51Ambassador Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 The ignition switch fell out of the dash and I can't figure out how the bezel goes on to hold it in the dash. I tried to push it in and get the bezel on but it doesn't stay? Car is a 49 Ford sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) I'm going by memory, but I think there should be a spring between the switch and dash to hold tension on the bezel. Push on back of switch and twist. Someone will along soon to give the real facts. Here's some input from the HAMB 1949 Ford ignition key cylinder replacement | The H.A.M.B. (jalopyjournal.com) Edited October 31, 2022 by roysboystoys (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Ambassador Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 I have the switch in now but still trying to get the bezel on. Anyone? The paint is a 10 so No scratches allowed to get it back on the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregush Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) You might try asking on Fordbarn.com in the late V8 section. Edited November 1, 2022 by Mark Gregush Missed the year of car (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Ambassador Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Update, turned the bezel where the end of the spring is between tabs and tapped with a rubber hammer slightly. The guy at Shoebox Central says that's how it's done. I guess this car is stubborn because nothing works. I just found out replacements are on back order. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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