69 iGNITION Lock & Switch question

[SgtLee511]

I need to replace the lock an ignition switch in a 69 RR, Classic Industries is showing a kit to revert back to a 68 switch, claiming its cheaper. Can anyone tell me what up with that? I need to order the whole assembly key switch and all. Is it best to buy that kit?

 

[mahoney0_00_3]

1969 is all by itself-I have had the same problem and I found a 1969 used one and had it cleaned and rekeyed.1968 was different it was years ago and I know there was something different but don't remember what--if you need one get back and I will look for you ,but send me a pic and part #I have a box of them with others mixed in----

 

[SgtLee511]

Thanks I will, I was under the hood today checking to see if I could get power and there was none, found the switch missing out of harness at the dash, I assume that's why the lights wont work, or is that different circuit?

 

[Basketcase]

the '68 and '69 switches are different in size.

 

[moparmonk]

Dave, is it the hole (shank) that comes through the dash or the switch itself that is different?

 

[Basketcase]

the part that comes thru the dash...one year is smaller, and the other bigger. can't remember which year is which.

 

[69hemibeep]

Look about half way down the page http://www.tonysparts.com/newproductsB.htm

 

[droptop]

Van's Auto sells the complete switch for both '68 and '69. The '68 is smaller in diameter. The '69 is a one year only switch.

https://vansauto.com/product/ignition-switch-69/

 

[SgtLee511]

Thanks I ordered one to today from Mr. Moparts, it is the set that allows you to use the 68 switch in a 69. It was not cheap, but seems like I'm getting the lock, switch, keys, adapter and door keys for $120. My first expense on this RR

 

[69hemibeep]

Mr Moparts is a few miles west of me, pretty good guy.