54/55 starter switch

[Carl S.]

I was give a box of parts a friend found in the basment of his house labled 54/55 corvet parts. There were a few electrical parts one was a starter solenoid switch part #114269 6V NEW in the original box. Was this used in a Corvett? When did the conversion to 12V happen? I am a mid year person and dont know about such things.

[John P.]

Re: 54/55 starter switch

I would expect to see 1118135 as the part number.

[Jack H.]

Re: 54/55 starter switch

The '55 cars with optional V8 engine (almost ALL of the production build) had 12V systems while the 6 cylinder equipped cars maintained the '53-54 6V electrical system...

[Joe L.]

Re: 54/55 starter switch

I was give a box of parts a friend found in the basment of his house labled 54/55 corvet parts. There were a few electrical parts one was a starter solenoid switch part #114269 6V NEW in the original box. Was this used in a Corvett? When did the conversion to 12V happen? I am a mid year person and dont know about such things.

Carl------


Are you sure that this is the complete part number? It looks like it could be a digit short. Also, is this in a Delco or GM box or is this some sort of aftermarket part and part number?

[Carl S.]

Re: 54/55 starter switch

I left off one didget The # is 1114269. I was told it was from a six cylinder. I am just trying to find out if this is the case befor I give it to someone in need of it.

[Joe L.]

Re: 54/55 starter switch

I left off one didget The # is 1114269. I was told it was from a six cylinder. I am just trying to find out if this is the case befor I give it to someone in need of it.

Carl-------


Well, it looks like I've gotten stumped now twice in one day; I must be losing my touch.

In any event, I looked high-and-low for this one. The only thing I came up with is that the GM #1114269 existed, was a starter switch and was still available as of the early 70's. After that, the trail is cold.

I can tell you this: it was never cataloged as a starter switch for ANY Chevrolet or Corvette application I can find going back to 1946 right up to the present. Also, it's a part number that I would say was released sometime in the later 1950's.

I also checked all Delco applications going back to 1955 for ALL GM Car lines, all other US-manufacturer car lines, and all truck lines, including HD, going back to 1946. It's nowhere to be found. But, it did exist. Of course, you already know that.

[Carl S.]

Re: 54/55 starter switch

Joe
Thanks for your effort. The person who had it may have found out it didnot fit his 54/55 corvette and put it back in the boox. Since it is inperfict new condition, it would be nice if it found a new home.