From what I've seen, the non tilt switch is more readily available then thetilt switch at a much cheaper price.
If you think Collectors Auto Supply is overpriced, I can only imagine what Frank Mitchell is charging! I've always found Collectors to be fair in price (items that are rare are often expensive, I'm afraid, and the non-tilt column was pretty rare on the these cars) and he's always been willing to stand behind the condition of what he sells, something I cannot say for Mr Mitchell. He also sources things from other vendors, so when you see he has 20 of this part (which a search just revealed) with no price, give him a call and see what he can do for you.
Partsvoice shows other vendors with one or two of this switch in stock, so give them a call too. And don't forget to ask your local Chrysler dealer to do a search, since you already have the part number. You never know what's on the shelf sometimes!
And the good thing about an NOS turn signal switch, unlike, say an NOS brake cylinder, is that it still has most of its useful life ahead of it and likely has not aged by sitting on the shelf.
Good luck! Chris in LA 67 Crown 78 NYB Salon
I got mine from Frank Mitchell. The new one has been fine for two years now so I would agree with you that NOS is the way to go on these.
Steve B.
Bradley R. Teets. CPA/PFS, CFP wrote:
Hello fellow Imperial lovers
I am interested in acquiring a new (NOS) turn signal switch for non-tilt Saginaw steering column. It is 10 wire and according to Chrysler / Imperial parts book I have, it is part 2880829. I can see that Collectorsautosupply.com has parts listed but they are often overpriced. Do you have other suggested sources for these parts I can check. I secured a used one from Murray Park which worked for awhile but it is now acting up which leads me to believe I should go to NOS this time. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Bradley R. Teets, CPA/PFS, CFP®
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