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I am installing the dash switch for the town and country horns. The switch fits fine, but I cannot figure out what size nut is used on the switch shaft to hold the switch and the cover plate to the dash. It looks like a fine thread, the diameter is very close to 5/16", but neither a 5/16" course or fine thread nut will fit. 3/8" sized nuts are too big, and 1/4" too small. Is there a special nut used for this application? any idea what size it is? Thanks!!
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There is an finer thread pitch for 5/16...It's 32 TPI, Probably going to have your best luck at someplace like Radio Shack since it is for an electrical switch...I assume your referring to those thin nuts that are used on toggle switchs, "pots" like behind your radio knobs, etc...? Kevin
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Kevin, thanks for the reply, yes your are correct, the town and country switch looks exactly like a "pot" with a knob that fits on the switch shaft above the nut. I do not have an original nut, but it must be one of the thin nuts as you described. Thanks, you saved me a great deal of time.
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I would have suggested you "borrow" a nut from another switch to see if it fits...I'm such a hoarder I've got box's of old switch's and such I'll never use so I have a good supply of near-worthless stuff everywhere...including nuts...grin
Good Luck with the Horns...!
Last edited by kevin47; 06/09/12 11:49 PM. Reason: ...just an after thought...
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Kevin47 I had some of those switches and this and that and sold alot of it on ebay,I still have 2 t-bars that prolly won't use as it would cover up my crank hole,can't do that now can I.extra clutch and brake pedals yada,yada,yada.
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When i first bought my 48 aero the t-bar was in the trunk and there was a 47 medallion on the trunk.Previous owner must of wanted a 47.All would have been realy been confussing with the 47 license plate(no 48 plate ever made in the State)
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...no '48 plate in California either...!
...And I know someone else that doesn't care for their T-Bar...! Whoa...!
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...no '48 plate in California either...!
...And I know someone else that doesn't care for their T-Bar...! Whoa...! Just like the 47 style grill better. Besides, the T bar is very rusty.
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...Kinda wonder what yours would look like with your T-bar painted black...? Just a passing thought...It'd be different...!
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Painted black!Cool I have my original grill in storage and its painted a nice primer black,no dents,just a bit of rust they could be a set?
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No thanks. Too different. I just don't care for the T-bar.
1946 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Purchased 11/18/17 Sold 9/20
1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe, Purchased 6/20/2010
1965 Chevy ll 350 Purchased Feb 2021. 3-speed Saginaw Hurst Floor Shifter 3.08 Rear End
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