Fixed! Turn Signal Switch for Buick 1958

[Buickboy58]

Looking to find a turn signal switch for my 58. 

This is exactly what I need, (First pict.) Mine broke because previous owners had it welded but broke again.

Thanks

 

Edited September 6, 2021 by Buickboy58 (see edit history)

[lancemb]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-1958-1959-BUICK-TURN-SIGNAL-ACTUATOR-yoke-/383988100055?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[Buickboy58]

2 hours ago, lancemb said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-1958-1959-BUICK-TURN-SIGNAL-ACTUATOR-yoke-/383988100055?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Thanks, too expensive in CAD.

[mobileparts]

$90 is TOO EXPENSIVE  ????

 

Well, maybe you'll  find one on someone's  $ 1 table at HERSHEY  ( yeah-- lots of luck....)

[Buickboy58]

11 hours ago, mobileparts said:

$90 is TOO EXPENSIVE  ????

 

Well, maybe you'll  find one on someone's  $ 1 table at HERSHEY  ( yeah-- lots of luck....)

That's $135.00 Canadian with ship., I think it is exp.

Edited September 4, 2021 by Buickboy58 (see edit history)

[Buickboy58]

So I decide to give a try to fix it and it worked.

Made a jig to hold it in place and use JB Weld SteelStick epoxy and a piece of aluminum with 4 machine screws (4-40) and it's a lot stronger than the original.

 

 

[GARY F]

Looks like it will hold.

[Buickboy58]

18 minutes ago, GARY F said:

Looks like it will hold.

Oh yes!

[dei]

Great idea sir.

You have given me  a thought as what to do with mine.

I'm presuming those screw heads are not too tall giving you lot's of clearance?

Come back and let us know how it turns out (no pun intended) once completely assembled please.

[Buickboy58]

35 minutes ago, dei said:

Great idea sir.

You have given me  a thought as what to do with mine.

I'm presuming those screw heads are not too tall giving you lot's of clearance?

Come back and let us know how it turns out (no pun intended) once completely assembled please.

Thanks, I had to install flat head machine screws under the spring tensioner for clearence and round head for the two other one.

Got another problem, the wire for the horn coming in the steering column tube broke when I remove the steering, do you know how to replace the wire or how to get it. Thanks

[dei]

Sorry I don't know how to access the horn wire to replace it as mine were in good shape. The only thing I had to do was make an insulating gasket at the top of the wire as mine had melted some and would make contact blowing the horn some times.

Doug

[Buickboy58]

5 minutes ago, dei said:

Sorry I don't know how to access the horn wire to replace it as mine were in good shape. The only thing I had to do was make an insulating gasket at the top of the wire as mine had melted some and would make contact blowing the horn some times.

Doug

Thanks

[Buickboy58]

I have re-install the turn signal temporary to try if it was working and it works like a brand new and a lot more solid. 

Now I have to fix the horn wire coming out from the tube.

 

 

 

[capgage]

To fix that horn wire right you really need to take out and disassemble the steering column.  It's a puzzle.  You'll find that the wire is soldered to a brass collar that is likely got a split it in.  I got a tip on here, used a copper plumbing fitting to replace it and it worked great.  You can install a new wire too while you are at it.  I doubt you want to dive this deep in this car though since you are not keeping it original.  Could be wrong.  The way you are going with this car it would probably be better to install a horn button.