Like the one pictured in the pic below..... DC doesn't have one and I've been searching the internet with no luck. I did find the plastic piece with labeling on Ebay but can't find the chrome bezel the the plastic piece inserts into. Also, what else will I need? Is there a retaining nut? My car had the bare ignition switch hanging below the dash when I bought it. I'll probably go with a new ign sw/tumbler/keys as none of my keys work the door locks and the ign sw is OEM.
Look at the Avatar in the upper left,he probably has a few https://www.facebook.com/Rudys-Cl***ic-Auto-Chop-Shop-1527267377494142
Rudy finally got back to me. He said they're all missing on his '54's. He's wondering if '53 is the same. According to danman's parts and accessories illustrated catalog, both '53 and '54 ign switch pieces are the same with the exception of #'s 10868 - ign sw bezel seal and 10853 - ign sw bezel outer, which are both '54 specific. So basically, I'm no closer to obtaining a bezel than I was 3 weeks ago! In addition, how does the ignition switch attach to the dash? Is it held on by the bezel and bezel nut? There are no threads on the ign sw housing itself.
Ignition bezel 1954 ford ignition headlight heater lighter switch original ford $75, not mine. P 11580A Ignition Switch Dash Bezel For 1954-1955 Ford P***enger Cars (P11580A) $20.21
Check with Larry's T-Bird parts in Corona, CA. They have a lot of '54-56' Ford parts. I've gotten a lot of stuff from them.
I don't have a 54 now but I seem to remember the ign switch was held in by the small chrome "nut", really an insert inside the black plastic part with the lettering. There was a spring on the ignition switch that was on the back side of the dash and when the switch was pushed against the spring tension from the backside the insert would be able to release from the front and be removed which would allow the switch to come out. Hard to explain without just doing it.
Wow.....you guys rock! Larry's T-Bird parts for the win! Just ordered the chrome bezel, bezel insert, seal and nut, everything I needed. Many thanks! Also, stig read my mind. Couldn't figure out where or how that light housing attached. The pic provided answered my question! Thank you, sir!
One note of caution on Larry's T-Bird parts... I ordered a Vent Window Bracket on 12/31/20 and waited and waited for a ship notice. I figured it was a holiday delay so I gave them a call around the beginning of February to check the status. The guy said they're still waiting on the part and to give it 2 more weeks. It's mid-March and those 2 weeks are long gone with no part in hand. Hope you have better luck!
A bit off topic but a friend ordered a new F150 the end of July, was told 8 weeks to get it. He just got it last week, almost 8 MONTHS! Covid has screwed everything up.
one thing it would be a good idea to fit a big flat blade (wide and thick) to do the nut up.they sell a tool but it is almost useless as it has too narrow a blade and not deep enough.
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