window switch Question

Discussion in '1973-1987' started by jonesda123, Feb 24, 2009.

  1. jonesda123

    jonesda123 Member

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    Why is the 78 thru 81 master switch so high compared to the the 82 thru 87 whats the difference because i needed one for my 81 silverado when i checked on price i was floored by the price difference !!!!
     
  2. Pontiac1976

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    The newer switches are made or Plastic / The older ones are made of white steel (pot metal)
     
  3. jonesda123

    jonesda123 Member

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    But can the 82 thru 87 work on a 81 ???
     
  4. jonesda123

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    so does any chevy guys know the answer to this one????????
     
  5. nerfherder78

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    Been awhile since I've seen a '78-'81 truck w/ pw in the salvage yard and they were basically the same, but I think they had a slightly different style connector. If you have an older switch you can take it to the parts store to compare it to the newer ones (found in the Help! parts section).
     

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