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The Cars => 1967 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: Fast Fords on November 07, 2018, 09:47:15 PM

Title: Head Light Switch
Post by: Fast Fords on November 07, 2018, 09:47:15 PM
My head light switch has started to let me down. After driving for a certain length of time with the lights on, they eventually turn off. I think this is caused from the switch heating up.

My question is, can I replace the '67 switch with that of a '69 Mustang head light switch ?  Is it a straight swap ?

Appreciate the help....Greg.
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: JD on November 07, 2018, 11:46:24 PM
Most of the '67 replacement switches can handle the extra lights.

(Yes the originals were not up to the task of the added lights - the grille lights are high-beams)
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: mjv458 on November 09, 2018, 02:34:29 AM
a friend recommended using one from a 1967 Cougar.
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on November 09, 2018, 07:32:09 AM
If you actually drive your vehicle there is a new plug and play relay that is easily hidden. No issue running halogen bulbs, they don't fluctuate and stay bright as a constant, even at idle. I bought them for my Shelby.
                                                                                                    -Keith
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: texas swede on November 09, 2018, 11:40:06 AM
I replaced the 12 Amp standard Mustang switch with an 18 Amp for a 69 Mustang on my 67 Shelby.
Don't remember if I had to transfer the old bracket over to the new one.
Texas Swede
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: Kent on November 14, 2018, 04:56:00 PM
Where can I buy the relay? Thanks Kent
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 14, 2018, 05:47:16 PM
The relay would be the last resort unless you added non factory high output lights. Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on November 15, 2018, 07:31:20 PM
Where can I buy the relay? Thanks Kent
This is a no-hack kit. I agree with Bob if you really don't drive your vehicle. They don't fluctuate at idle and you can run any hadlamp with it. Easy to hide as well.

https://www.rccinnovations.com/index.php?show=menu-hrk-all
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: GT500-0314 on November 28, 2018, 05:18:46 PM
I had the flashing headlight problem. Put in a 67 Cougar headlight
switch, works well.
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: BGlover67 on November 28, 2018, 05:43:30 PM
Where can I buy the relay? Thanks Kent
This is a no-hack kit. I agree with Bob if you really don't drive your vehicle. They don't fluctuate at idle and you can run any hadlamp with it. Easy to hide as well.

https://www.rccinnovations.com/index.php?show=menu-hrk-all

I don’t mean to hijack this thread ( I love the idea of purchasing a kit to improve our crappy headlight systems), but how often does this statement pop up for you west coast folks?

CA residents Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm.
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on November 29, 2018, 06:05:19 AM
Where can I buy the relay? Thanks Kent
This is a no-hack kit. I agree with Bob if you really don't drive your vehicle. They don't fluctuate at idle and you can run any hadlamp with it. Easy to hide as well.

https://www.rccinnovations.com/index.php?show=menu-hrk-all

I don’t mean to hijack this thread ( I love the idea of purchasing a kit to improve our crappy headlight systems), but how often does this statement pop up for you west coast folks?

CA residents Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm.
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
Brian, It's on EVERYTHING that is sold in Commiefornia.  I noticed even all the gaskets I just bought from Felpro had the warning, as does the paint I use in modeling.
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: 67350#1242 on November 29, 2018, 08:30:23 AM
Does anyone have the part/eng number for the Cougar switch handy?
Thanks,  Kurt.
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 29, 2018, 12:19:50 PM
Does anyone have the part/eng number for the Cougar switch handy?
Thanks,  Kurt.
Check with Scott at West Coast Cougar.
Title: Re: Head Light Switch
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on November 29, 2018, 12:31:40 PM
Does anyone have the part/eng number for the Cougar switch handy?
Thanks,  Kurt.
Check with Scott at West Coast Cougar.
The new switches aren't an issue. You can just purchase a BWD ( Borg-Warner) switch works fine without having to modify a cougar switch.