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huffy47
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Dec 18, 2009, 4:22 PM

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I have a 1955 olds 88 holiday. On the floor board on the drivers side is a switch with three buttons ( like an old dimmer switch) I was wondering if anyone can tell what these switches do someone told me one is the dimmer switch, An another one was use to change the radio stations but no one seems to no what the third one is for. Any info would be appreciated. Huffy

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Hi guys the last post I made was incorect it is a 98 not a 88. I don't no if it makes a difference or not but don't want to give the wrong info. It is the three button floor switch that I need to no what each button controled. Thank You Huffy and sorry for the model mistake. Poor typing skills



(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Dec 19, 2009, 1:59 PM)


Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 18, 2009, 4:48 PM

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Might be for windshield washer fluid? Not sure though,

T



Hammer Time
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Dec 18, 2009, 4:52 PM

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I'm sure one of you old geezers will know........................LOL



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chickenhouse
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Dec 19, 2009, 9:50 AM

Post #4 of 25 (3159 views)
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I have a 1955 or 1956 Motors manual- will take a look when I get to the shop!


huffy47
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Dec 19, 2009, 10:38 AM

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I sure would appreciate any thing you can find out thanks Huffy


chickenhouse
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Dec 19, 2009, 11:20 AM

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The 1956 Motors Manual I have is not item specific- no unit repair sections for the interior. Sorry. You will need and should get an owners manual. Try e- bay.


chickenhouse
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Dec 19, 2009, 11:28 AM

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Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 29, 2009, 4:50 PM

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huffy; That is for the 'Wonderbar' radio controls. And, thanks Tom G. for the old pharts comment. SmileSmileSmile
Loren
SW Washington


huffy47
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Dec 29, 2009, 5:52 PM

Post #9 of 25 (3123 views)
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Ok Loren so one is for dimming headlights and one is for the radio what is the third one for. Or maybe I am just miss understanding what you are trying to tell me. Thanks Huffy


Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 29, 2009, 5:57 PM

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huffy; You are really taxing my old head. If memory serves, what there is left of it, I think one is for scrolling up and one for scrolling down the frequencies. I don't think they used the term 'scrolling' in 1955? I think they just said it was for changing radio stations. I don't think Madonna was around then, either?
Loren
SW Washington


huffy47
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Dec 29, 2009, 8:52 PM

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Loren Sorry to tax the old memory so hard but was lost on this one. When I figure out how to get the switch wired up I will give it a try and see what happens. I will let you no how I make out. Thanks again for your trouble.Huffy


Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 30, 2009, 7:57 AM

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A Wild Guess again: Maybe if it's a "momentary" switch and doesn't click it might be to flash headlights! That or check out Olds Club of America Forums. I was a member ions ago with a 1961. Bet someone there would know fast - hate to send you away. Please come back and tell us what you find out,
Link to the Forum > http://forums.aaca.org/f169/ <
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Dec 30, 2009, 5:49 PM

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One is for Radio ,one is for headlamp dimmer , one is for turning on/off the autotronic eye . Gawd i feel so old all of a sudden.Crazy


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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 30, 2009, 6:12 PM

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Is that you R - T?
That's why I use the pic of Kitty instead of me!
Wink

T



(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Dec 30, 2009, 6:15 PM)


re-tired
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Dec 30, 2009, 6:20 PM

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Lucky for me I dont smoke.




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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 30, 2009, 6:31 PM

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See why I don't post my pic! LMAO,

T

Even Kitty!





Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 30, 2009, 6:31 PM

Post #17 of 25 (3082 views)
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Sure looks like RT to me! Too funny!
Loren
SW Washington


re-tired
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Dec 30, 2009, 7:34 PM

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Looks like i'm going to be the BUTT of a few jokes. LOL Cool


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huffy47
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Dec 31, 2009, 8:41 AM

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Blush Hey gut's just wanted to thank you for the help and wish all of you a Happy NEW YEAR.
Huffy


re-tired
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Dec 31, 2009, 3:07 PM

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HUH ? WHAT ? WHO ? Oh yea , the poster , Happy New Year and thanks for using the site.


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Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 31, 2009, 5:17 PM

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No pun intended, right?Wink
Loren
SW Washington


chickenhouse
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Dec 31, 2009, 5:39 PM

Post #22 of 25 (3057 views)
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HEY- I read the posts. I don't see where anybody said ya had a big BUTT!


Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 1, 2010, 7:33 AM

Post #23 of 25 (3039 views)
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Runs in the family!



Good for balance if nothing else - choke!

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Sorry Huffy - now and then we get silly. Sorry we didn't find answer first reply as we have our share of old Pharts here - the challenge is older should know and then the memory goes with it - LMAO!


They say, "Memory" is the SECOND thing you lose as you grow old. I forgot what the FIRST thing was!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

TomG



chickenhouse
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Jan 1, 2010, 7:40 AM

Post #24 of 25 (3034 views)
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WOW T, I guess it's true- eatin all them bon bons sure gives ya little FEET!


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 2, 2010, 6:26 PM

Post #25 of 25 (3023 views)
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That's just WRONG!!!!SmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmile
I'll bet my mother in law didn't even know you were taking her picture...
Loren
SW Washington

(This post was edited by Loren Champlain Sr on Jan 2, 2010, 6:27 PM)






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