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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 11:36 AM
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1952 F1 ignition switch installation help needed

Looking for some advice on installing a new switch from Carpenters… when I bought the truck and started the restoration, the original switch was hanging down and hot wired, after several years of work I’m now rewiring the freshly painted cab, but can’t figure out how the switch is actually secured to the dash. The housing and spring line up and fit perfectly, but I can figure out if I’m missing a clip or some other part, as the switch doesn’t rotate at all, nor does the bezel. Can anyone assist? Thanks….
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 12:17 PM
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I believe it is like my 51. There is a bezzle that locks on the end sticking out the dash.




 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks for the reply Rich, does the bezel just push on?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 05:33 PM
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I believe you push the bezel on and turn it.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 06:10 PM
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That is correct. Push on then twist clockwize if I remember correctly...
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 07:37 PM
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Thanks folks, I needed to gently twist the Chinese repop bezel on and off a couple of times with pliers on the bench, after wrapping the edge with tape to avoid scratching it. That opened up the required gap enough so that it could be installed while the switch was pushed into the dash from behind.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 07:56 PM
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Dang those are some beautiful dashes - mine is original and not so bright and shiny!

 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 08:01 PM
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Welcome cdc1960, to FTE. We'd love to see more pictures of your truck.

I'm glad the guys here were able to point you in the right direction.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by EffieTrucker
Welcome cdc1960, to FTE. We'd love to see more pictures of your truck.

I'm glad the guys here were able to point you in the right direction.
thanks for the welcome! Here’s hat it looks like at the moment…



Today’s progress
 
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Old Dec 10, 2022 | 09:15 PM
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Dang those are some beautiful dashes - mine is original and not so bright and shiny!
It sure is shiny and pretty, pretty and shiny!

Have you tried waxing your original dash? Or use rubbing compound.
 
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