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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | I used the original ignition switch when I restored my truck some 6+ years ago.
Lately I had to wiggle the key to get power. Finally decided to replace it.
Thanks to the search function I was able to remove the lock with the key that matches the door and purchase a new factory style switch.
Sure was easier to do this a few years ago without the seat, pedals and floor shiftier in the way.
Anyway, works great again. Thanks to everyone who posts great information. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,436 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,436 | I had to replace my key switch as well. It's a heck of a lot easier if you happen to have a key!! I ended up breaking the back of the switch assembly when I removed the connector. It was interesting to see what was inside of it though.. particularly the burned portions.
Another quality post.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 158 | I wonder what all the 'cob artists' are going to do when today's trucks become vintage & you can no longer get them started when you lose keys & jamb screwdrivers in the ignition switches....I just have no patience for un doing & correcting cob so called repairs....You would think I would have learned with my first truck, and now I'm on to a second one, without undoing the mess on the first one....& I haven't even gotten to start basic restorations yet....I have to wonder what triggers the brain when it comes to an age of a vehicle....When their new or rather new the repairs are done correctly, then when the age crosses a threshold, attacking repairs with a hatchet seems to be the norm.......just not getting it... | | |
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