChuckTrank you for the Part number.I will have a Cross Check.RegardsFrank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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