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Old 04-23-2022, 10:07 PM
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Default 1962 Catalina courtesy light door jamb switch location

After sitting inside for about 15 years, it's time for me to get started on my Catalina again. I want to add Courtesy Lights so when you open the door they come on but I'll be darn if I can find out where the door jamb switches mount. Can anyone post a pic of where the door jamb switches mount? Since the windows were kept closed at least the interior still looks good.
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Old 04-24-2022, 03:47 PM
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Front door jamb, there’s a silver bezel with a black button sticking out of it.

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Old 04-26-2022, 03:24 AM
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You will have to remove the filler panel between the fender and the body to see it. With the door open the panel comes off after removing about 6 Philips screws

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Old 04-26-2022, 09:22 PM
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Goatracer1,
Thanks for that info. That's exactly what I was looking for. Once I got on my hands & knees and looked behind the filler panel I could see the hole for the courtesy light switch. Of course I feel like a complete Idiot now but at least I know where the switch goes. Now everything makes sense.

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Old 04-27-2022, 10:03 AM
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Goatracer1,
Thanks for that info. That's exactly what I was looking for. Once I got on my hands & knees and looked behind the filler panel I could see the hole for the courtesy light switch. Of course I feel like a complete Idiot now but at least I know where the switch goes. Now everything makes sense.
If you want to install the correct size and look switch, they are a little hard to source. At least they were 6-7 years ago when I fixed mine. If I recall, I found my new correct switches as a Chevy part. It is not the typical Pontiac switch used in the later models with the small metal plunger and a nut to hold it in. It has a plastic plunger and a snap-in metal surround. BTW, your car looks great, right through the dirt.

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mgarblik,
Thanks for that info. I realized I just messed up. I bought a door jamb switch for a 62 Pontiac and realized after it was for a 4 door. I don't know what the difference is between a 2 door & 4 door switch. I also found this switch on eBay for a Chevy door jamb switch. Is this what you used?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/33072443189....c100667.m2042

The posted Picture is the one for a 62 Pontiac 4 door car but I have no idea what the difference is between a 2 Dr switch and a 4 Dr switch
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If I’m not wrong the 4 Dr front switch has provisions for a wire running to the back door switch. With a little work either can be made to work. In fact any switch that fits the hole can be made to work.

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Yes, your picture looks just like the one I used.

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Old 04-27-2022, 10:42 PM
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Goatracer1 & mgarblk,
Thanks for your feed back & input. It's greatly appreciated! I plan on getting on the Catalina real soon. I've collected all the parts needed to get my suspension installed but what got me to get serious on the car i found a NOS Ash Tray & Cigar Lighter lamp kit on eRape. My very first 62 Catalina had the light group option and I wanted it in my Current Catalina. I've been searching on & off for this since the year 2000. I found the door jamb switch on eRape also but got worried when I found it was for a 4DR car. Now that I know it doesn't matter I'm really anxious to get my Catalina finished.
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