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Left Side Ignition, converting your dash |
McMark |
Nov 25 2016, 11:52 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
About a year ago I struck a deal with Pete at Restoration Design to start reproducing the 914-6 dash piece. I gave him a discount on a fuel injection system in trade for the die development costs. He finished these up awhile ago, and they're now available on his web site. But it wasn't until now that I had time to install one. It's a pretty easy process that I'll detail here.
Here's the repalcement piece from RD. I intended the design to be cut apart and not installed as one piece. The idea is that you can mark the lock section and cut it out. And then what you're left with is the new piece and a template to mark the location where the new piece goes. The switch 'bump' and the little notch at the bottom of the dash are the alignment markers. It's not idiot proof though, so measure twice and cut once. Marking where I want the cuts. Precision cutoff wheel work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Template in place to mark dash for cutting. More precision surgery. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Replacement piece fits in the hole. I TIG welded it, but MIG works fine. Go slow, take brakes. Heat is the enemy. Grind and smooth to a no-filler needed finish. All in all, it took me almost exactly 2 hours to install the piece. It's lined up perfectly with the other holes and it's ready for install. I can do these for $200, send your dash to me and I'll convert it. This one isn't spoken for, but I'm saving first right of refusal for Rob (ConeDodger) since last I heard he wanted a left ignition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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Jan 20 2017, 11:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 25-February 13 From: South Florida Member No.: 15,579 Region Association: South East States |
Hello All,
We are trying to date when certain changes occurred in this style of ignition lock. Here is something that's been puzzling us for a while. We know all about the mechanics of the 911/914-6 style ignition switch from its earliest iteration on the early 911/912 with the steering lock option. Those pre-1970 steering locks came keyed to an "FL' profile key. They also had spade connectors on the electrical switch and did not have the small white buzzer contact switch. They also have the shaved end on the locking bolt end (no provision/recess for the security bolt). So, we have always assumed the next generation of the 911 switch (1970 on), which comes with a HC/NC key profile, always came with the buzzer contact switch. Well, this is not the case. We have one that does not have the provision for the buzzer contact switch. The casing is blocked off; no hole. So, which models/years did not have a buzzer contact switch? Also: When did the face of the lock cylinder change from a stainless steel cap to a black painted face? Last question: Did all 914-6 ignition switches come with the buzzer contact switch or was there a change from one model year to the next? Kudos to those that can answer these correctly. Thanks. |
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