72 cheyenne super turn signal switch

[724wd]

I have been reading on this site for several months now and must say that the amount of info. here is unreal! I am trying to figure out what turn signal switch, more specific the hazard button, is correct for a 72 Cheyenne super. the one that is on it now has a round black push/pull hazard button that says flasher on it. My question: is that the correct nos hazard button? All the aftermarket and reproduction turn signal switches I have seen have the red blade/wishbone hazard button. trying to keep this truck close as I can to being correct. Brand new to posting on this site and technology challenged, but would appreciate any info.

[Andy4639]

The red signal switch should be correct one. The black one sounds like a 73 up.
It also depends if it's a tilt column are not.

[724wd]

Thank you for the reply. It does have tilt and I was not sure if the Cheyenne trim level had a different hazard button than the base or custom trim levels. It does makes sense as the only reproduction and aftermarket turn signal switches I could find all had the red hazard button. Thx again.

[jocko]

no difference in the hazard button based on trim levels. red is correct. make sure the switch you buy is for a tilt column. show us a pic when you can, just click "Post Reply" and select the paper clip to attach. Or click "go advanced" if you're typing in the Post Quick Reply box. Welcome.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

For what it's worth, and I'm not saying right or wrong, one of the best sources for our parts says the saying red button must = no tilt and black button must = tilt is not correct. Perhaps as validation, the parts book only shows one part # for 68-72, and doesn't discriminate between tilt.

I suspect red Vs black depends on trim level and/or perhaps year. My 71 doesn't have tilt and has a the black button. It's a Custom Deluxe with much of the "bling" common for Cheyenne & Super. My 72 Super has tilt and the black button as well.

Has my 71 always had the black one? I've had the truck since 89, and it was pure when I got it. The original owner was an old man. That and the signal wore out at least 20 years ago, somewhere around 115K miles.

Edit: Looking at Cleveland's pictures, I should clarify what black buttons I have. Pictured.

[Chevyland]

Tilt

[Chevyland]

Non tilt

[Andy4639]

This tilt is for my 67 ramp truck which started out as a automatic tilt I have shaved it to be a 4 speed tilt.
My 71 all original truck that I bought in 1982 from original owner with paper work has the same button. Non tilt. I have been working on these truck since late 70's and have never seen a factory switch with that black switch that is pictured. I took a factory 4 speed tilt out of a blazer and rebuilt it for my 71 and it had the same red button.

Are there different switch's for tilt's and non. The vendors say so! Are they factory correct I don't know. I don't claim to be expert on these trucks I just know what I have seen.

From Manes truck parts:
http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...&Category_ID=8

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...&Category_ID=8

GMC Pauls site:
67-72 Turn Signal Switch With Tilt Column part # 132884
1967-72 Turn signal switch for TILT steering columns. 100% correct just like original, with red hazard knob and correct curved steering column to wire harness connector. Made in the USA

Part # 132882
1967-72 Turn signal switch for NON-tilt steering columns. 100% correct just like original, with red hazard knob and correct curved steering column to wire harness connector. Made in the USA

[724wd]

Man-o-man I was sweating more trying to get this photo on here than working on my truck here in August. hope this works. here is a pic of the flasher button. I would really like to keep this while replacing the turn signal switch. From what I gathering from the expertise in this forum is that either red or the black button can be correct. After reading prior (old) threads I get the feeling that the red hazard button can break or sheer off, thus im hoping to find either a turn signal switch that matches the one shown here. If not I will order a turn signal switch with the red button and try to be careful with it. I really appreciate all of the responses, what a great resource! Does anyone know where I can find a turn signal switch with the black flasher button? Thx. again!

[724wd]

Attachment 1834537 Man-o-man I was sweating more trying to get this photo on here than working on my truck here in August. hope this works. here is a pic of the flasher button. I would really like to keep this while replacing the turn signal switch. From what I gathering from the expertise in this forum is that either red or the black button can be correct. After reading prior (old) threads I get the feeling that the red hazard button can break or sheer off, thus im hoping to find either a turn signal switch that matches the one shown here. If not I will order a turn signal switch with the red button and try to be careful with it. I really appreciate all of the responses, what a great resource! Does anyone know where I can find a turn signal switch with the black flasher button? Thx. again!

[Chevyland]

What I have seen over the years
On
‘Original’ trucks

The red button on non tilt
The black button on tilt, as I posted above
(To me , that was one more clue, the truck was a non molested original)

Usually if the truck was used a lot, the plastic housing where the blinker rod screws into would crack from over use. So you had to buy the whole blinker/hazard switch unit. The one on the column to the left is an aftermarket replacement

I have never seen a red aftermarket hazard button that matches the original
I have only seen variations of the black one

That is not to say, they are not available !?

[jocko]

Boo, hiss, "bad gouge Jocko" - I just checked, all my tilts have been black.
Sorry for the red herring!

I DID, however, once purchase a t/s switch for a tilt column that had a red haz! And, of course, it was the wrong part.

[724wd]

Thx. guys for the input! So I am thinking that the current flasher button is correct to the super ( pic above ). last question: Is there a replacement turn signal switch with that hazard button included. Not trying to be anal, but if i'm going to get into the column I only want to do it once. hate to find out after the fact. I don't want you guys chasing this part, ill keep looking, just thought you may have come across one. I continue to learn so much on this site, it has to be the best site on the web for chevy info! Thx again

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

For what it's worth, and I'm not saying right or wrong, one of the best sources for our parts says the saying red button must = no tilt and black button must = tilt is not correct. Perhaps as validation, the parts book only shows one part # for 68-72, and doesn't discriminate between tilt.

I suspect red Vs black depends on trim level and/or perhaps year. My 71 doesn't have tilt and has a the black button. It's a Custom Deluxe with much of the "bling" common for Cheyenne & Super. My 72 Super has tilt and the black button as well.

Has my 71 always had the black one? I've had the truck since 89, and it was pure when I got it. The original owner was an old man. That and the signal wore out at least 20 years ago, somewhere around 115K miles.

Edit: Looking at Cleveland's pictures, I should clarify what black buttons I have. Pictured.

This a replacement?

[jocko]

Originally Posted by 724wd

Thx. guys for the input! So I am thinking that the current flasher button is correct to the super

Being a Cheyenne Super has nothing to do with which hazard button you have. It only depends on whether you have tilt or standard. Cheyenne Super is a trim level. Any trim level can have tilt or not. Most t/s switches that you purchase will have the hazard button as part of the switch itself.

[jocko]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

This a replacement?

That looks like a squarebody or even later hazard button to me. But who knows, I'm not batting a thousand today.. Might still work though - GM didn't always ensure a replacement looked exactly like the original on functional items.

[Chevyland]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

This a replacement?

Yes

Look at post 11, it’s the same one

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by jocko

That looks like a squarebody or even later hazard button to me. But who knows, I'm not batting a thousand today.. Might still work though - GM didn't always ensure a replacement looked exactly like the original on functional items.

I agree.The one pictured below is on a tilt from a late 70s van.

There was also another type no one has shown that a couple of the tilts I've rescued have. I can post a picture in a couple days. It is concave with a separate screw in the middle. I'm not sure if they are on truck, van, or motor home columns.

[724wd]

Thank you for the clarification about the trim levels and how it does not effect the haz but ton. Will get after the column when I get the T/S switch in. Cant wait to hear the original horn honking and the turn signals to cancel on their own! Had a high school shop teacher that used to say " Don't let one job lead you to another ". And I never do!, they usually lead to at least 5 or more! Thx.

[52napco]

Post a pic of the spid please

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

I take it back, my 72 has the same button as post 6 & 9. I thought it was like the one in my 71, seen post 18.