1972 tin top, my first bus

[desi2960]

Moving my 1974 412 on down the road because replacenent parts are too hard to find.
I bought a 72 tin top bus and the seller mentioned it needed a directional switch, I'm thinking no problem plenty of replacement parts for bus.
Then I find out 72 is a one year only directional switch, and none avaliable.
What are we using for replacements.
I'm not picking bus up until Monday, but already the damn thing is giving me problems

[dodger tom]

go used at avery’s, bus co, busted bus, way out salvage, interstate, or the classifieds herein (there are three or more, including some nos).
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1978 Champaign Edition 2 Westfalia
Would never find the time to keep up another classic air-cooled.

[desi2960]

Thank you, my 82 year old brain is out of order

[mikewire]

If you can't find a good working replacement the plastic switch guts can be purchased and new 3D printed parts swapped in. It's not easy but I've swapped parts a couple of times and have a working switch in my '72.

More info here:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
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-Mike

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@bigskyeuro

1972 VW Kombi 9 Passenger Deluxe 221(5) w/ 2.0L F.I. VWAC swap
1965 VW Beetle Deluxe Bahama Blue