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01-30-2016 @ 8:59 AM

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I just bought a Merc dimmer switch that was chrome and took a couple of different colors to match the existing color for a 41. You could do that and paint the button.

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01-11-2016 @ 9:35 AM

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The chrome button ones may be Mercury I know they had chrome knobs in the Merc's. omo. ken ct.

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01-11-2016 @ 9:18 AM

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" If it Ain't broke don't fix it".

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01-08-2016 @ 11:08 AM

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Thanks everyone, it looks like maybe I will be satisfied with the button that has been working satisfactorily for the last 48 years.

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01-07-2016 @ 6:28 PM

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I ordered a starter button when I restored our 38 conv. coupe...wouldn't even go in the hole in the dash.I used an original one...not perfect but works well

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01-07-2016 @ 3:23 PM

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If you are not concerned with showing the car, just use the button you have. Even if you show it you might only lose a point or two

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01-06-2016 @ 9:58 AM

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It's fairly easy to replace the button. The only issue can be fit. The repop buttons are not always a match for the authentic in size / design.

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01-06-2016 @ 9:27 AM

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Thanks for the replies guys. That is kind of what I thought. I don't have one in front of me at the moment, but I wonder if it would be difficult to disassemble a repop and an original and swap the buttons. I think I have a couple of chrome (replacement style) ones in the shop. Otherwise I will just use the one that is in the car as it works fine. Thanks again.

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01-06-2016 @ 6:56 AM

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As previously noted, your car originally had a tan plastic button.
Perhaps a shade off topic but be forewarned: the repop starter buttons are "iffy" at best. If total authenticity does not matter to you, locate old stock and utilize that.
The repop buttons typically provide a very poor (did I mention VERY poor?) ground contact and the word stamped in to the bezel is very faint.
All in all - junk.

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01-06-2016 @ 5:20 AM

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The metal center button style are replacements the originals are colored plastic.

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