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nvrdone · 12-27-2019, 10:28 AM

im looking for an ignition switch for my '49AD. I would like one that fits in the original location, has start & accessory positions. Any ideas? Thanks

Zippi · 12-27-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

im looking for an ignition switch for my '49AD. I would like one that fits in the original location, has start & accessory positions. Any ideas? Thanks

I saw this one on Flebay.

https://www.ebay.com/i/254304032779?...BoCaJ4QAvD_BwE

**mr48chev** · 12-27-2019, 08:36 PM

According to Filling station that part number is good to use on a truck https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...Z5Z5Z50000014x

THE PROBLEM IS= 49 and 50 Chevy cars had a push button starter on the dash.

Even if you bought that switch that Zippi showed or the one I show you still have to have a push button as it won't start with the key. I've got the 49 and 50 Chevy car wiring diagrams sitting beside me on the table that show that both years use a push button. It does have a se[arate Auxiliary post though.

My motor's auto wiring diagram book was printed in 1952 and shows that Chevy cars up though 52 had push button starters.

nvrdone · 12-28-2019, 12:22 AM

there's the problem. I don't want a push button start. any other ideas?

NorCalGal · 12-28-2019, 12:41 AM

American auto wire, 4 position .25 connection for a one inch hole part # 500005

MiraclePieCo · 12-28-2019, 01:30 AM

I just used Speedway's generic keyed ignition switch. It fit perfectly in the factory hole and has accessory and start positions.

nvrdone · 12-28-2019, 12:50 PM

thanks guys (and girl) I will order that today.

**mr48chev** · 12-28-2019, 03:17 PM

I've never had any luck with a "generic" aka universal switch staying in place in my 48. I put one in in the 70's and it would always come loose in the hole. That was a parts house unit that had a smaller diameter though.

I never had an issue with a push button to start the truck and in a lot of respects it is a safety item. Personally I like the idea of a hidden start button even if it is connected to the key switch start wire.

12-27-2019, 10:28 AM	#1
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	ignition switch im looking for an ignition switch for my '49AD. I would like one that fits in the original location, has start & accessory positions. Any ideas? Thanks

12-27-2019, 08:36 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: ignition switch According to Filling station that part number is good to use on a truck https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...Z5Z5Z50000014x THE PROBLEM IS= 49 and 50 Chevy cars had a push button starter on the dash. Even if you bought that switch that Zippi showed or the one I show you still have to have a push button as it won't start with the key. I've got the 49 and 50 Chevy car wiring diagrams sitting beside me on the table that show that both years use a push button. It does have a se[arate Auxiliary post though. My motor's auto wiring diagram book was printed in 1952 and shows that Chevy cars up though 52 had push button starters. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 12-27-2019 at 08:48 PM.

12-28-2019, 12:22 AM	#4
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: ignition switch there's the problem. I don't want a push button start. any other ideas?

12-28-2019, 12:41 AM	#5
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: ignition switch American auto wire, 4 position .25 connection for a one inch hole part # 500005 __________________ Jan's 53

12-28-2019, 01:30 AM	#6
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: ignition switch I just used Speedway's generic keyed ignition switch. It fit perfectly in the factory hole and has accessory and start positions. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

12-28-2019, 12:50 PM	#7
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: ignition switch thanks guys (and girl) I will order that today.

12-28-2019, 03:17 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: ignition switch I've never had any luck with a "generic" aka universal switch staying in place in my 48. I put one in in the 70's and it would always come loose in the hole. That was a parts house unit that had a smaller diameter though. I never had an issue with a push button to start the truck and in a lot of respects it is a safety item. Personally I like the idea of a hidden start button even if it is connected to the key switch start wire. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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