GM Turn Signal Switch & Housing for ?

[John]

The switch as viewed from the bottom is very similar to one on the internet identified as fitting 1946-1949 Buick, but the housing is different.  

 

 

[61polara]

The turn signal arm is identical to the 1940-47 Buick leaver.  In 1948, Buick switched from ivory to black plastic.  Starting in 1942, Buick steering columns were grey.  Buick offered factory turn signals in 1939 for an industry first, but the signal switch was different.  In 1940 and 1941, Buick used a brown column and changed to this style switch.  The leaver mounts on the right side of the steering column rather than on the left.  Reversed this way, the socket hole at the hump would be on the bottom and would be the pivot for the gear shift leaver.  So it looks like you have a 1940-41 turn signal housing and switch.  The switch may be the same through 1949.

Edited June 4, 2023 by 61polara (see edit history)

[John]

Thank you!