Which is correct? 1927 Standard

[Crazyfamily]

Ok while I thought I might be only deal with trying to find a choke plate and speedometer for my 1927 Buick Standard but now I am hearing from Hugh that might have the incorrect headlight/ignition switches!

 

If you fine folks can help me identify what is correct for my car I’d really appreciate the help!

 

I really need to order the book of parts for reference!

 

Any input is greatly appreciated once again!

 

William

 

Which switch set is correct for a 1927 Standard?

[Hubert_25-25]

This is what the 1927 Standard Book of parts shows.  I also thought (correct me if I am wrong) that the Sedans had a key in the ignition switch while the touring cars had only the transmission key- but the book of parts only lists this one switch in 1927.  Also a note about these glass faced switches.  Several changes to the text on the paper.  All the switches work the same.  The one shown above is similar but would be for 1925 or earlier, as it has a "dim" position labeled on the light switch paper.  The dimmer moved to the steering column in 1926. I have one that looks like the 1927 Book of parts switch.  I also have one that looks the same but says Delco-Remy.  I wonder when that merger was.    When did they switch to the non glass switch.     Hugh

 

 

Edited September 9, 2019 by Hubert_25-25 (see edit history)

[Crazyfamily]

2 minutes ago, Hubert_25-25 said:

This is what the 1927 Standard Book of parts shows.  I also thought (correct me if I am wrong) that the Sedans had a key in the ignition switch while the touring cars had only the transmission key- but the book of parts only lists this one switch.  Also a note about these glass faced switches.  Several changes to the text on the paper.  All the switches work the same.  The one shown above is similar but would be for 1925 or earlier, as it has a "dim" position labeled on the light switch.  The dimmer moved to the steering column in 1926. I have one that looks like the 1927 Book of parts.  I also have one that looks the same but says Delco-Remy.    

When did they switch to the non glass switch.     Hugh

 

 

 

Ok that’s what’s I have, I am sorry I must have misunderstood the email you sent me and thought I must have the wrong switches in my ‘27 Sedan?

 

And that’s correct, I only have a key cylinder down on the trans/shifter base ONLY!  I’d love to have a iginiton key on the switch like some have but mine does not.  The switch body does have a hole though for one in my car behind the bezel/glass/paper face but it’s covered over by the same.

 

Edited September 9, 2019 by Crazyfamily (see edit history)

[Hubert_25-25]

William, 

    A person on ETSY is selling this switch - claiming it came out of a 1927 Sedan - which it may have come out of, but I do not know if that is where it started.   These switches go bad and a lot of them get moved around.     Hugh 

 

Edited September 9, 2019 by Hubert_25-25 (see edit history)

[Crazyfamily]

Not a bad looking switch actually but glad to hear at least my switches are correct!  

 

On a a side note, I did contact a company that does CAD work and machining about possibly making the parts for the speedometer out of a stable metal!  

[27donb]

It is my opinion as I've stated before, that sedans would not have a key lock ignition lighting switch, but instead door locks for security. 

 

An open touring or Roadster would have the key lock ignition lighting switch, because open cars did not have locking doors or roll up windows.

 

At least that makes sense to me, my touring cars have the keyed switch, my convertible coupe does not, no way of telling if the switches are original or not. 

 

All 3 cars have the transmission lock. 

 

So in my opinion, your sedan has the correct non locking switch. 

 

I think the picture of the switch with the 24-27 type switch levers, but the positions are labeled, is pre 1924 or possibly 1924 4 cylinder. 

Edited September 9, 2019 by 27donb (see edit history)

[Hubert_25-25]

I just noticed another thing.  The switch indicates a "dim" position for the lights.  This would mean that it is pre 1926 as that is when the dimmer moved to the steering wheel.  Since I know what the 1925 switches look like (they have a glass face), that would date it 1924 or earlier.   So I went to the 1923 4 cylinder book of parts, and this is a 1923 4 cylinder ignition switch.  So glass faced ignition faces are at least 1923 thru 1927.    Hugh