Left side ignition switch conversion-Alternate Idea, Conversion is completed. |
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Left side ignition switch conversion-Alternate Idea, Conversion is completed. |
jkb944t |
Mar 22 2017, 11:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
I am considering an alternate plan for a left side ignition switch conversion. My plan is to alter a standard 914-4 steering column to accept a left side 911 ignition switch including the locking feature.
I would remove the right hand ignition switch and possibly fill in the area like some others have done. The other option would be to insert a push button switch instead of the key tumbler and use it to energize a windshield washer pump motor. I will need to get some dimensions shown on the photo so I know how to modify the standard 914-4 column to accept the 911 ignition switch. It would be very helpful if someone can help with these dimensions. Jeff B |
jkb944t |
Mar 5 2018, 12:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
I made some substantial progress this weekend.
I fabricated the horseshoe clamping bracket by using some 3/16 x 5/8 bar stock. I heated the steel up and bent it around a .71 diameter socket extension. I trimmed off the excess length and ground it to fit to the curved steering tube. During the fit up further down I tack welded the horseshoe bracket and then finish welding it out of the car. The next step is to locate the ignition switch mounting sheet metal from R&D I opened up the existing hole in the dash that was originally for the emergency flashers. Then I mounted the 911 ignition switch. I trimmed the switch sheet metal to a rough size and then bolted the sheet metal to the ignition switch to determine where to cut the dash hole. Once the hole was cut open I cleaned up the surrounding metal and then tack welded everything together. Next came the final welding which was a little rough but it finished up with a little grinding and paint. Jeff B |
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