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.

Check the classic threads, seems like there is some info there.

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.

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

'72, 914-6 was column mounted key. Limited to very few of the 6's. Earlier was dash mounted.

All 4's are on the column

But the 72 was a 914-4 Part

so the column key would be correct for a 72' tribute car?

See : http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=100179&hl=

This might help

check out post #7 in that linked thread.

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.

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.

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

Here's what I purchased for $250. Didn't pay tax

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).

You have my attention. :-)

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...

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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!! :-)

What year or part number for that switch ? Looks really clean...

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 ?

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

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.

I take it the lock tumblers are somewhat interchangeable...