Neutral safety switch question

[SBaughman]

I have been trying without success to locate the neutral safety switch for my '55 coupe. The issue is that my car has power steering. The non-power steering switch is readily available. I have tried the TW advertisers and have been disappointed by their apparent lack of interest in helping to find this switch. The part number I have which was verified by Studebakers West is #534390. What I'm wondering is what is the difference? Is it a different mounting bracket to accommodate the spacing for the power steering unit? I can't imagine that the shifter itself is any different, but who knows? Any thoughts, including leads on finding the correct switch, will be greatly appreciated.

-- Steve Baughman, Rockledge FL sabaughman1@gmail.com

[StudeRich]

The 534390 is common to both '55 (16G & 6H) with Studebaker Automatic Drive and '56-'57G,B & H with Flight-O-Matic for Starter Safety and Back-up Lamp with Saginaw Power Steering.

Of course the complete shape of the switch bracket and actuator lever is going to be different, than with No P/S or Bendix P/S.

Here is one of the very FEW under the Hood B/U/Neutral Switches still available, 1549665. You could compare to your original Switch and see if you could modify one to fit.

[SBaughman]

Thanks for that info. Mine appears similar but the bracket is a little different and doesn't extend as far. Mine is missing the part that would attach to the shift mechanism, I guess. The shaft turns but I haven't had continuity checked. Thought it'd be easy to just find a new one. Ha! Here are pictures of what I have.

[StudeRich]

Wow, that IS a lot different, I was expecting it to be a lot closer. Mine is for '60 Larks and '60-'61 Hawks.

[jimmijim8]

Looks like a 55 to me. Keep checking the vendors. Some one has a new or working used one around. Try an ad on the swap site. try Barry Hackney. Texas Studebaker Ranch. cheers jimmijim 281 787 6230

[53k]

I have been trying without success to locate the neutral safety switch for my '55 coupe. The issue is that my car has power steering. The non-power steering switch is readily available. I have tried the TW advertisers and have been disappointed by their apparent lack of interest in helping to find this switch. The part number I have which was verified by Studebakers West is #534390. What I'm wondering is what is the difference? Is it a different mounting bracket to accommodate the spacing for the power steering unit? I can't imagine that the shifter itself is any different, but who knows? Any thoughts, including leads on finding the correct switch, will be greatly appreciated.

-- Steve Baughman, Rockledge FL sabaughman1@gmail.com

My parts cards say I have one which means I may or may not still have it. I will look after I get back from the Atlantic Zone Meet if you haven't found one by then.

[SBaughman]

Looks like a 55 to me. Keep checking the vendors. Some one has a new or working used one around. Try an ad on the swap site. try Barry Hackney. Texas Studebaker Ranch. cheers jimmijim 281 787 6230

That would be great. I will keep looking but would appreciate hearing good news from you!

[SBaughman]

Yes, mine is a '55 President "C" coupe -- I am not familiar with the swap site. I will hunt for it. Getting a picture of the switch correctly installed would be very interesting as well.

[jimmijim8]

xcuse me Steve. I believe we have met in the recent past. Nice talkin to ya. go to place a wanted/for sale ad here {www.studebakerswap.com} cheers jimmijim

That would be great. I will keep looking but would appreciate hearing good news from you!