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SaltH2OHokie · 08-05-2016, 07:40 AM

My truck had no turn signal lever, and what I assumed was a broken switch as well. I ordered AC Delco D6202 and pulled the steering wheel.

First picture shows I did indeed have a broken switch. I managed to pull old wires out with connectors attached after pulling the two screws holding the 'cover' tight to the column. That only allowed me to rotate it and wiggle it around... But still a very tight fit. Trying to fish new connectors down without benefit of being able to pull the wires was too much, so I pulled the terminals out of the connecters. Was I missing something in this process?

New switch in, but realized I'd not ordered a lever. Truck is not going to be held to any particular standard of factory originality, so I poked around the garage and decided that it was either welding a flat end on some aluminum round stock, or cutting the end off of a wrench and grinding it to fit. I'm better at grinding than I am at welding aluminum... So for now my signal lever is "forged in USA, 3/8".

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-05-2016, 10:38 AM

I think maybe a 7/8 wrench for a shifter ...

I think you should keep the wrench turn signal lever..

**DPowers** · 08-05-2016, 01:46 PM

Pretty cool

**Palf70Step** · 08-05-2016, 05:41 PM

I like it.

SaltH2OHokie · 08-05-2016, 06:03 PM

Told my wife I spent $95 on the switch itself, she asked what the problem was with hand signals

08-05-2016, 07:40 AM	#1
SaltH2OHokie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cape Charles VA Posts: 9	New turn signal switch and lever My truck had no turn signal lever, and what I assumed was a broken switch as well. I ordered AC Delco D6202 and pulled the steering wheel. First picture shows I did indeed have a broken switch. I managed to pull old wires out with connectors attached after pulling the two screws holding the 'cover' tight to the column. That only allowed me to rotate it and wiggle it around... But still a very tight fit. Trying to fish new connectors down without benefit of being able to pull the wires was too much, so I pulled the terminals out of the connecters. Was I missing something in this process? New switch in, but realized I'd not ordered a lever. Truck is not going to be held to any particular standard of factory originality, so I poked around the garage and decided that it was either welding a flat end on some aluminum round stock, or cutting the end off of a wrench and grinding it to fit. I'm better at grinding than I am at welding aluminum... So for now my signal lever is "forged in USA, 3/8". Attached Images

08-05-2016, 10:38 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: New turn signal switch and lever I think maybe a 7/8 wrench for a shifter ... I think you should keep the wrench turn signal lever.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-05-2016, 01:46 PM	#3
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: New turn signal switch and lever Pretty cool __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

08-05-2016, 05:41 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: New turn signal switch and lever I like it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-05-2016, 06:03 PM	#5
SaltH2OHokie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cape Charles VA Posts: 9	Re: New turn signal switch and lever Told my wife I spent $95 on the switch itself, she asked what the problem was with hand signals

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