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Posted by: boxsterfan Sep 9 2015, 05:47 PM
What are all of the parts required to get the ignition switch on the dash? I am imagining /6 steering columns are hard to come by or rather pricey? Other alternatives?
Seems like the big one if the steering column area so that you can have the steering wheel lock. Also, seems like something would have to be done to cleanup the original ignition switch location on the column.
Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 9 2015, 05:56 PM
Check the classic threads, seems like there is some info there.
Posted by: mepstein Sep 9 2015, 06:16 PM
All stock parts from a 911. A little bit of fab and welding. Parts are $200-300. Might also need an early steering wheel.
Posted by: boxsterfan Sep 9 2015, 06:22 PM
All stock parts from a 911. A little bit of fab and welding. Parts are $200-300. Might also need an early steering wheel.
I'm planning on converting to 5-lug with full 911 front supension bits. I see that the steering rack itself is the same. Sounds like dash needs some work to hook up the column in there.
Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 9 2015, 06:59 PM
Wasn't the 72 /6 ignition the same as the /4?
Just asking...
Posted by: theleschyouknow Sep 9 2015, 07:08 PM
Wasn't the 72 /6 ignition the same as the /4?
Just asking...
was the '72 -4 on the dash? I was under the impression all -4s were on the column?
cjl
Posted by: mepstein Sep 9 2015, 07:11 PM
'72, 914-6 was column mounted key. Limited to very few of the 6's. Earlier was dash mounted.
Posted by: mepstein Sep 9 2015, 07:29 PM
Wasn't the 72 /6 ignition the same as the /4?
Just asking...
was the '72 -4 on the dash? I was under the impression all -4s were on the column?
cjl
All 4's are on the column
Posted by: carr914 Sep 9 2015, 08:26 PM
'72, 914-6 was column mounted key. Limited to very few of the 6's. Earlier was dash mounted.
But the 72 was a 914-4 Part
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 9 2015, 08:35 PM
so the column key would be correct for a 72' tribute car?
Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 9 2015, 08:39 PM
See : http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=100179&hl=
This might help 
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Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 9 2015, 08:44 PM
check out post #7 in that linked thread.
Posted by: boxsterfan Sep 9 2015, 08:56 PM
I actually just miss the ignition on the dash like the previous Porsches I have owned. Seems like a worthwhile mod to me. Reminder: My car is currently half torn apart in the garage as it undergoes a rest-mod (I'm not building a concourse car) with tasteful mods.
Posted by: porschetub Sep 10 2015, 01:43 AM
All stock parts from a 911. A little bit of fab and welding. Parts are $200-300. Might also need an early steering wheel.
Would you get the column assembly,clamshell,indicator/wiper switches and ignition switch for that ? considering you have to pay P car tax then 911 tax
.I don't know ? but for coolness factor yes but the cost would be up there.
Posted by: dug Sep 10 2015, 02:59 AM
I believe I have all the parts to do this conversion. I will put together a list of what I have, including a 914-6 column. I can use the funds for a worthy cause.
cheers,
dug
Posted by: mepstein Sep 10 2015, 04:22 AM
All stock parts from a 911. A little bit of fab and welding. Parts are $200-300. Might also need an early steering wheel.
Would you get the column assembly,clamshell,indicator/wiper switches and ignition switch for that ? considering you have to pay P car tax then 911 tax
.I don't know ? but for coolness factor yes but the cost would be up there.
Here's what I purchased for $250. Didn't pay tax
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Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 10 2015, 06:28 AM
so the column key would be correct for a 72' tribute car?
That was what I'm getting at, if it is a conversion car, 72-up, the key on the column is still technically correct for a /6.
Posted by: boxsterfan Sep 10 2015, 01:08 PM
so the column key would be correct for a 72' tribute car?
That was what I'm getting at, if it is a conversion car, 72-up, the key on the column is still technically correct for a /6.
It's not a conversion car. Just looking at the mod. I am converting to a Getty 911 style dash. Motor will be a /4 still (2270 with ITB's).
Posted by: boxsterfan Sep 10 2015, 01:09 PM
I believe I have all the parts to do this conversion. I will put together a list of what I have, including a 914-6 column. I can use the funds for a worthy cause.
cheers,
dug
You have my attention. :-)
Posted by: naro914 Sep 10 2015, 01:19 PM
I just got a 911 ignition switch, drilled a hole (though I think I just used one that was there), took out the column switch and welded it shut. It uses the stock 914 everything else (switches and all) I don't have a steering column lock, and its the 'wrong' ignition in the dash, but thats OK with me....I was never looking for authenticity...
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 10 2015, 02:02 PM
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=82045
Posted by: boxsterfan Sep 10 2015, 04:29 PM
I just got a 911 ignition switch, drilled a hole (though I think I just used one that was there), took out the column switch and welded it shut. It uses the stock 914 everything else (switches and all) I don't have a steering column lock, and its the 'wrong' ignition in the dash, but thats OK with me....I was never looking for authenticity...
This is a pretty good idea also. I could live without a steering lock (although parking on steep hills would leave you open to some risk). Perhaps a manual lock mechanism could be worked out.
And it it is a 911 iginition switch, well...then it is a Porsche part!! :-)
Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 10 2015, 07:23 PM
I just got a 911 ignition switch, drilled a hole (though I think I just used one that was there), took out the column switch and welded it shut. It uses the stock 914 everything else (switches and all) I don't have a steering column lock, and its the 'wrong' ignition in the dash, but thats OK with me....I was never looking for authenticity...
What year or part number for that switch ? Looks really clean...
Posted by: naro914 Sep 10 2015, 07:35 PM
It's from a 964/993...I think I ended up finding one from a 964.
Like I said, not "authentic" 914/6...but the again, not much on Huey IS authentic...but, it is Porsche.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 10 2015, 07:47 PM
It's from a 964/993...I think I ended up finding one from a 964.
Like I said, not "authentic" 914/6...but the again, not much on Huey IS authentic...but, it is Porsche.
Is it keyed to the door key ?
Posted by: r_towle Sep 10 2015, 07:54 PM
You can easily key the doors to match the ignition key....that way works better.
Funny, I frequently try to find a place to put my 911 key on the column
Posted by: naro914 Sep 10 2015, 07:58 PM
It's from a 964/993...I think I ended up finding one from a 964.
Like I said, not "authentic" 914/6...but the again, not much on Huey IS authentic...but, it is Porsche.
Is it keyed to the door key ?
It's not...but neither door is the same either since Huey was rebuilt by something like 4 other cars...passenger there's no key. I've never gotten around to getting at least the doors the same.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 11 2015, 06:44 AM
You can easily key the doors to match the ignition key....that way works better.
Funny, I frequently try to find a place to put my 911 key on the column
I take it the lock tumblers are somewhat interchangeable...
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