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eseaton · 10-19-2008, 03:14 PM

I got told today that the 70-72 trucks had the option for the switch to be mounted in the column is that true?

ChevLoRay · 10-19-2008, 04:21 PM

Nope. Not until the '73's did the trucks have ignition on the column. Somebody was mis-informed.

eseaton · 10-20-2008, 07:39 AM

the guy said he had a 71 and his dad had a 72 that the switches were in the column i had never heard of the that until 73 but he insistead that it was an option.

68gmsee · 10-20-2008, 10:03 AM

I never heard of that option. I've owned and looked at these trucks for more years that I care to say, and I've never seen one with the column ignition unless it was converted.

If it was an option, it was a rare one.

**LockDoc** · 10-20-2008, 10:26 AM

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I think whoever told the guy that was pulling his leg... Someone probably changed the column and told him that when they sold him the truck. If it was an option it would be listed on the glove box sticker.....

LockDoc

eseaton · 10-20-2008, 11:59 AM

its not my truck its a guy that i work with and he is having trouble getting an ignition switch that fits, i've never heard of it either but i thought maybe i had missed it, that is why i thought i'd ask the experts.

**LockDoc** · 10-20-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by eseaton

its not my truck its a guy that i work with and he is having trouble getting an ignition switch that fits, i've never heard of it either but i thought maybe i had missed it, that is why i thought i'd ask the experts.

Do the door locks use the same key as the ignition? I bet not. If the lock is in the steering column he would need an ignition cylinder for a later GM truck. The cylinder needs to be the one with a retaining clip that holds in in, not the one with a screw. The Briggs & Stratton part number is 607893. I don't know if the parts houses can cross that number over or not. If not let me know and I will see if I can come up with another number...

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2008, 08:14 PM

Or maybe a photo of the column so we can ID it and tell you what year parts to ask for.
It wasn't avalible till 73, period.

eseaton · 10-20-2008, 08:33 PM

how can I find out the build specs for these trucks the guy im arguing with says that his and his dads trucks both had column mouted switches and he swears that his dads was bought brand new how can i find an options listing or specs to prove him wrong or do i just keep arguing with himuntil he proves me wrong?

10-19-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
eseaton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 190	Ignition switch I got told today that the 70-72 trucks had the option for the switch to be mounted in the column is that true?

10-19-2008, 04:21 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Ignition switch Nope. Not until the '73's did the trucks have ignition on the column. Somebody was mis-informed. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-20-2008, 07:39 AM	#3
eseaton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 190	Re: Ignition switch the guy said he had a 71 and his dad had a 72 that the switches were in the column i had never heard of the that until 73 but he insistead that it was an option.

10-20-2008, 10:03 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Ignition switch I never heard of that option. I've owned and looked at these trucks for more years that I care to say, and I've never seen one with the column ignition unless it was converted. If it was an option, it was a rare one.

10-20-2008, 10:26 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,632	Re: Ignition switch - I think whoever told the guy that was pulling his leg... Someone probably changed the column and told him that when they sold him the truck. If it was an option it would be listed on the glove box sticker..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-20-2008, 11:59 AM	#6
eseaton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 190	Re: Ignition switch its not my truck its a guy that i work with and he is having trouble getting an ignition switch that fits, i've never heard of it either but i thought maybe i had missed it, that is why i thought i'd ask the experts.

10-20-2008, 08:14 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Ignition switch Or maybe a photo of the column so we can ID it and tell you what year parts to ask for. It wasn't avalible till 73, period.

10-20-2008, 08:33 PM	#9
eseaton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 190	Re: Ignition switch how can I find out the build specs for these trucks the guy im arguing with says that his and his dads trucks both had column mouted switches and he swears that his dads was bought brand new how can i find an options listing or specs to prove him wrong or do i just keep arguing with himuntil he proves me wrong?



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