Will Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I somehow wound up with this switch in my parts bin, and I'd like to find another one for a project - can anyone tell me what Datsun this originally came from so I can use the info to track down another? (or if you have one of these - let me know) Quote Link to comment
Will Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I think maybe all of the Datsuns received lighted switches for '73, so maybe this came from a 1200 or 510? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I can't find it will. After early 70s they are all pretty much rocker switches. Maybe not Datsun? Niles made electrical stuff for other makers. Any Pt. numbers on it? Quote Link to comment
Will Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 The switch says Niles Type D, 863Y - it has the green fiber-optic knob and everything - I'm kinda surprised that it isn't a Datsun, but it makes sense that Niles supplied switches to some other manufacturers in Japan. ...so Niles is the Lucas of Japan? Only with less darkness? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Only saying I couldn't find anything. Rear defrost is usually an option in the states and pretty much standard equipment up here. Niles is way ahead of Lucas. Quote Link to comment
Will Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Only saying I couldn't find anything. Rear defrost is usually an option in the states and pretty much standard equipment up here. Niles is way ahead of Lucas. Yeah - I can understand that a defroster comes in pretty handy in Canada - kinda like when I see a car for sale in Mexico that never had a heater installed, only the opposite! I really like this style of switch. The lighting is really unique and interesting (and not terribly legible. ...but sort of spooky,) and the clicks feel nice. I just tracked down a hazard switch, so now I can start finding a way to fit these into the 710. Quote Link to comment
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