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Originally Posted by ColoradoK5
that dash is coming around!! Just keep in mind for the ignition switch that the keys\keychain will swing and scratch up the paint. you could always use a single key? Lower corners would be good!  |
Yup! That's exactly why I decided to keep it low. I had thought about using an ignition from Ron Francis, but came back around to the OEM style. I will still use Ron Francis headlight and wiper switches. I'm going to use the 67 bezel so that I can mount it on the flat surface. I have already modified the spacer on the lathe so that it sits flat on the backside, and allows enough room for the bezel to screw on far enough (picture below). I have a couple idea for the backside of the dash to keep the spacer from turning when turning the key.
So a new set of matched ignition/door locks will be in order.
Also, I had thought about doing clear film on the lower part of the truck when done. I have to travel 3 miles of gravel road round trip to see pavement, so I had the idea of doing a little piece of the clear film around the ignition area to.
Headlight and wiper switches:
Here is what I did to the ignition. You can't see it in the second pic, but the spacer sits flat on the cardboard.