I need advise on replacing my starter switch on a 1950 studebaker. I want to put a switch on the dash in addition to the floor starter switch. Any advise? Parts available, where to buy, special information. Thanks.
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quote:Originally posted by REVDRDICK
I need advise on replacing my starter switch on a 1950 studebaker. I want to put a switch on the dash in addition to the floor starter switch. Any advise? Parts available, where to buy, special information. Thanks.
Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA
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My floor switch quit working and I already have a hole (from the factory apparently) on the dash. I would like to replace both and have both functional. Thanks.
quote:Originally posted by Dick Steinkamp
quote:Originally posted by REVDRDICK
I need advise on replacing my starter switch on a 1950 studebaker. I want to put a switch on the dash in addition to the floor starter switch. Any advise? Parts available, where to buy, special information. Thanks.
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You could do both. The existing floor switch simply provides a ground to the starter solenoid. You could have the switch under the clutch pedal AND one on the dash and wire it so that either one would complete the circuit if actuated.
Here's what's cool too![8D] 1950 being the first year of an available automatic transmission, cars so equipped had a T-handle Start Switch that mounted along the lower edge of the dash. It says "START" right on it!. I've seen these switches from time to time on ebay and at Stude swap meets. THAT would be the cool way to go for what you're wanting to do! Switch part # is 527663 Knob is 527665
Here's the switch: Click on the link and then type in 527663 in the box where the cursor is - then hit "search".
The knob shows "not available" but if you call SASCO, it might well BE available and if they don't have it check with the other Stude vendors. I'm sure someone will have a new or good used one.
BTW, you can make them work independently OR you could wire them in series for a 1950s era auto theft protection system![:0][^]
Miscreant at large.
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FSNo deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.
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