Ignition switch question:

When (if ever) did Studebaker start using "modern," four-position ignition switches?

My pickup currently has a cheap, no-name, four-position ignition switch (you know; the type that uses those awful, tiny, one-inch keys) that was probably purchased in the bargain bin at the previous owner's FLAPS. I'd sure like to get that generic piece of crap outta there, and replace it with a Studebaker part (and the Studebaker keys that go along with it!).

I need a unit that will mount to the sheet metal of the instrument panel (as opposed to, say, the steering column). Is there a genuine Studebaker OEM part out there that will fit the bill, or am I out of luck?

Thanks!

-Dutch

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Dutch
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1955 was the first year for a key switch with a "start" position.

nate

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Nate Nagel

EVERYTHING almost in the 50's used a short Key.. its a HURD.. tiny as HECK.. they were then a big supplier of OEM locks for several companies.. 1125 IIRR for the key blank number.. started in 48 on some Jeeps.. then migrated to Fords and Studes.. last NEW use I seen for it was the doors on a 98 Winnebago.. --Shiva--

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BTW, get a LATER model Hawk/lark lock, takes a yale 133 blank which IS longer than the 6 cut GM key blank.. OR it can be replaced with a 5 cut Chrysler plug.. the lock housing is interchangeable.. --Shiva--

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rustynutgarage

Yeah, I saw it in there, but to tell the truth, I actually don't really care for floor starters anyway...

rustynutgarage wrote:

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Dutch

That may be but today's plastic cars with manual transmissions require a full depress of the clutch pedal to start. Sorta like the old days...

JT

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Robert Black

I would think most of the motorhomes and slide-in campers would use that short key. That bonded sheet aluminum(or fibreglass)/styrofoam/masonite door is pretty thin on them, and a key that is any longer would poke right through to the inside..

Craig.

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studebaker8

LOTS of places use them.. pop machines, etc.. its called an ACE or an ACE II key

you got a choice of 7 8 or 9 pin versions.. and ALL pins must be depressed at once to turn.. each pin can have 1 of 10? depths of cuts.. so the total number of possibilities of pinning are ASTRONOMICAL.. say, 10 to the 7th if you used all?

100,000,000 if I counted right?

they can be easily armored to make them harder to remove too..

I got a machine to copy them, too..lol

--Shiva--

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most camper shells use a y11 or similar..

motor homes use a similar shaped but different grooves, usually a TRIMARK..16 or so different blanks in that family --Shiva--

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