C2 original dimmer switch

[Blake W.]

Would someone kindly post a picture of an original Hi/Lo dimmer switch for a midyear? This is for a '65 if that matters. I'm not sure what to look for as far as originality. Mine works just fine but something tells me it may be a replacement. If so I'd like to get the real deal. thanks Blake

[Enzo C.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

image.jpgimage.jpg Hello Blake, here are 2 pics of a original dimmer I just purchased for a friends 65 . The dark one is correct

[Blake W.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

Thanks Enzo, Any pics of the "cap" of the switch? I've seen pics of plain flat ones, Circular impressions, ext. Mine has a circular depression with a rectangular marking in the middle. I looked a previous judging sheet of this car from the prior owner but didn't find a thing except judging of the circular grommet .

[Don H.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

Blake
check top Similar thread below by Bob Behlman for images of cap of the switch,

[Blake W.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

Thank you Don; Looks like this one should answer my question as to application. Now the search...... Reguards, Blake

[Don H.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

Suggest you place a free wanted ad in the Classifieds forum.
Someone will offer one up pretty quick I bet.
good luck
Don

[Blake W.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

Thanks again

[Rich P.]

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Blake I have several originals PM me. Thanks, Rich.

[Donald H.]

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I'm not an expert, but I purchased two off Ebay. Both were advertised as NOS part number 1997028. however, I understand the one on the left is a later service replacement. Mostly correct except there is more of a dimple in the top of the cap. I believe the one on the right is a original (note the older box) and there is really not a dimple.

I'm not sure how one would judge versus the other.

Don

[Blake W.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

thanks Donald, From your pic, the switch on the left looks what is currently installed in my car now; the one on the right (from previous responses) is likely the "factory original" correct one. thanks very much. Blake

[Enzo C.]

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Blake I purchased a restored switch from Rich and it is correct and looks great...

[David L.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

Enclosed are photos of an original 1963 Delco Remy dimmer switch from a June 1963 Corvair (GM # 1997028) that is 2.0" tall, an original 1965 Delco Remy dimmer switch from a July 1965 Chevrolet (GM # 1997037 but both GM # 3841892 & GM # 1997037 are shown in the 1965 Chevrolet Assembly Manual, UPC 12, B16) that is 2.5" tall, and an aftermarket made in U.S.A. GM dimmer switch (General Automotive Specialty Co., Inc. Part # 29030, stamped "157" on bottom) on the extreme right. The 1965 Corvette Assembly Manual on lists the 1997028 switch (UPC 12, B6).

Note that the base of the 1963 switch (GM # 1997028) is not the same as the 1965 switch (GM # 1997037). The base of the 1965 Chevrolet (not Corvette) switch is thicker and the 1965 switch is also 0.5" taller. Both switches have the Delco Remy logo on them. I also have a 1964 Chevrolet Delco Remy dimmer switch that is identical to the 1963 switch (2.0" tall, GM # 1997028) as well as a 1970 Camaro Delco Remy dimmer switch that is identical to the 1965 Chevrolet switch (2.5" tall, GM # 1997037).

The link below the two photos is of a NOS 1997037 Delco Remy dimmer switch that is currently of Ebay (not mine) that is the same as my 1965 Delco Remy dimmer switch.

Dave

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Gm-Delco-Remy-Dimmer-Switch-1997037-D-808-Stamped-Delco-Remy-/171757920923?hash=item27fd91e29b&vxp=mtr

[Blake W.]

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thank you david; Great pics. I've found an original as the one in your pictures ( far left), so should be good to go. Blake

[David L.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

thank you david; Great pics. I've found an original as the one in your pictures ( far left), so should be good to go. Blake

Blake,

CORRECTION:
I agree that the 2.0" Delco Remy dimmer switch is correct for your 1965.

Dave

[David L.]

Re: C2 original dimmer switch

I just bought an aftermarket dimmer switch for $11 that is very close in appearance to the 1997028 dimmer switch. The original Delco Remy dimmer switch from a Corvair (May-June 1963) in my photo measures 2.05" in length while the aftermarket one measures 2.10". The base of the aftermarket dimmer switch is just like the Delco Remy 1997037 dimmer switch.

Dave