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**GMCNUT** · 10-04-2013, 08:48 PM

Hey Guys - I have bought my first 69-72 truck and it is a 1970 CST short bed w/ factory #'s and date code matching 402 BB. I have come to realize that due to the addition of spark control that was not present on 1968-69 396 equipped trucks, 1970 402's came with a slightly different T400 kickdown switch - one that apparently does not have the "tangs" as used in 68-69, but instead must have bullet shaped prongs of some kind on it, because my kickdown wiring (pictured below) has the plug made for a different type connector than used on 68-69 switches.

So, does anyone have one of the 1970 only type kickdown switches I can buy?

Thanks in advance - Steve

**chewychevy67** · 10-04-2013, 10:01 PM

i don't have one but here is a pic of it. I am not sure but i believe the overdrive 3 speed standard transmissions use this switch as well

**GMCNUT** · 10-05-2013, 12:37 PM

Thank you for the picture - now all the members who may have one can see the one I need now - Anybody got one of these?

71 super · 10-05-2013, 04:34 PM

I may have a spare, do you need the bracket as well? Not sure if the switch I have is good any way to check?

**GMCNUT** · 10-06-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

I may have a spare, do you need the bracket as well? Not sure if the switch I have is good any way to check?

No way to tell but installing it that I know of - I have a 69 switch and do not know if the bracket is the same or not, so I would probably want your switch w/ bracket in case something is different about it or unless you only have the spare switch itself....is your spare off a 1970 Chevy / GMC?

71 super · 10-06-2013, 06:50 PM

The spate is off 70 I will pull it out and send you some pics

**GMCNUT** · 10-06-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

The spate is off 70 I will pull it out and send you some pics

Perfect - much appreciated!

kaphillips · 10-07-2013, 10:28 AM

here is a picture with the mounting bracket it appears to be different than the 69 kickdown switch mounting bracket.

**GMCNUT** · 10-10-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kaphillips

here is a picture with the mounting bracket it appears to be different than the 69 kickdown switch mounting bracket.

Wow Ken - Didn't take you long to find one after I told you they were different than 68-69 - you work faster than anyone I know

I need to get you to find my stuff and quit beating my head against a brick wall all the time....

you can't find factory power steering for a 60-62 torsion bar chevy / GMC can you? hahaha as lucky as you are you would probably find it in 3 days when I have been searching 3 years

kaphillips · 10-10-2013, 08:10 AM

Call me about the switch, I will be purchasing a lot of 70 parts in the the next 2-3 and that switch is in the lot. If my truck does not use this switch you might persuade me to sell it to you.

kaphillips · 10-10-2013, 11:17 AM

gmcnut check out this url for putting power steering on your 60-62 truck.

http://www.classicperform.com/power6066.htm

kaphillips · 10-10-2013, 11:29 AM

gmcnut, here is the guru of late model oem gm power steering systems. If he does not have it he can find it, although he is not cheap. Check him out his name is Jim home # 480-981-3096 or his cell is 602-751-0454. Hope this helps, and good luck on your search.

**GMCNUT** · 10-14-2013, 01:04 AM

Thank you Ken - will call Jim tomorrow

10-04-2013, 08:48 PM	#1
GMCNUT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arab Alabama Posts: 1,809	WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch Hey Guys - I have bought my first 69-72 truck and it is a 1970 CST short bed w/ factory #'s and date code matching 402 BB. I have come to realize that due to the addition of spark control that was not present on 1968-69 396 equipped trucks, 1970 402's came with a slightly different T400 kickdown switch - one that apparently does not have the "tangs" as used in 68-69, but instead must have bullet shaped prongs of some kind on it, because my kickdown wiring (pictured below) has the plug made for a different type connector than used on 68-69 switches. So, does anyone have one of the 1970 only type kickdown switches I can buy? Thanks in advance - Steve Attached Images

10-04-2013, 10:01 PM	#2
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,556	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch i don't have one but here is a pic of it. I am not sure but i believe the overdrive 3 speed standard transmissions use this switch as well Attached Images

10-05-2013, 12:37 PM	#3
GMCNUT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arab Alabama Posts: 1,809	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch Thank you for the picture - now all the members who may have one can see the one I need now - Anybody got one of these?

10-05-2013, 04:34 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch I may have a spare, do you need the bracket as well? Not sure if the switch I have is good any way to check? __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-06-2013, 06:50 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch The spate is off 70 I will pull it out and send you some pics __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-07-2013, 10:28 AM	#8
kaphillips Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 502	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch here is a picture with the mounting bracket it appears to be different than the 69 kickdown switch mounting bracket. Attached Images

10-10-2013, 08:10 AM	#10
kaphillips Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 502	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch Call me about the switch, I will be purchasing a lot of 70 parts in the the next 2-3 and that switch is in the lot. If my truck does not use this switch you might persuade me to sell it to you.

10-10-2013, 11:17 AM	#11
kaphillips Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 502	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch gmcnut check out this url for putting power steering on your 60-62 truck. http://www.classicperform.com/power6066.htm

10-10-2013, 11:29 AM	#12
kaphillips Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 502	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch gmcnut, here is the guru of late model oem gm power steering systems. If he does not have it he can find it, although he is not cheap. Check him out his name is Jim home # 480-981-3096 or his cell is 602-751-0454. Hope this helps, and good luck on your search.

10-14-2013, 01:04 AM	#13
GMCNUT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arab Alabama Posts: 1,809	Re: WTB: correct 1970 only T400 kickdown switch Thank you Ken - will call Jim tomorrow



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