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  1. willrace

    willrace Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 willrace, Mar 16, 2007
    After months and months (since last #%$&ing year!!!!!!) of trying to get new window switches to replace my now-iffy driver's side switch, I get the call today:
    "It's the wrong switches again, we're really, really sorry..."

    I know they are the same as the Fiat 124/128 units, but does anybody, ANYBODY know of a source for the correct pieces?? I thought I was getting ahead of the game by getting two, only to find that even one is enough of a problem.

    Seems they're out everywhere - U.S., Italy, England,......
    Any good source for a couple? Maybe a rebuilder to refurbish what I've got??
     
  2. David512

    David512 Formula 3

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    #2 David512, Mar 16, 2007
    My mechanic used Testarossa switches as replacements for my Boxer switches. I would advise seeking more confirmation, though. Maybe try Technical Q&A.
     
  3. msgsobe

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    #3 msgsobe, Mar 16, 2007
    do you have hollow silver arrows on them, hollow white, or solid white arrows, I have found a couple sources but need to know what you are looking for. Mark
     
  4. willrace

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  5. GaryReed

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    #5 GaryReed, Mar 18, 2007
    My window switches were replaced in 1998 by a previous owner and I have the invoice.

    Ferrari part #114633

    Dennis McCann has them listed on his web site for $24.00 each.

    http://www.allferrariparts.com/

    Just click on the "parts list" icon and type in that number.

    Hopefully he has some in stock!
     
  6. msgsobe

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    #6 msgsobe, Mar 18, 2007
    Gary, Do yours have the silver arrows?
    I think the $24 mcCann switches have solid white arrows...call norma over there before you order. mark
     
  7. msgsobe

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    #7 msgsobe, Mar 18, 2007
    Mc Can has boxer switches listed at 225 each, part 30073407...I woud still call regarding the silver arrows. if you dont care, the solid white ones for 24 work fine.
     
  8. LP400S

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    #8 LP400S, Mar 18, 2007
    I think the silver hollow arrow switches are the correct ones. I haven't tried looking for any but would not mind a extra set. Let us know when you find them.
     
  9. GaryReed

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    #9 GaryReed, Mar 18, 2007
    I just checked and mine do have the correct silver arrow outlines. Guess McCann must have subbed the Fiat switches, or another type, for that Ferrari part #.

    There's no way I would pay $450 a pair for silver arrow switches.

    Get a pin striping paint brush and customize the $24 ones.

    If you're not having your car judged at concours, who's gonna know the difference anyway?

    PS: The silver quickly rubs off too. The silver on my drivers side switch is pretty much gone, but the passenger one still looks new.
     
  10. RP

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    #10 RP, Mar 18, 2007
    These have appeared periodically on Ebay. In fact there is a pair on at this time. Not usre if they are the right ones, description says they are for BB and BBi.
     
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    #11 parkerfe, Mar 19, 2007
    I wonder why they don't have them at www.owners.ferrari.com ?
     
  12. synchro

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    #12 synchro, Mar 19, 2007
    Don't pay $400, linea Veloce sold me NOS for $159 and they're identical to the hollow arrow ones in the image above. From the boxes they came in, I tried contacting the supplier by email with no response.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-246-dino-365GTB-daytona-512-BB-Window-switches_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50459QQitemZ270098152094QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-246-dino-365GTB-daytona-512-BB-Window-switches_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ50459QQitemZ270087089538QQtcZphoto

    Don't get caught up in a bidding war, they've got many and have had them for over 2 years.
     
  13. willrace

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    #13 willrace, Mar 19, 2007
    Thanks all. Many, many thanks. While EXACT match isn't there, it's better than anyone's found so far.

    The McCann units seem to be the solid-arrow version of what I now have a nice collection of - notice the side profiles of each, especially the correct "V" vs. the radius of the McCann, which looks too modern to fit the look of the interior.
    The Veloce units look great, though they also have 5 prongs. As long as I can get them to operate correctly with just the correct combination of "wire A,B,C, or D" to spade "1,2,3,4, or 5", I'm happy. I'll find a refurbisher to redo the originals (found one, lost him!!!!). I'll see if I can get some against his bid-up-buddy.

    Thanks again, F-Chat Boxer Crew.
    Kurt
     
  14. synchro

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    #14 synchro, Mar 19, 2007
    Two years ago, Carl Steuer at Black Horse Motors, showed me a few lightly used ones he had in his supply but didn't want to sell them until after he finished a restoration. That is completed now, so you might want to contact him.

    http://www.blackhorsemedia.com/id8.html
    BLACKHORSE MOTORS
    1701 s LaCienega LA Ca 90035
    310-815-1957
    CARL STEUER

    Watch the Linea Veloce auctions. They go up in price (like now) and then down when nobody buys a set for 3 months on end.
     

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