Tightening ignition switch retainer nut - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ZEKE68 · 03-12-2018, 10:46 PM

What do you use to tighten the three slot ignition switch retaining nut?

**LockDoc** · 03-12-2018, 11:02 PM

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These are available from most parts vendors....

I made my own from a piece of thin wall tubing.

LockDoc

**Steeveedee** · 03-12-2018, 11:30 PM

Leon's nicer to the bezel nut that I have been. Use his solution and leave the screwdriver and rubber hammer that I used in the tool box. There is a spanner made for this application, but most people don't buy it if they go to a shop for their repairs.

**jocko** · 03-12-2018, 11:35 PM

The very first thing you'll do AFTER you hit the screwdriver with a hammer and drag the tip if it all across your dash is rush out and buy the $8 wrench for ignition bezels

Many of them have a little bar welded across the top so you can tighten them sufficiently by hand.

EDIT: one note - be careful the first time you use one with a bar on it - it may hit your dash bezel and scrape the chrome plastic - just be aware, easy to not see it coming...

jmader · 03-13-2018, 08:33 AM

Do local parts stores carry these or do they need to be bought online?

ZEKE68 · 03-13-2018, 09:03 AM

The Truck and Car Shop in Orange California has them for $9.00 plus shipping.

**LockDoc** · 03-13-2018, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmader

Do local parts stores carry these or do they need to be bought online?

You would just have to call around and see. Some of them may have them on hand....

LockDoc

cj847 · 05-14-2022, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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These are available from most parts vendors....

I made my own from a piece of thin wall tubing.

LockDoc

I can't find this tool on any of the vendor sites. I found the 68-72 tool.
While I'm at it, what about the tool for the other switch bezels?
Thanks for any input.

**LockDoc** · 05-14-2022, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj847

I can't find this tool on any of the vendor sites. I found the 68-72 tool.
While I'm at it, what about the tool for the other switch bezels?
Thanks for any input.

Evidently you are looking for a tool for the '67 bezel. You will probably have to make one.

For the light and wiper eschuctions I use a pair of needle nose pliers. They really shouldn't be that tight.

LockDoc

**Getter-Done** · 05-14-2022, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Evidently you are looking for a tool for the '67 bezel. You will probably have to make one.

For the light and wiper eschuctions I use a pair of needle nose pliers. They really shouldn't be that tight.

LockDoc

I was thinking the same thing Leon.
I bet cj847 is hunting for the 67 socket tool.

The Bezel is 1.025 inch inside diameter.
The slots is 1.125 inch maximum inside diameter in 3 places.
They are about 0.100 inch wide.
The depth is just over 3/4 inch.

**Getter-Done** · 05-14-2022, 09:41 PM

This just popped up in the Amason search.
The review says it won't work on Large Bezel???

Link:https://www.amazon.com/Ignition-Swit...8WTTQV5G&psc=1

**GMCPaul** · 05-15-2022, 06:07 AM

https://gmcpauls.com/dash_parts.htm
Part # 1507761-2
1967-68 Early Ignition switch bezel removal tool required to remove ignition switch bezel from ignition switch without damaging or scarring process. Don't scratch your up bezel, use the right tool for the job!
Made In The USA
This is the aluminum CNC version with cross bar for the smaller 1967 and early 1968 ignition bezel.
Ignition Bezel Tool

Headlight, Wiper, Choke & Throttle Bezel Tool

Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

cj847 · 05-15-2022, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the help. Yes its a 67. I see GMC Pauls has a tool.

**Getter-Done** · 05-15-2022, 09:29 AM

Way to come in there Paul.
I should have thought to look on your site

03-12-2018, 10:46 PM	#1
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 403	Tightening ignition switch retainer nut What do you use to tighten the three slot ignition switch retaining nut? __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

03-12-2018, 11:02 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut - These are available from most parts vendors.... I made my own from a piece of thin wall tubing. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-12-2018, 11:30 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,676	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut Leon's nicer to the bezel nut that I have been. Use his solution and leave the screwdriver and rubber hammer that I used in the tool box. There is a spanner made for this application, but most people don't buy it if they go to a shop for their repairs. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-12-2018, 11:35 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut The very first thing you'll do AFTER you hit the screwdriver with a hammer and drag the tip if it all across your dash is rush out and buy the $8 wrench for ignition bezels Many of them have a little bar welded across the top so you can tighten them sufficiently by hand. EDIT: one note - be careful the first time you use one with a bar on it - it may hit your dash bezel and scrape the chrome plastic - just be aware, easy to not see it coming... Last edited by jocko; 03-13-2018 at 10:30 AM.

03-13-2018, 08:33 AM	#5
jmader Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 1,483	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut Do local parts stores carry these or do they need to be bought online? __________________ 1949 Chevy 3100 Five Window 1964 Chevy C10 Lambrecht Auction project 1967 Chevy SWB K10 1967 GMC K15 Project Build thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post6502772 1968 Chevy Anniversary K10 1991 K5 4" Lift 35's (the wife's toy)

03-13-2018, 09:03 AM	#6
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 403	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut The Truck and Car Shop in Orange California has them for $9.00 plus shipping. __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

05-14-2022, 09:41 PM	#11
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,408	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut This just popped up in the Amason search. The review says it won't work on Large Bezel??? Link:https://www.amazon.com/Ignition-Swit...8WTTQV5G&psc=1 __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-15-2022, 06:07 AM	#12
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut https://gmcpauls.com/dash_parts.htm Part # 1507761-2 1967-68 Early Ignition switch bezel removal tool required to remove ignition switch bezel from ignition switch without damaging or scarring process. Don't scratch your up bezel, use the right tool for the job! Made In The USA This is the aluminum CNC version with cross bar for the smaller 1967 and early 1968 ignition bezel. Ignition Bezel Tool Headlight, Wiper, Choke & Throttle Bezel Tool Paul Jr @ GMCPauls __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM Last edited by GMCPaul; 05-15-2022 at 12:26 PM.

05-15-2022, 09:23 AM	#13
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 573	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut Thanks for the help. Yes its a 67. I see GMC Pauls has a tool.

05-15-2022, 09:29 AM	#14
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,408	Re: Tightening ignition switch retainer nut Way to come in there Paul. I should have thought to look on your site __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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