62 Mercury/Galaxie stop light switch options

My dual MC arrived today. Looks way better than my original single bowl unit, but one thing i didn't think about was the brake light switch. On the single unit the switch is engaged by the hydraulics but the new MC doesn't have this. I guess i need to fit an electrical switch down by the pedal or in the linkage somewhere so before i start cutting and welding, does anyone have the best solution for this or will a later 65> switch do the trick ?

Would be interested to see what others have done to get around this.

cheers

 

I use the Delco lever switch that was used on mid fifties GMs, Cushmans and lots of things. It comes in left or right and is a good switch.The lever can be bent, shortened, drilled tapped, It can fit any application. Some hydraulic switches do not work will silicone brake fluid but this will! Remember it comes in left or right



http://www.softcom.net/users/acnss/image/BrakeSwitchLeverLH.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1957-P...Parts_Accessories&hash=item257b9b6d58&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lever-Type-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aaaff2e0f&vxp=mtr

 

How about a "T" in the brake line and use the original switch?

 

I didn't even realise this was possible
It would certainly save me some wiring headaches.

 

This looks good too!
Thanks very much, hope these are easy to find over here!

 

I edited to add more

 

68 f100 electric bl switch is a very simple install.

 

http://www.carid.com/1978-chevy-malibu-interior-parts/goodmark-interior-2021607.html

From a 1978 Chevy Malibu.

Put it under the pedal level, sits in a channel, works nice

L

 

That's the easiest, did it on my bird, works like a champ....

 

I did something similar on my '64. I had to drill a hole in the pedal arm so I could rivet a stop bracket fot the switch plunger to push against.

Bob