...for my 64 GT Hawk. Any advice out there?
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You can use 1558720 White, '63-'64 GT Hawk Hi, Off, Lo Headlight Switch, will work for Instrument Lights with or without the not needed Circuit breaker in line.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Must have lost my mine!....they are all white, not black. Sorry for the run around, but thanks for helping me solve the problem. All the instrument switches on mine have black knobs...where both black and white available for 64? A club member sold me, what we both thought at the time, was 64 switch. I soon realized that the switch in question had a white knob and also had entirely different wiring than the one I removed.Originally posted by StanwoodIt may be easier to get the earlier part number and repaint (or very skillfully switch) the black knob for white. I'm out of both, but had far more of the earlier, black style. Love the '64 Hawks--they "Saved the best for last!".Lou Van Anne
62 Champ
64 R2 GT Hawk
79 Avanti II
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No '63's or '64's would have had Black Switches "from the Factory", the last part is KEY!
As is usually the case, there is no big mystery about most of these parts. There is almost always a logical common sense reason for what occurs.
In the case of the Black Knob Toggle Switches, there is way more demand and Qty. available and always has been of the these over the White ones, because with a simple wire terminal change from "Bullet" to flat "Spade" type, you can swap these all day from '57 thru '62 Models.
Lou, in the case of your "entirely different wiring" switch, it was NOT an Instrument switch, but Defrost, Heat Fan or Headlight.Last edited by StudeRich; 01-05-2015, 08:25 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Lou, studebakerparts.com (Chuck Collins) does have the 1558720 ivory handle HL switch listed Rich referred to for $40.00. He has had them reproduced.Frank van Doorn
Omaha, Ne.
1962 GT Hawk 289 4 speed
1941 Champion streetrod, R-2 Powered, GM 200-4R trans.
1952 V-8 232 Commander State "Starliner" hardtop OD
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If you have a steady hand, you can usually take the switches apart and swap the toggle parts.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
4H-K5 - 53 Commander starliner hardtop
5H-D5 - 54 Commander Conestoga wagon
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