1968 manual column shift backup lights switch problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68gmsee · 11-23-2018, 04:07 PM

My 68 backup lights did not work and I found out the switch was broken. This truck has the original column and never has been touched. I removed the switch and looked on the internet for a replacement like the one I took off but couldn't find one. (Below is a couple of pics)

I checked with O'reilly's and they said they had one that would work. I went and got it but couldn't get it to work. The one I took off has a single spring loaded post that looks like it is pushed when going to reverse and springs back when not in reverse. The replacement is a larger non spring loaded sliding switch.

Anyone have any ideas on a replacement?

11-23-2018, 04:07 PM	#1
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	1968 manual column shift backup lights switch problem My 68 backup lights did not work and I found out the switch was broken. This truck has the original column and never has been touched. I removed the switch and looked on the internet for a replacement like the one I took off but couldn't find one. (Below is a couple of pics) I checked with O'reilly's and they said they had one that would work. I went and got it but couldn't get it to work. The one I took off has a single spring loaded post that looks like it is pushed when going to reverse and springs back when not in reverse. The replacement is a larger non spring loaded sliding switch. Anyone have any ideas on a replacement? Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...



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