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**pjmoreland** · 03-11-2024, 12:58 AM

I've ordered an old style glove box light switch, but it isn't coming with the wiring. I've found that there is a special little terminal required to connect the power wire to it. I've only found one place that sells the terminal, along with a short piece of wire, but they want $17 for it which seems excessive to me. Does anyone know where I can buy just the crimp terminal? I'm looking for the exact style shown in the second photo.

**PanhandleShantyman** · 03-11-2024, 01:43 AM

I'm no expert, but it looks to me like your schematic calls for a female Packard connector, which you can buy a bunch of for less than $17.

https://www.amazon.com/Packard-Femal...0A8X35QU&psc=1

I'm not sure whether a modern standard 1/4" female connector could substitute for it, but they fit fine in the fuse box and on any aftermarket lamp terminal I've bought so far. with the exception of the pigtail connectors for the turn lights etc, I've yet to have to go beyond the selection of connectors I got at Harbor Freight for just a few bucks. You'll need a crimper/stripper tool to make these connections.

https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...kit-67685.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...ors-66729.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...ing-67598.html

If you have a crimper or solder iron and want to try the standard connector on your ground terminal, I'll drop a couple in the mail for you, they are essentially infinitely cheap.

-Will

**pjmoreland** · 03-11-2024, 01:45 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I should have specified that I'm looking for a source for the original stock style terminal.

**PanhandleShantyman** · 03-11-2024, 02:15 AM

Well now that I read your post more carefully I realize that your second picture is not a pic of the item you have, but rather the one you need! I foolishly assumed you had the item in pic two, and were looking for the connector on the schematic in 3 that you didn't have a picture of. I don't know what that is called or where to buy it, although I wonder if what is sold these days as a male Packard connector would fit the post?

https://www.amazon.com/Terminals-16-...%2C303&sr=1-10

**pjmoreland** · 03-11-2024, 02:19 AM

Based on the wording of that instruction sheet I posted, I believe the special terminal is designed to click into a cavity inside the switch body that is designed specifically to accept it. I don't have the switch in my possession yet, but I will take a closer look when I receive it.

**PanhandleShantyman** · 03-11-2024, 02:25 AM

Sorry I misunderstood your question. I would also hate to pay $17 for a piece of wire crimped to that 3-cent terminal

I'll follow along with interest, as a novice with these trucks I've been struggling to learn what to call the various terminals I've been trying to find for the parts my truck needs. It's hard to find a part when I don't know what to call it!

**pjmoreland** · 03-11-2024, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanhandleShantyman

Sorry I misunderstood your question. I would also hate to pay $17 for a piece of wire crimped to that 3-cent terminal

I'll follow along with interest, as a novice with these trucks I've been struggling to learn what to call the various terminals I've been trying to find for the parts my truck needs. It's hard to find a part when I don't know what to call it!

I get it. I have no idea what to call this terminal. I've spent way more time Googling this thing than I care to admit.

**PanhandleShantyman** · 03-11-2024, 03:42 AM

I did a reverse Google image search and found this. Seems a little spendy, but it's sold as "made in the USA." Still don't know what to call it!

https://www.zip-corvette.com/63-67-7...hoCKuEQAvD_BwE

**pjmoreland** · 03-11-2024, 10:37 AM

Thanks! I ordered one.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 03-11-2024, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I get it. I have no idea what to call this terminal. I've spent way more time Googling this thing than I care to admit.

Aye. "That's gotta be some variation on a Packard/Delphi 56/59 so this'll be easy"

**pjmoreland** · 03-11-2024, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

Aye. "That's gotta be some variation on a Packard/Delphi 56/59 so this'll be easy"

Exactly!

MARKDTN · 03-15-2024, 11:24 AM

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=821018

I also found it in ~$25 kits with the switch but not by itself. It's probably out there though if you knew where to look.

**pjmoreland** · 04-03-2024, 12:50 AM

Here are some photos of the switch installed.

**pjmoreland** · 04-03-2024, 12:51 AM

One more photo

03-11-2024, 12:58 AM	#1
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,329	Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? I've ordered an old style glove box light switch, but it isn't coming with the wiring. I've found that there is a special little terminal required to connect the power wire to it. I've only found one place that sells the terminal, along with a short piece of wire, but they want $17 for it which seems excessive to me. Does anyone know where I can buy just the crimp terminal? I'm looking for the exact style shown in the second photo. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 03-11-2024 at 01:51 AM.

03-11-2024, 01:43 AM	#2
PanhandleShantyman New Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 18	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? I'm no expert, but it looks to me like your schematic calls for a female Packard connector, which you can buy a bunch of for less than $17. https://www.amazon.com/Packard-Femal...0A8X35QU&psc=1 I'm not sure whether a modern standard 1/4" female connector could substitute for it, but they fit fine in the fuse box and on any aftermarket lamp terminal I've bought so far. with the exception of the pigtail connectors for the turn lights etc, I've yet to have to go beyond the selection of connectors I got at Harbor Freight for just a few bucks. You'll need a crimper/stripper tool to make these connections. https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...kit-67685.html https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...ors-66729.html https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...ing-67598.html If you have a crimper or solder iron and want to try the standard connector on your ground terminal, I'll drop a couple in the mail for you, they are essentially infinitely cheap. -Will Last edited by PanhandleShantyman; 03-11-2024 at 02:03 AM.

03-11-2024, 01:45 AM	#3
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,329	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? Thanks for the suggestions. I should have specified that I'm looking for a source for the original stock style terminal.

03-11-2024, 02:15 AM	#4
PanhandleShantyman New Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 18	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? Well now that I read your post more carefully I realize that your second picture is not a pic of the item you have, but rather the one you need! I foolishly assumed you had the item in pic two, and were looking for the connector on the schematic in 3 that you didn't have a picture of. I don't know what that is called or where to buy it, although I wonder if what is sold these days as a male Packard connector would fit the post? https://www.amazon.com/Terminals-16-...%2C303&sr=1-10

03-11-2024, 02:19 AM	#5
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,329	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? Based on the wording of that instruction sheet I posted, I believe the special terminal is designed to click into a cavity inside the switch body that is designed specifically to accept it. I don't have the switch in my possession yet, but I will take a closer look when I receive it.

03-11-2024, 02:25 AM	#6
PanhandleShantyman New Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 18	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? Sorry I misunderstood your question. I would also hate to pay $17 for a piece of wire crimped to that 3-cent terminal I'll follow along with interest, as a novice with these trucks I've been struggling to learn what to call the various terminals I've been trying to find for the parts my truck needs. It's hard to find a part when I don't know what to call it!

03-11-2024, 03:42 AM	#8
PanhandleShantyman New Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 18	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? I did a reverse Google image search and found this. Seems a little spendy, but it's sold as "made in the USA." Still don't know what to call it! https://www.zip-corvette.com/63-67-7...hoCKuEQAvD_BwE

03-11-2024, 10:37 AM	#9
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,329	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? Thanks! I ordered one.

03-15-2024, 11:24 AM	#12
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,131	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=821018 I also found it in ~$25 kits with the switch but not by itself. It's probably out there though if you knew where to look. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

04-03-2024, 12:50 AM	#13
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,329	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? Here are some photos of the switch installed. Attached Images

04-03-2024, 12:51 AM	#14
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,329	Re: Source for Glove Box Light Terminal? One more photo Attached Images



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