sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
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sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
Hello again. I hope to strike pay dirt again in my quest for originality, My 65c: I am trying to locate an original Bosch electric sunroof switch, plus the latch part for the front trunk (actuating lever with tab) for my car. Though I haven't called, I saw nothing in either Stodddard (my main source) and Pelican. I also Googled Autohause . I did see a post from a while back in the registry referencing the original vs a BMW switch, but with no other details. Thanks in advance if anyone has any info.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
The C hood latch (upper part) is hard to come by. I haven't found any reproductions. The early 911 ones will work. The "finger tab" is just longer and could be cut to size.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
Check the Samba for a switch. Reinhold Plank in Italy has one. Ad is also on this site in parts for sale.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
You may also search Ford Mustangs & Squarebirds, Dodge and BMW. All had Golde sunroofs supplied by American Sunroof corp.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
Paul, thanks for the info. I had considered welding a tab on mine, your idea sounds better. Tom (neighbor) I'll do some digging and see what I come up with. I need to take a good look at what I have. The switch I have works, and seems to fit the hole pretty good, but doesn't look like the one in my owner's manual, or the one I saw in an old post here. It showed one in a Bosch box, and stated that the BMW one looked the same but was bigger. Your car has a sunroof? (I think I see it in your pic) any chance you can send me a picture from under the dash? And if you really went over the top, or knew, size of the hole? I know that's huge and if not no worries. I'll look at Samba and try to get it from there.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
I have a factory sunroof switch that I use to activate the electric fuel pump primer. This is how it looks in place. I have a BMW switch but it it us smaller than the factory opening. I can take a pic of it tomorrow.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
Victor Miles has a switch in his display case. He may sell it unless committed to a restoration project. Call him (805) 570-3972
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
BMW vs. factory sunroof switch.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
Here is the info on the Bosch switch mentioned above. Pelican sells it for $29.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
A much less expensive solution. A bracket could be fabricated to install it in the factory location.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
Kirby,
Check the classifieds. You hood latch has arrived.
Check the classifieds. You hood latch has arrived.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
Contacted seller for hood latch. Spoke with Victor. Noted switch avail on Pelican. weighing those options. Everyone's wealth of knowledge is to be commended! Thank you!
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
We're here to help each other.
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Re: sunroof actuator switch & hood latch wanted
I just tried unsuccessfully to find the switch on pelican parts? If it's close, I tried several different search options. Also speaking of help, How does one place an attachment in a comment. I've not yet figured that one out.