What goes between the brake release and the wiper switch?

Discussion in 'Classic Buicks' started by V8PunkRocket, Oct 14, 2008.

  1. V8PunkRocket

    V8PunkRocket Well-Known Member

    Car is a 56 Special.

    I have a hole where there should be something. In between the wiper switch and the parking brake release is a hole, and I have no idea what should be there. Looking at some pics I found on the Net, it appears to be some sort of indicator light, but I haven't a clue what.

    Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. 322bnh

    322bnh Well-Known Member

    The hole was used for the power antenna switch...good place to put a starter button if the original starting system is inoperative.
     
  3. buickbonery

    buickbonery Mike Hogan

    It could also be the optional rear speaker switch. I recently pulled one for a customer and I've attached a picture of what the dash looks like with the hole for the rear speaker switch.
     

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  4. V8PunkRocket

    V8PunkRocket Well-Known Member

    Mike, shame you aren't closer, I discovered today that my trans is stuck in gear and that the rear end is toast.
     
  5. buickbonery

    buickbonery Mike Hogan

    Sorry to hear about your troubles. I can send you a ring and pinion if that is all you need for the rear end.
     
  6. cptkinguru

    cptkinguru New Member

    I'm thinking it's the parking brake light. If I remember right mine is red with a chrome outer ring.
     
  7. 56buickinga

    56buickinga Well-Known Member


    It is the Parking Brake light. Lets you know when the parking brake is engaged.
     

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