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[Michael B]

Hi Guys, My name is Michael and I drive a fully restored 1964 Bonneville Convertible. Pictures of before and after are attached.

I live in Prescott Valley, AZ but hale from NYC. Brooklyn actually.

Right now I need some help.

The up/down switch for the rag top is broken.

I'm not sure how to get at it to replace it and I don't know where to get a new one. 

I would like to do it myself and save some cash. I've written too many checks already.

I sure could use some help.

Thanks. 

Mike

[Ringo64]

Nice restore that you've done there!

[Michael B]

Thanks.

My checkbook and I did a great job.

[JUSTA6]

1 hour ago, Michael B said:

Thanks.

My checkbook and I did a great job.

Came out beautiful.  Can you post a pic of your dash and maybe a closeup of the switch area?  That's a pretty popular car around here and very knowledgeable owners that should be able to help you out. Welcome to FP family.

[Michael B]

On my way out now will post new pics later.

Thanks

[Wrongway]

Welcome bro great lookin ride. Might check Ames and OPGI, like Justa mentioned a picture would help.

[64 kiwi boni]

welcome 

we love 64 around here !!  

hopefully Del will see your post 

he has 2 of these gems ! 

He is bound to know how to help 

but like jusyA said pictures will help 👍👍👍

[Michael B]

Thanks guys but being new here I can't figure out how to post additional pics. HELP !!!

[Michael B]

I tried both Ames and OPGI. 

Neither has the switch.

The '64 is a one off year. Nothing else fits. I also need to know how to get to the switch.

I am not a gearhead and did alost no work to the car myself.

I hope you all can read this because I don't know how to answer the same message twice.

HELP !!! again.

 

Here are the pics I took.

Will they appear in my profile photos?

[JUSTA6]

Great pic's, thankz.  Looks like you will be removing the dashpad.  If you can't find a replacement or have it rebuilt,  Run a hidden switch to work the top until your able to come up with a better solution.  Good Luck.  Shou;ld be more of the 64 crew chiming in on this one.

[Michael B]

Thanks.

Hopefully someone can tell me how to remove the pad and if the switch is right under it as it seems.

I am handy but not about cars.

I know I can do it if someone just tells me how.

[JUSTA6]

4 minutes ago, Michael B said:

Thanks.

Hopefully someone can tell me how to remove the pad and if the switch is right under it as it seems.

I am handy but not about cars.

I know I can do it if someone just tells me how.

Anyone of the 64 guys can help with that.  Then you will test it, to make sure it's not something else and the top will go up N down.  Like I said you can always run a hidden toggle/rocker switch.  Here's some things to look at for now.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=3+way+automotive+rocker+switch&cvid=f251112b8905438da32a4214b4621aa1&aqs=edge..69i57.20344j0j4&FORM=ANAB01&PC=HCTS

[Michael B]

Thanks again Steve once I find the original switch that site will be very helpful.

[JUSTA6]

Here you go........  Not that much to go wrong lookin at the switch.  Might JUSTA be able to clean up yours.  Might not be your switch at all.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275163684651?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=275163684651&targetid=4581183927179143&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418233787&mkgroupid=1241348861725295&rlsatarget=pla-4581183927179143&abcId=9300542&merchantid=51291&msclkid=9a2333ca4afb10bf115951882910dd2d

[Michael B]

Thanks again.

Now I just need to find out how to get to it.

Anyone have any suggestions?

[64 kiwi boni]

Hi Michael, super easy mate !! you justA take out the 6 screws holding down the dash pad, remove the chrome "A" pillar trim, pull that pad and you will have easy access to that switch ..

 i will post some pictures..

Edited March 29, 2022 by 64 kiwi boni

[64 kiwi boni]

3 hours ago, JUSTA6 said:

Here you go........  Not that much to go wrong lookin at the switch.  Might JUSTA be able to clean up yours.  Might not be your switch at all.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275163684651?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=275163684651&targetid=4581183927179143&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418233787&mkgroupid=1241348861725295&rlsatarget=pla-4581183927179143&abcId=9300542&merchantid=51291&msclkid=9a2333ca4afb10bf115951882910dd2d

and as JustA said the switch is a good place to start, BUT it may not  be the switch. pull it and check its continuity  

do a ohm test on it too will tell you how clean its old copper contacts are too 

[Wrongway]

Hey Michael, like Justa said bro if you can't get the switch working you can always run a toggle switch. If you're wanting to keep it looking factory, I would suggest an "angel eyes" toggle switch. I personally use these quite a bit. They are a push button switch that mounts flush and can be hidden anyplace. If you decide to go the toggle switch route I can send you pics of these to check out. I've got 2 on my Harley controlling LEDs and fog lights and justa installed 2 in my F150 to control the amp and fog lights. There almost invisible. We can even help with the wiring and routing to keep everything hidden and looking factory bud. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

[Michael B]

WOW !! I don't know how to hank you guys. 

I won't be able to get to it until Thursday and Friday but will keep you posted then.

BTW I am also a motorcyclist. I have a Goldwing and a Vulcan 750.

Ride safe.

[Wrongway]

Nice bro, I'm on a 03 Heritage and 2 of my buddy's are on Vulcans

[64 kiwi boni]

6 minutes ago, Wrongway said:

Nice bro, I'm on a 03 Heritage and 2 of my buddy's are on Vulcans

hay you two! you know we love pictures around here!!! how about biker pics 

3 hours ago, Michael B said:

BTW I am also a motorcyclist. I have a Goldwing and a Vulcan 750.

 

[Wrongway]

Here's mine and a few of the guy's that ride with me. A couple of us are actually planning a ride out to Gila Bend AZ around the end of May. Kind of a bucket list thing of mine. Thats not to far from you Michael.

[JUSTA6]

LMAO   A 73 Yamaha 250 Enduro does not a biker make.......but I've had it since new.  Sold my street bike many years ago after almost getting killed 7 straight days in a row.

[Frosty]

Is that before -or- after you took the training wheels off Justa? LOL!   

[Michael B]

Nice rides all.

Gila Bend is a good 100 miles from me.

A nice short days ride. Let me know when and we can meet.

Here are mine.