NOS Sorensen SW-148 Stoplight Switch – USA Made

Description:
Correct for 1964–67 GM platforms including Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile models. Cross-referenced with Standard DS-148, Niehoff HL-148, and Delco D1806. Threaded body with plunger-style actuator – mounts near brake pedal bracket. NOS condition – includes original packaging – not a reproduction.
⚙️ Part Overview
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Manufacturer: Sorensen (Standard Motor Products)
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Part Number: SW-148
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Type: Stoplight (brake light) switch
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Design: Threaded body with plunger-style actuator
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Function: Activates brake lights when pedal is depressed
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Country of Origin: USA
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Packaging: Typically boxed; NOS units may show shelf wear or be bundled in multi-part lots
🚗 Fitment & Specific Applications
Direct catalog data is limited, but SW-148 appears consistent with mid-1960s GM platforms, especially Chevrolet and Pontiac models using mechanical brake switches. Based on adjacent part numbers and verified NOS listings:
Make | Models (Typical) | Years | Notes |
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Chevrolet | Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne | 1964–1967 | Mechanical brake switch systems |
Pontiac | Tempest, Catalina | 1964–1967 | Confirm bracket and terminal style |
Oldsmobile | Cutlass, F-85 | 1964–1966 | May share bracket with SW-145 |
Mounts near the brake pedal bracket and completes the circuit to rear lamps when the pedal is depressed.
🔁 Cross-Reference Numbers
Brand | Part Number |
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Sorensen | SW-148 |
Niehoff | HL-148 |
Standard | DS-148 |
Wells | SW148 |
NAPA Echlin | SL148 |
Delco | D1806 (approximate match) |
These interchange numbers reflect compatibility across multiple aftermarket brands for GM-style mechanical stoplight switches