Guest Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Greetings Salvaged this switch assy. from a 1955 Buick dash. Hoping someone here knows definitely if this is indeed a factory Buick switch and bezel from the attached photos. Ark less stamped in the metal body of switch if that helps. I ohmed the switch and it does have continuity when pushing the switch in either ditection from its spring loaded center at rest. The diecast bezel has a formed curve matching underside of dash. Thanx in advance for info. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Looks like mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Same switch on 56, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Thanx guys! Appreciate the feedback. Greg J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 If I remember correctly, they are different between bigger and smaller Buicks, no? And the 55 will also work on the 54. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackensen Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 my ? would be what is its function.?9 22 18 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Switch to raise and lower elec. Power antenna. Greg J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackensen Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks Creg J Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Batiz Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hello there! Name is Sean Batiz, I just came across this particular thread for the first time. I very recently was fortunate enough to snatch up an original 1955 Buick Pr Ant Sw BEZEL ONLY that appears to be NOS “but”, after receiving it in my mail a couple of days ago, it suddenly dawned on me that I’ve gone and impulsively purchased this part a bit too hastily! It’s casted part # on the top side (that’s not visible when mounted to the dash) is: “1165749”. Which, if one looks through the 1955 Buick Master Chassis Parts Book, they’d see this part number listed for specifically the 1954-55 40 - 60 series &, 1954 100 series cars! My cars are both (I own two) 1955 Buick ‘SUPER’ serious 50 2DR HDTP’s. Which lists the correct bezel part number as: “1165715”! All of this long winded message leads me up to ask: Do you know what part number is on the bezel part that you have there? Can you find a part number on that actual switch itself? Do you still have these parts? If the one that you have (presuming you still have it?) is in fact, for the larger body series (1165715), like my Super’s are, AND if you own a Century or Special series, WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO TRADE THE BEZELS? That is, unless you’ve been looking to sell your switch/bezel combination? This one that I have, appears to be flawless. I’ve included a picture of the page from my 55 BMCPB with red arrow aiming this bezel I have &, green underlining the bezel part number that would be correct. Just above that, is listed the part number into for the switch itself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Sean Batiz said: Hello there! Name is Sean Batiz, I just came across this particular thread for the first time. I very recently was fortunate enough to snatch up an original 1955 Buick Pr Ant Sw BEZEL ONLY that appears to be NOS “but”, after receiving it in my mail a couple of days ago, it suddenly dawned on me that I’ve gone and impulsively purchased this part a bit too hastily! It’s casted part # on the top side (that’s not visible when mounted to the dash) is: “1165749”. Which, if one looks through the 1955 Buick Master Chassis Parts Book, they’d see this part number listed for specifically the 1954-55 40 - 60 series &, 1954 100 series cars! My cars are both (I own two) 1955 Buick ‘SUPER’ serious 50 2DR HDTP’s. Which lists the correct bezel part number as: “1165715”! All of this long winded message leads me up to ask: Do you know what part number is on the bezel part that you have there? Can you find a part number on that actual switch itself? Do you still have these parts? If the one that you have (presuming you still have it?) is in fact, for the larger body series (1165715), like my Super’s are, AND if you own a Century or Special series, WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO TRADE THE BEZELS? That is, unless you’ve been looking to sell your switch/bezel combination? This one that I have, appears to be flawless. I’ve included a picture of the page from my 55 BMCPB with red arrow aiming this bezel I have &, green underlining the bezel part number that would be correct. Just above that, is listed the part number into for the switch itself. If 2carb40 can't help you out, I may be able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 9/19/2018 at 1:54 PM, 2carb40 said: Greetings Salvaged this switch assy. from a 1955 Buick dash. Hoping someone here knows definitely if this is indeed a factory Buick switch and bezel from the attached photos. Ark less stamped in the metal body of switch if that helps. I ohmed the switch and it does have continuity when pushing the switch in either ditection from its spring loaded center at rest. The diecast bezel has a formed curve matching underside of dash. Thanx in advance for info. Greg 5 hours ago, Sean Batiz said: Hello there! Name is Sean Batiz, I just came across this particular thread for the first time. I very recently was fortunate enough to snatch up an original 1955 Buick Pr Ant Sw BEZEL ONLY that appears to be NOS “but”, after receiving it in my mail a couple of days ago, it suddenly dawned on me that I’ve gone and impulsively purchased this part a bit too hastily! It’s casted part # on the top side (that’s not visible when mounted to the dash) is: “1165749”. Which, if one looks through the 1955 Buick Master Chassis Parts Book, they’d see this part number listed for specifically the 1954-55 40 - 60 series &, 1954 100 series cars! My cars are both (I own two) 1955 Buick ‘SUPER’ serious 50 2DR HDTP’s. Which lists the correct bezel part number as: “1165715”! All of this long winded message leads me up to ask: Do you know what part number is on the bezel part that you have there? Can you find a part number on that actual switch itself? Do you still have these parts? If the one that you have (presuming you still have it?) is in fact, for the larger body series (1165715), like my Super’s are, AND if you own a Century or Special series, WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO TRADE THE BEZELS? That is, unless you’ve been looking to sell your switch/bezel combination? This one that I have, appears to be flawless. I’ve included a picture of the page from my 55 BMCPB with red arrow aiming this bezel I have &, green underlining the bezel part number that would be correct. Just above that, is listed the part number into for the switch itself. Hey Sean I sent a private message. Sounds like we can win- win here. Please check pm's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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