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#90910 03/30/2004 3:39 AM | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,299 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,299 | Wanting to convert a 54 from 3 speed column to hydramatic. So it follows that I go from foot stomp starter to solenoid start. Rather than drill hole for the original style pushbutton switch, I thought about an ignition switch that would use the original key cylinder that had the momentary start position contact. Any ideas on what vehicle I should look towards that might have such a donor ignition switch. Would like to keep original bezel and appearance. would be great if it would hold my existing lock/tumbler assy. since it is keyed to doors already. Am I asking for too much? should I just go with original style pushbutton switch? Little help here? Thanks G.H. | | |
#90911 03/30/2004 4:03 AM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Greg,
I am using a 55-59 ignition switch in one of my 54s (that has been converted to 12v and has a solenoid starter).
It is a little smaller than the hole in the dash but works OK with the original bezell. I think I had to use a thin washer for behind the dash..
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#90912 03/30/2004 4:38 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,375 | You can probably use and ignition switch from a 50s olds or caddy,I used a 53 olds ignition switch in my 37 and it fit the hole in the dash perfect and I took the switch to a locksmith and had it made to accept my original 37 key  | | |
#90913 03/30/2004 7:22 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | You could mount the push button on a piece of angle iron conveniently hidden under the dash where only you know where it is. | | |
#90914 04/02/2004 9:09 PM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 122 | If you don't need the original switch anymore, I know a guy who could use one  Don't need the bezel just the switch/key.
Steve
55 1st Series 3/4 ton
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