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I bought an ignition switch from Chevy Duty for a floor starter switch. It fits in the dash real nice. I want to get away from a floor starter switch, so I decided to but an ignition switch with the starter switch built in (like more recent cars). I went down to the parts store and bought one for $ 8.00. HOWEVER, the aluminum cylinder that encases the contacts in the switch is too great a diameter (I think) to fit up into the well in the dash. I called Chevy Duty and ordered one from them (Thinking they have had experience.) Before puchasing it, they assurred me that it would fit. I ordered it and it was the same one I bought at the parts store!!!!

Has anyone installed one f these ignition switches in a 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton dash and what is the trick? Or perhaps it won't work? I am tempted to find a spring loaded push button starter switch (rated for the solenoid) and hide it under the dash.

MAKE THE HOLE BIGGER OR INSTALL A BUTTON.I GO FOR THE BUTTON

Please don't make the hole bigger. Please, someone someday might wish you hadn't.

I have one of the universal key switches in my 54 and it is a piece of crap. What you want is a real Chevy part from a later truck. The keys will match your door key and it will be good quality. The switch on my 62 would be perfect.

I am looking for one myself.