Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mackie · 12-07-2020, 11:34 AM

The new aftermarket switch I installed about 10 yrs ago has failed.
The re-pop vendors have them for about $25 and NAPA has one, from the (once) respected name Echlin for $70
Can anyone justify the higher price?

vin63 · 12-07-2020, 12:12 PM

I run a Ron Francis headlight switch in my builds. I think you can get them from Summit Racing for around $45.

Mackie · 12-07-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

I run a Ron Francis headlight switch in my builds. I think you can get them from Summit Racing for around $45.

Thanks, do they accept the OG harness plug ?

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-07-2020, 07:42 PM

I recently had to purchase a new headlight switch for my 63. I went with a Standard Motor Products one and ordered it from Amazon because the same part was about $40 more at the local parts store. It has worked great for the past 2 months that I've had it in. My old switch was hard to make it stop on the parking light circuit because the detents were not that great, but the new switch is real easy to stop in all 3 positions

vin63 · 12-08-2020, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mackie

Thanks, do they accept the OG harness plug ?

I believe they do. Give them a call.

Mackie · 12-08-2020, 12:17 PM

Thanks guys, I went on-line Summit and found nothing from Ron Francis or the “make/model” OEM search that convinced me.
I have a Standard on the way from RockAuto.

vin63 · 12-08-2020, 03:19 PM

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfw-hl03

1966burb · 12-09-2020, 12:16 PM

I purchased a NEW Delco headlight switch only to find out it was imported junk. Later I found a NOS Delco one on eBay which was stamped made in USA which I installed.

hairball · 12-09-2020, 12:42 PM

Morning all,
Just received my headlight switch for my 65 C10. It's a Suntex brand ( $14.95). It felt and looked cheaply made, and was faulty right out of the box. I went to my local NAPA store and got an Echlin ECH HL6554 switch ($22.99). The quality looked and felt much better and works great. Time will tell if it's a good one or not. Both these switches were made in Taiwan. I do plan on doing the headlight relay mod in the future.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-09-2020, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hairball

Morning all,
Just received my headlight switch for my 65 C10. It's a Suntex brand ( $14.95). It felt and looked cheaply made, and was faulty right out of the box. I went to my local NAPA store and got an Echlin ECH HL6554 switch ($22.99). The quality looked and felt much better and works great. Time will tell if it's a good one or not. Both these switches were made in Taiwan. I do plan on doing the headlight relay mod in the future.

What headlight mod is that?

hairball · 12-09-2020, 04:56 PM

I use 2 relays one for low beam and one for high. When doing this the only job of the headlight and dimmer switches is to supple a small amount of current to energize the relay. The energized relay sends full voltage from the battery straight to the headlamp. It's not unusual to have a voltage loss through the switches, multiple connectors and lots of wiring especially with older wiring.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-09-2020, 05:30 PM

Oh that one. I have installed relays for my headlights as well. Your right, it's a great idea.

franken · 12-10-2020, 01:50 AM

I wouldn't expect better quality than NAPA and the relay bits are a nonsequiter...

cgrocen · 12-11-2020, 02:52 PM

Same headlight switch fits 1957-1963 Chevrolet cars. Maybe hitting the junkyards if you have any around your area might turn up an original Delco switch. They also fit some Buicks as well. Here is a list of vehicles that use the same switch:

BUICK ELECTRA 1959-1963
BUICK ESTATE WAGON 1960-1962
BUICK INVICTA 1959-1963
BUICK LESABRE 1959-1963
BUICK RIVIERA 1963
BUICK SKYLARK 1961-1963
BUICK SPECIAL 1961-1963
BUICK WILDCAT 1962-1963
CHEVROLET BEL AIR 1957-1963
CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 1958-1963
CHEVROLET C10 PANEL 1962-1963
CHEVROLET C10 PICKUP 1960-1963
CHEVROLET C20 PICKUP 1960-1964
CHEVROLET C30 PICKUP 1960-1964
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 1962-1963
CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1960-1963
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1957-1963
CHEVROLET DEL RAY 1958
CHEVROLET EL CAMINO 1959-1960
CHEVROLET IMPALA 1958-1963
CHEVROLET K10 PICKUP 1960-1964
CHEVROLET K20 PICKUP 1960-1964
CHEVROLET P10 SERIES 1960-1963
CHEVROLET P20 SERIES 1960-1963
CHEVROLET P30 SERIES 1960-1963
GMC 1000 SERIES 1961-1963
GMC 1500 SERIES 1961-1963
GMC 2500 SERIES 1961-1963
GMC 3000 1961-1963
GMC 3500 1961-1963
GMC G1000 SERIES 1963
GMC PB1000 SERIES 1961-1963
GMC PB1500 SERIES 1963
GMC PB2500 SERIES 1963
GMC SUBURBAN 1960-1963
GMC TRUCK 1960
GMC V3000 FORWARD CONTROL 1961-1962

Info from Rock Auto.

12-07-2020, 11:34 AM	#1
Mackie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WNC Posts: 226	Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? The new aftermarket switch I installed about 10 yrs ago has failed. The re-pop vendors have them for about $25 and NAPA has one, from the (once) respected name Echlin for $70 Can anyone justify the higher price? __________________ `63 C-10 Shortwide Roller 305 LT1 cam, Eddy 500 T5

12-07-2020, 12:12 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? I run a Ron Francis headlight switch in my builds. I think you can get them from Summit Racing for around $45. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

12-07-2020, 07:42 PM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? I recently had to purchase a new headlight switch for my 63. I went with a Standard Motor Products one and ordered it from Amazon because the same part was about $40 more at the local parts store. It has worked great for the past 2 months that I've had it in. My old switch was hard to make it stop on the parking light circuit because the detents were not that great, but the new switch is real easy to stop in all 3 positions __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-08-2020, 12:17 PM	#6
Mackie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WNC Posts: 226	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? Thanks guys, I went on-line Summit and found nothing from Ron Francis or the “make/model” OEM search that convinced me. I have a Standard on the way from RockAuto. __________________ `63 C-10 Shortwide Roller 305 LT1 cam, Eddy 500 T5

12-08-2020, 03:19 PM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rfw-hl03 __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

12-09-2020, 12:16 PM	#8
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? I purchased a NEW Delco headlight switch only to find out it was imported junk. Later I found a NOS Delco one on eBay which was stamped made in USA which I installed.

12-09-2020, 12:42 PM	#9
hairball Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Durango Colo. Posts: 70	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? Morning all, Just received my headlight switch for my 65 C10. It's a Suntex brand ( $14.95). It felt and looked cheaply made, and was faulty right out of the box. I went to my local NAPA store and got an Echlin ECH HL6554 switch ($22.99). The quality looked and felt much better and works great. Time will tell if it's a good one or not. Both these switches were made in Taiwan. I do plan on doing the headlight relay mod in the future.

12-09-2020, 04:56 PM	#11
hairball Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Durango Colo. Posts: 70	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? I use 2 relays one for low beam and one for high. When doing this the only job of the headlight and dimmer switches is to supple a small amount of current to energize the relay. The energized relay sends full voltage from the battery straight to the headlamp. It's not unusual to have a voltage loss through the switches, multiple connectors and lots of wiring especially with older wiring.

12-09-2020, 05:30 PM	#12
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? Oh that one. I have installed relays for my headlights as well. Your right, it's a great idea. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-10-2020, 01:50 AM	#13
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? I wouldn't expect better quality than NAPA and the relay bits are a nonsequiter...

12-11-2020, 02:52 PM	#14
cgrocen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 80	Re: Quality H-Light switch for ‘63 C10 ? Same headlight switch fits 1957-1963 Chevrolet cars. Maybe hitting the junkyards if you have any around your area might turn up an original Delco switch. They also fit some Buicks as well. Here is a list of vehicles that use the same switch: BUICK ELECTRA 1959-1963 BUICK ESTATE WAGON 1960-1962 BUICK INVICTA 1959-1963 BUICK LESABRE 1959-1963 BUICK RIVIERA 1963 BUICK SKYLARK 1961-1963 BUICK SPECIAL 1961-1963 BUICK WILDCAT 1962-1963 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 1957-1963 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 1958-1963 CHEVROLET C10 PANEL 1962-1963 CHEVROLET C10 PICKUP 1960-1963 CHEVROLET C20 PICKUP 1960-1964 CHEVROLET C30 PICKUP 1960-1964 CHEVROLET CHEVY II 1962-1963 CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1960-1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1957-1963 CHEVROLET DEL RAY 1958 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO 1959-1960 CHEVROLET IMPALA 1958-1963 CHEVROLET K10 PICKUP 1960-1964 CHEVROLET K20 PICKUP 1960-1964 CHEVROLET P10 SERIES 1960-1963 CHEVROLET P20 SERIES 1960-1963 CHEVROLET P30 SERIES 1960-1963 GMC 1000 SERIES 1961-1963 GMC 1500 SERIES 1961-1963 GMC 2500 SERIES 1961-1963 GMC 3000 1961-1963 GMC 3500 1961-1963 GMC G1000 SERIES 1963 GMC PB1000 SERIES 1961-1963 GMC PB1500 SERIES 1963 GMC PB2500 SERIES 1963 GMC SUBURBAN 1960-1963 GMC TRUCK 1960 GMC V3000 FORWARD CONTROL 1961-1962 Info from Rock Auto.



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