Supplier of a GOOD ignition switch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

masterbeavis · 07-29-2005, 12:17 AM

I need an ignition switch ('72). The old one wont shut off my ignition anymore. Ive been told that reproduction switches tend to be junk, and want to buy a good one. I will be making some upgrades to the electrical system so the switch is not having 50 amps drawn through it, but still want to buy a good switch

Thanks in advance

69 Short Fleet · 07-29-2005, 02:20 AM

Could try and get a NOS one on e-bay (can't remember if I've seen them before though). What was wrong with the repop ones (just curious)? Or you could check GM (might be a long shot though). Doug

Longhorn Man · 07-29-2005, 05:35 AM

I bought one at auto zone back in late 97, and it has been removed and placed in the next truck every time I got rid of a truck. It still works fine.

chip46wis · 07-29-2005, 07:31 AM

Bought mine at the local parts store for under $15-no problems----yet

Sweet72 · 07-29-2005, 07:49 AM

Bought one at NAPA, Echlin, (their line of electrical components) and not a problem for five years now.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-29-2005, 08:01 PM

Bought one from AutoZone for about $10 that's made by Wells. It's been in there for about a year and still works fine. I have a GM one still in the box, but that's for when I restore the truck.

masterbeavis · 07-29-2005, 08:11 PM

A good friend of mine who has restored a couple of 67-72's and works on them quite frequently said they had problems. I am assuming they had problems because of improper wiring. I dont like buying junk. I do it, but on critical stuff, I like to save a headache, and spend an extra dollar.

Longhorn Man · 07-29-2005, 08:21 PM

Inspect the harness. They frequently melt and cause problems from all the amps going through it. Use dielectric grease also, it'll help controll the heat.

Fred T · 07-29-2005, 09:37 PM

I went to my local parts store and bought a Standard brand replacement. Never had a problem with them.

07-29-2005, 12:17 AM	#1
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Supplier of a GOOD ignition switch? I need an ignition switch ('72). The old one wont shut off my ignition anymore. Ive been told that reproduction switches tend to be junk, and want to buy a good one. I will be making some upgrades to the electrical system so the switch is not having 50 amps drawn through it, but still want to buy a good switch Thanks in advance __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

07-29-2005, 07:49 AM	#5
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Bought one at NAPA, Echlin, (their line of electrical components) and not a problem for five years now. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

07-29-2005, 08:01 PM	#6
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Bought one from AutoZone for about $10 that's made by Wells. It's been in there for about a year and still works fine. I have a GM one still in the box, but that's for when I restore the truck. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

07-29-2005, 08:11 PM	#7
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	A good friend of mine who has restored a couple of 67-72's and works on them quite frequently said they had problems. I am assuming they had problems because of improper wiring. I dont like buying junk. I do it, but on critical stuff, I like to save a headache, and spend an extra dollar. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

07-29-2005, 09:37 PM	#9
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I went to my local parts store and bought a Standard brand replacement. Never had a problem with them. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

07-29-2005, 02:20 AM	#2
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Could try and get a NOS one on e-bay (can't remember if I've seen them before though). What was wrong with the repop ones (just curious)? Or you could check GM (might be a long shot though). Doug

07-29-2005, 05:35 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I bought one at auto zone back in late 97, and it has been removed and placed in the next truck every time I got rid of a truck. It still works fine.

07-29-2005, 07:31 AM	#4
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Bought mine at the local parts store for under $15-no problems----yet

07-29-2005, 08:21 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Inspect the harness. They frequently melt and cause problems from all the amps going through it. Use dielectric grease also, it'll help controll the heat.

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