New fiber optic headlamp switch for 510??

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New fiber optic headlamp switch for 510??

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headlight-Switc ... f3&vxp=mtr

looks like b210 headlamp switches with fiber optics are available from autozone with LIFETIME warranty... wonder if it will work in 510
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Probably could be made to fit. You will need the can with the bulb inside with the fiber optic lines or did the 510 have that? I thought the lighted switches came out in '74. 620s have them
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Looks like a good idea.

late 71 and up Z's (cig lighter in dash rather than in console) have the light cans to power the fibre optics in the cig lighter.

Point being, I likely have a couple laying around if anyone wants to try this.

Mind you, a piece of tape wrapped around a nice bright (and cold) LED butted up to the end of the light fibre might work just fine too...
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datzenmike wrote:Probably could be made to fit. You will need the can with the bulb inside with the fiber optic lines or did the 510 have that? I thought the lighted switches came out in '74. 620s have them
MY73 had the fiber optic switches for lights and wipers.
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Yes, 73 was the first year that DOT or whoever required them to be visible in the dark. Same with the Hazards.
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zKars wrote:Looks like a good idea.

late 71 and up Z's (cig lighter in dash rather than in console) have the light cans to power the fibre optics in the cig lighter.

Point being, I likely have a couple laying around if anyone wants to try this.

Mind you, a piece of tape wrapped around a nice bright (and cold) LED butted up to the end of the light fibre might work just fine too...
I thought about led , but the green switch might be too bright when night driving. Probably would be blinding :lol:
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