67 Turnsignal switch?

[Chas223]

I am confused. I cannot believe this little set screw is to hold the turn signal assembly in place? Yes I realize it is an aftermarket piece but is that correct this little set screw to holds the entire turn signal assembly in place?

[mukluk]

Yep, that little screw is what secures the turn signal switch to the steering column... or at least it would if yours wasn't missing.
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1960 Ragtop w/Semaphores "Inga"

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

The set screw places pressure on the contact plate..
It actually pulls the plate and pinches the switch to the column.

[Chas223]

Thanks, guys! Fortunately, I have all of those pieces now just to get them reassembled.

[glutamodo]

you actually are able to fix a missing contact plate? I noticed the quote of my old image inserted above. (those photos are of are an early 60s Ghia switch, an NOS 66-67 switch and a an NOS Schadek Brazil 66-67 reproduction) but while I've seen the "missing contact plate syndrome" a few times over the years, I don't recall ever being able to fix it. I do remember seeing some seriously buggered-up column tubes due to having the contact plate missing!

The contact plate is sort of peened to the end of the screw. If it falls off it very often gets thrown out and not saved for some kind of re-use. Above, it was described as "pulls the plate" but more accurately, should say that it PUSHES the plate against the column tube.
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Andy T.


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[DanaJT]

I am new here and want to start working on my 67 bug with my son. I've had my bug for 28 years and it's falling apart now because it was my everyday car for 20 years. The Arizona heat does not help. Anyway I am missing that same screw. Is there anywhere to get one? or what size screw and or threads so I can find or adapt one to work?

[glutamodo]

As I said directly above, I've seen some rather mucked up column tubes when someone tries to manhandle a bare screw in there without a proper contact plate attached to the end of it. I've never seen nor heard of those parts being available.
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Andy T.


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[DanaJT]

I have no idea if I'm missing the contact plate or not. I'll have to check ans see. I'm assuming I am missing it. Is the contact plate attached via it threads into it? Or is is just a plate that gets pushed when the screw hits it? I'm asking because I'm trying to figure out how it works to see if I can just make a new contact plate by hand. Either way I need to find out what screw will fit and how long it should be first.
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Justin
DanaArts

[glutamodo]

It is pushed by the screw, the end of which is peened/mushroomed loosely through a hole in the plate to keep it captive, but loose enough so that it does not rotate with the screw.

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Andy T.


IMAGE NOTE: It has been noted that Chrome based browsers may have issues in displaying my vast image library, which use non-secure links and are on an FTP server. Images should still be viewable if the link is clicked though.
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[DanaJT]

Thank you very much for the images. Now to find the right size screw. I'm sure that piece can be made by hand if it's missing. I just need the right screw.
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Justin
DanaArts

[glutamodo]

You're welcome and I wish I had a "bad" switch that I could use to determine the thread size of the stock threads. Alas I do not. I remember seeing a couple of cars (not mine!) over the years where someone just jammed whatever they could fit in there and didn't even bother to cut it down so there was a screw sticking out of the switch. These go along with some memories of buggered up column tubes.
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Andy T.


IMAGE NOTE: It has been noted that Chrome based browsers may have issues in displaying my vast image library, which use non-secure links and are on an FTP server. Images should still be viewable if the link is clicked though.
I do not know how to fix this. All I can say is it all works fine for me with what I use, Firefox.

[DanaJT]

Well if I can find a screw that will fit, I'll be sure and cut it down to the right length and I'll make sure that plate is there. Thanks, again for all your help.
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Justin
DanaArts