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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Corey Bowcutt on December 30, 2018, 06:26:47 PM

Title: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on December 30, 2018, 06:26:47 PM
Can any one tell me if this is the correct door switch for the tilt-A-Way steering mechanisms?

If not what is the correct switch?  Is the switch the same one used for the courtesy lights?

Why I am at it I have searched for NOS courtesy lights switches and I see some that have a black button some with white.  I see some all plastic and some with a metal base.  What is most correct for a February built GT350?

I currently do not have any tilt-a-way hardware in my car.  I have purchased all the pieces and am getting ready to install but trying to figure it all out.  This is the switch that was in the car but the harness I bought does not plug into it so I assume it is not correct?
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 30, 2018, 08:42:29 PM
Quote from: Corey Bowcutt on December 30, 2018, 06:26:47 PM
Can any one tell me if this is the correct door switch for the tilt-A-Way steering mechanisms?

If not what is the correct switch?  Is the switch the same one used for the courtesy lights?

Why I am at it I have searched for NOS courtesy lights switches and I see some that have a black button some with white.  I see some all plastic and some with a metal base.  What is most correct for a February built GT350?

I currently do not have any tilt-a-way hardware in my car.  I have purchased all the pieces and am getting ready to install but trying to figure it all out.  This is the switch that was in the car but the harness I bought does not plug into it so I assume it is not correct?
Maybe if you post a picture.
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: TLea on December 30, 2018, 09:47:36 PM
Courtesy light switches white black buttons with 2 lock tabs. Tilt has metal bezel with flat sides and black domed button
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on December 30, 2018, 10:52:41 PM
Oops completely forgot to add photos.
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on December 30, 2018, 11:06:59 PM
Thank you Tim that is very descriptive. From that description I would say mine is not correct. It does not have the flat sides you mention.
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 30, 2018, 11:11:54 PM
Quote from: Corey Bowcutt on December 30, 2018, 10:52:41 PM
Oops completely forgot to add photos.
Giving confirmation as you suspected that is not a tilt switch.
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on December 30, 2018, 11:15:52 PM
Thank you Bob. Does anyone know a good source?
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: TLea on December 31, 2018, 12:48:48 AM
They are now reproduced. When they first came out 1 of every 3 didn't work but I think they got the bugs out
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 31, 2018, 02:16:37 AM
Quote from: Corey Bowcutt on December 30, 2018, 11:15:52 PM
Thank you Bob. Does anyone know a good source?
NPD sells them . https://www.npdlink.com/product/switch-courtesy-light-exact-repro-made-from-ford/150695
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on December 31, 2018, 09:42:40 AM
Thank you guys!
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: gt350shelb on December 31, 2018, 10:43:05 AM
tilt switch is same as earlier ford car dome light switch . might be same as 64.5 earlier falcons?
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: prototypefan on December 31, 2018, 01:23:29 PM
Are the relays available anywhere?

Are 68 the same as 69-70 Shelby?
Title: Re: Tilt-A-Way Steering switch
Post by: Coralsnake on December 31, 2018, 01:27:17 PM
Very few parts are available new. The air canister and hoses are the only ones that comes to mind.

I believe the relays are the same, but may have a different part number.