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Posted by: GApilot May 26 2023, 10:21 PM

Hi, looking for the an early ignition switch assembly for a 1970, ideally with a key. These are different than the later switch assemblies. Thanks for reading.

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker May 27 2023, 08:28 AM

They are very scarce, but I think I have a couple. Pm coming.

Posted by: 914sgofast2 May 27 2023, 09:04 AM

Have you looked at a 1970 VW Bug? I think they are the same. The turn signal mechanisms are the same.

Posted by: cgnj May 28 2023, 11:37 AM

I'm parting a 70 ATM in Philadelphia 19124. Sent you a pm.

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker May 30 2023, 08:13 AM

They are the same housing, but the lock cylinder inside is exclusive to the 914.

Posted by: theer Jun 1 2023, 10:32 PM

I might have one from a ‘70 I parted out years ago. What makes the early cylinder different?

Posted by: cgnj Jun 2 2023, 10:04 AM

The frustration involved in removal and replacement of the ignition switch. I just did this. I'll post pics later to show how frustrating it can be.

Posted by: 914sgofast2 Jun 2 2023, 04:07 PM

The early switches for the 1970 model have a wiring pigtail harness soldered to the part of the ignition switch fastened to the lock cylinder. That ignition wiring pigtail has to fished thru a narrow passage in the upper steering column, and then to a connector hidden behind the dash board.

On the later model cars the electrical part of the ignition switch has just several spade wiring connectors on it with the separate wiring harness already in the steering column, so you just have to connect a set of spade connectors to the rear of the switch. There is no need to fish a bunch of wires thru a passage in the column and into back of the dash board to a large connector hidden behind the dash board.