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01-25-2011, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Near Chichester, Sussex by the sea......,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Crendon 427 S/C 428 FE+toploader
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Original ignition switch
Ive been arguing with myself whether to post this, but the OCD guy won the day, so...
can anyone tell me where i might get a period correct ignition switch?
I see there were a couple of NOS ads here a few years ago, but nothing since. I saw a recent video about a CSX being auctioned and noticed the bezel was different to the item i already have, which is same as this
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000027b
which isnt quite right i think. |
01-25-2011, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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I had to replace my ignition switch a few years back and Bob P. went to the trouble of explaining the bezel and switch to me. Suffice to say that the bezel costs several times what the switch does. Here is a quick rip from the ERA site that summarizes that:
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01-26-2011, 04:31 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hawk 289 with 65 289 SBF
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Hi Kev,
Talk to Gerry at Hawk.
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01-26-2011, 06:54 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five - the 1st Mk4
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Patrick,
I spent some time on the ERA site and could not find reference to that switch and bezel.
Does ERA have an internet site where they sell parts or do you have to call them?
Thanks, George
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01-26-2011, 07:02 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GWL
I spent some time on the ERA site and could not find reference to that switch and bezel.
Does ERA have an internet site where they sell parts or do you have to call them?
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George, here is the page where they talk about the switch and bezel. http://www.erareplicas.com/427/dash.htm I would call them and ask Bob P. if they will sell you the AC Delco switch (which you can find anywhere for about ten bucks) plus the bezel. The trick was that, as I remember Bob telling me, ERA re-threaded the switch to match the custom bezels that they had made -- since I already had the bezel, buying a new, identical AC Delco switch off the internet would not work for me since the threads would not match! I don't know what that little bezel costs, but it wouldn't surprise me if it wasn't close to fifty bucks, but I don't know. |
01-26-2011, 07:43 AM
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I too am in the market for an period correct switch. What about this one?
http://www.finishlineaccessories.com...roducts_id=271 |
03-10-2011, 07:09 PM
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Bob P. is now at the dentist
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So it really is like pulling teeth.............kidding, the boys at ERA know I love em.
I was told the newer Lucas stuff is now made in India with according quality.
Was there an accessory position on originals? I thought on, off, start was it. |
03-10-2011, 07:49 PM
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ERA sold me one for my Contemporay just two weeks ago - The bezel is a work of art and fits nicely on the new high current switch. Nick - I will bring it to the breakfast on Saturday to show you.
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03-11-2011, 01:24 PM
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Kev
Are you talking about a switch with a knurled bezel?
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03-11-2011, 02:30 PM
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yes i was! - but couldnt remember where id seen it, and also wasnt sure how 'original' that was.
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03-21-2011, 01:12 PM
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05-07-2023, 07:06 PM
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Message resurrection time...
Good Evening! I am curious if anyone knows the equivalent ACDelco Part # for the ignition switch that replaced the D1460? I am also curious if anyone uses the Lucas 31973 ignition switch in their car and if you have had any issues?
I am making the move from very part time driver to the guy paying the bills on my dad's ERA. Just going through some stuff and hoping the more tenured owner/operators can weigh in. Thanks! Eric
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05-07-2023, 07:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EAllen
Message resurrection time...
Good Evening! I am curious if anyone knows the equivalent ACDelco Part # for the ignition switch that replaced the D1460?
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Here: https://www.stockwiseauto.com/standa...del=Dispatcher
8 in stock. |
05-07-2023, 09:56 PM
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I was all about originality when I built my Cobra, so I have all Lucas switches and the ignition switch has not had any issues. Thinking about it now, I would probably use a switch that looks the same, but has a better build quality.
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05-08-2023, 05:15 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by patrickt
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Any major autoparts store can get it for you, or may even have it in stock.
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05-08-2023, 03:53 PM
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Thank you very much fellas for the replies! I actually found an Ebay seller from the UK selling the Lucas switches...$50 with free shipping. I must have one of the earlier ACDelco switches as it has the matte finish knurled bezel. The ERA guys were nice enough to give me one of their stainless Lucas style bezels when I ordered some other stuff but the threads do not match up. After reading thru the messages here I realize that the switch threads need to be re tapped to match the new bezel threads. Thanks...again!
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