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PostPosted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:19 am    Post subject: Compatible Ignition switch Reply with quote

I need to replace the ignition switch on my '56 oval. Does anyone make a switch that will work without doing any cutting to the dash. I have given up on a true NOS switch as they just do not sem to exist. Otherwise I am going to update the entire electrical system. Thanks, VW don
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:48 am    Post subject: Re: Compatible Ignition switch Reply with quote

vw donvieira wrote:
I need to replace the ignition switch on my '56 oval. Does anyone make a switch that will work without doing any cutting to the dash. I have given up on a true NOS switch as they just do not sem to exist. Otherwise I am going to update the entire electrical system. Thanks, VW don


I have seen them for sale here before. You can also check on E-Bay of course. Shouldn't be all that difficult to find at least a used one that's still in good condition
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's no repro switch that fits an oval dash. Don't believe the high volume vendors that say their switch fits cars from 54-67 because the different dash shape of an oval requires a switch that is different. You are relegated to good used switches or the uber rare NOS ones that show up every couple of years. Last one I saw on eBay went for around $250.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gabrielle rebuilds stock switches...
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I found one for my 56 on ebay within the last 6 months. It came with
the cutout VW key and was less than $80.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VW Donviere - I have a really good used ignition w/ key for a 56 that I am about to list for sale. I sent you a PM.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dude check out BFY obsolete
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

BFY does not sell an oval ignition switch.

Here's the difference between an oval switch (left) and a later one. The oval requires a longer mounting tab.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bruce wrote:
BFY does not sell an oval ignition switch.

Here's the difference between an oval switch (left) and a later one. The oval requires a longer mounting tab.

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So cut and weld if you have too!(the bracket i mean).
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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...So cut and weld if you have too!(the bracket i mean).

Not so simple. The oval's switch's bracket is directly inline with the centerline of the switch. A 58 and later's bracket is offset to the side.
But if you must attempt this, start with a 58-59 only switch so you still use a SG key to match with your door handle and deck lid handle.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your right,i see it's a little off,it was a thought!
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

HI,

Just curious, what is wrong with your switch that you need a new one??

There are ways to fix these things.

Let me know

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