Install a 1969 Ignition Switch in a 1970 Dash?

[70Boss351 5]

Hi All. New to this site and to Mustang ownership.

I recently purchased my first Mustang, a '70 Convertible, and I didn't realize that 1970's normally have the key in the column, but in my case, the column was changed to a tilt with electric power steering and a generic universal style ignition switch was installed in the Lighter dash hole.  To make matters worse, the seller didn't provide any keys for the door locks.

I'd like to be able to install a Ford ignition switch that I could key to the door locks and I'd also like to be able to use the 69/70 angled switch bezel to match the other two dash switches. Does anyone know what exact parts I'd need and if a rear switch retainer (the metal piece with provision for a light bulb) is necessary to hold the switch in place? It doesn't appear that anyone is reproducing the retainer. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[TexasEd 188]

The large and small holes on 69 and 70 are reversed.  The large hole in the 69 is the ignition switch.  You might be able to use that lighter socket hole for the 69 ignition.  IIRC there are three parts: the ignition cylinder, a bezel to make the switch sit straight in the angled dash and the twist on bezel that connect that sandwich all together.

 

69 Dash

70 Dash

Angled Spacer: https://www.npdlink.com/product/spacer-ignition-switch-bezel/168092?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dignition%2Bswitch%2Bassembly%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

Bezel: https://www.npdlink.com/product/bezel-ignition-switch/101259?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dignition%2Bswitch%2Bassembly%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

Lock cylinder (several options): https://www.npdlink.com/product/cylinder-and-keys-ignition-switch/205920?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dignition%2Bswitch%2Bassembly%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

 

Edit:  You'll also need the parts that go behind the dash like the ignition switch: https://www.npdlink.com/product/ignition-switch/146369?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dignition%2Bswitch%2Bassembly%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

And the wiring pigtail you splice into your existing ignition wires.

That last part goes behind the dash and the other three go in from the front.

[Mach1 Driver 560]

This is what he is looking for guys, 10A885:

[70Boss351 5]

4 hours ago, TexasEd said:

The large and small holes on 69 and 70 are reversed.  The large hole in the 69 is the ignition switch.  You might be able to use that lighter socket hole for the 69 ignition.  IIRC there are three parts: the ignition cylinder, a bezel to make the switch sit straight in the angled dash and the twist on bezel that connect that sandwich all together.

 

69 Dash

70 Dash

Angled Spacer: https://www.npdlink.com/product/spacer-ignition-switch-bezel/168092?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dignition%2Bswitch%2Bassembly%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

Bezel: https://www.npdlink.com/product/bezel-ignition-switch/101259?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dignition%2Bswitch%2Bassembly%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

Lock cylinder (several options): https://www.npdlink.com/product/cylinder-and-keys-ignition-switch/205920?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dignition%2Bswitch%2Bassembly%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

 

Edit:  You'll also need the parts that go behind the dash like the ignition switch: https://www.npdlink.com/product/ignition-switch/146369?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dignition%2Bswitch%2Bassembly%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D1969&year=1969

And the wiring pigtail you splice into your existing ignition wires.

That last part goes behind the dash and the other three go in from the front.

TexasEd, those photos are very helpful, thanks. As Mach1Driver mentioned, I am particularly wondering if I have to have that sheetmetal spacer, 10A885, to be able to tighten a new switch assembly to the dash or can I just use the parts that you mentioned? Will the body of the ignition switch snug up to the back of the angled dash with just the front chrome bezel and spacer?

[RPM 1,190]

You need the angled part 10A885 to screw the pieces together and stay snug. 

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