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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by SUCKYJUNK, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. Mar 25, 2008
    SUCKYJUNK

    SUCKYJUNK Painter

    New Lothrop, MI
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    Hi all, can you please post pics of your stock dash and tell me if my headlight switch pulls or twists to turn it on. And tell me where to go and order a new one. My switch is rusted in my '61 CJ5.
     
    SUCKYJUNK, Mar 25, 2008
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  2. Mar 26, 2008
    DKillam

    DKillam Sponsor

    San Angelo, Texas
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    Sorry - no pics, but it pulls out. Halfway for parking lights, full out for headlights. Got mine from Kaiser-Willys Auto Supply. Have you tried some penetrating oil or the like? Mine was rusted pretty bad when I got it, but works good now! :)
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2008
    duke54

    duke54 Member

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    Light switch over key.
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2008
    1964_cj5

    1964_cj5 I'd rather be Jeepin'

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    Dash looks awesome duke. I like the placement of the other gauges you have there.
     
    1964_cj5, Mar 26, 2008
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  5. Apr 3, 2008
    SUCKYJUNK

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    OK, I tried all week and it still hasn't moved so what is you favorite suplier? I was thinking about ordering through Midwest or 4WD.
     
    SUCKYJUNK, Apr 3, 2008
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  6. Apr 3, 2008
    farfle

    farfle old dog

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    3rd sticky down from the top gives some pretty good recommendations.
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2008
    DKillam

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    This is the one I got from Kaiser-Willys. It's for a 41~71 cj-2A,3A,3B,5,6. Stock # 946613. Listed under Electrical > Switch. $27.89 Good quality with screw-on terminals.
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2008
    1964_cj5

    1964_cj5 I'd rather be Jeepin'

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    I will also recommend Kaiser-Willys. They are local to me and have helped me out a lot with my Jeep and getting the right parts, lending me tools, etc. It's a great bunch of guys over there, with good prices too. Check out their website at http://www.kaiserwillys.com/ or give them a call at 1-888-648-4923. Ask for Mike. :)
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2008
    EricM

    EricM Active Member

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    I think the price at Walck's is a bit cheaper ($16.95) for the same switch.
     
    EricM, Apr 4, 2008
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  10. Apr 4, 2008
    AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

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    I picked up a light switch at NAPA. It's just a generic light switch.
     
    AKCJ, Apr 4, 2008
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  11. Apr 4, 2008
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    Got mine from Checkers or AutoZone, can't remember which. They're right across the street from each other.:D Standard pull on light switch with screw terminals. Something like $8.Looks just like the old one. Including the knob! :):coffee::hurrican:
     
    1960willyscj5, Apr 4, 2008
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  12. Apr 6, 2008
    SUCKYJUNK

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    Thanks all, I will check AutoZone first
     
    SUCKYJUNK, Apr 6, 2008
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