47-55.1 '54 Ignition, can you keep the foot pedal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CoachH · 01-08-2020, 06:52 PM

We are nearly complete with our '54 - S10 conversion. I am finishing up the electrical now and wondering about options for ignition. I would love to keep the original look with the foot pedal starter but want something electrical. Does anyone know of kits or options for this?

Thanks!

mikebte · 01-08-2020, 06:53 PM

I used a foot start from a tractor when I changed mine over. Kept the foot start but it was an electric button under the foot pedal that was tied into the ignition.

**mongocanfly** · 01-08-2020, 07:02 PM

My 55 1st had a momentary starter switch in floorboard...looks like a dimmer switch...I plan on using the same when I do that truck

**mr48chev** · 01-09-2020, 04:20 AM

Foot stater for a tractor is easy to get, pretty well weather proof and work good. Guys even figure out how to use the top of the stomp pedal on them for the right look.

At Tractor Supply if you have one https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...-switch-dr405c

https://www.amazon.com/R3682-Tractor.../dp/B016AO4JJM

You can probably pick one up at Ford NewHolland
2625 SE 3rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-8113

01-08-2020, 06:52 PM	#1
CoachH Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Corvallis Posts: 55	'54 Ignition, can you keep the foot pedal? We are nearly complete with our '54 - S10 conversion. I am finishing up the electrical now and wondering about options for ignition. I would love to keep the original look with the foot pedal starter but want something electrical. Does anyone know of kits or options for this? Thanks!

01-08-2020, 06:53 PM	#2
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: '54 Ignition, can you keep the foot pedal? I used a foot start from a tractor when I changed mine over. Kept the foot start but it was an electric button under the foot pedal that was tied into the ignition. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache 3100/ 283 TBI / 4L60E My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mikebtte

01-08-2020, 07:02 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: '54 Ignition, can you keep the foot pedal? My 55 1st had a momentary starter switch in floorboard...looks like a dimmer switch...I plan on using the same when I do that truck __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-09-2020, 04:20 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,643	Re: '54 Ignition, can you keep the foot pedal? Foot stater for a tractor is easy to get, pretty well weather proof and work good. Guys even figure out how to use the top of the stomp pedal on them for the right look. At Tractor Supply if you have one https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...-switch-dr405c https://www.amazon.com/R3682-Tractor.../dp/B016AO4JJM You can probably pick one up at Ford NewHolland 2625 SE 3rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333 (541) 757-8113 __________________ 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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