1955 Buick - Ignition switch removal?

[jonahboo]

1955 Buick - Ignition switch removal?

i can remove the "key tumbler" and (1) screw from behind/under dash (screw is located on rhs)

but the escution plate and inside housing will not seperate (i assume chrome plate comes off from front and housing is removed from behind)

this is the last thing i need out - to remove dash

any ideas?

is there more than one screw under dash?

thank you

[m.kozlowski]

Check answers in this thread:

http://forums.aaca.org/f162/55-buick-special-how-remove-ignition-275207.html

I've asked the same question

[jonahboo]

hi there - I got that far, as to remove key tumbler (paper clip)

but i cannot get the back portion removed - even after removing one screw - is there 2?

[m.kozlowski]

I remember removing two screws. That second was in quite hard to reach place, but it is doable with straight screwdriver.

[old-tank]

If you are going to remove the dash, just remove the wires from the switch. After the dash is removed the switch is easier to access.

Anyhow there are 2 machine screws with a 5/16 head that need to be loosened but not removed. After loosening rotate the whole switch counterclockwise and then pull. After that is removed the bezel is removed after removing 2 phillips screws. Following is some marginal quality photos of the assembly:

Willie

Edited August 23, 2014 by old-tank (see edit history)

[jonahboo]

THANK YOU - THIS IS VERY HELPFUL