Looking for 53 chevy ignition switch

Been doing some searching online and around here and can't seem to find an ignition switch for my 53 chevy hard top? I need the switch body not the cylinder. One of the terminals (start terminal) on my housing is really loose and causing issues. I had an aftermarket switch but I will have to machine a piece or possibly weld something to the dash for a secure fix to the aftermarket switch not fitting correctly. PM me if you have one you can sell me or let me know of a supplier I can contact. Thanks in advance.

 

Chev's of the 40s, National Chevy ***ociation, Patricks or any of those guys all don't have one? None on eBay?

 

Wi;; a 55 work. Their almost identical. Try Antique Auto 817 275 2381

 

I might have one in a box in my shop..pm me when you can and remind me to go look this weekend..

 

Thanks for the info, National Chevy, Patricks, cl***ics parts of america, or ebay no luck.
Jim Carters is going to get back with me.

my question is, b/c i've gotten a lot of different information,
What housing will work? A guy on ebay told me the book says 49-53 all work even buick and pontiac.
National Chevy said only 53 - 54 will work
other phone calls have yielded different info?

Anyone? The one in my dash is a 4 terminal housing

 

I just went to the parts store and got a universal switch with GM style keys. It has male spade connectors on the back that are labeled and the original 53 bezel screwed on it no problem. I dont have any part numbers...shouldnt be too hard to find though.

 

http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/search...switch&dept=car&searchbtn.x=34&searchbtn.y=17

 

Expensive for a stock replacement. Universal ones are cheaper, I went that route on our '53.

 

Well, I stumbled across a guy online that says he has a few. He only wanted $25 plus $5 shipping. He seems to have many parts cars of many different varieties. He said he will send it out on Monday. I'll let you know how it goes ... Here is a link if anyone else is needing parts. Thanks for the help.

http://restored-cl***ics.com/south-dakota/index.html

 

Got the switch yesterday. Original and in good condition. The key does not work so I'll have to get with a locksmith so I can get the barrel out but other than that it was a good deal.