russ69coupe 3 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 other than the ignition switch hole that is. :thumbup: I am going to be using a hidden ignition switch and would be filling in (smoothing) the hole on my 69. But I was wondering about just using a 70. I will be making my own wiring harness, but I would like the overall look to be at least close. Anyone see any issues if I choose this way? Thanks, Russ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnickel 10,004 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 the hole is still there, they just relocated the lighter from the console to the spot where the ignition switch was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russ69coupe 3 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Oh. Darn. Guess I need to get around Mustangs more. Thanks. Russ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vc351w 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 The 1969 dashes have a couple of holes for switches above the radio, the 1970 dashes have one only. There may be others but I am unaware of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musman 10 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Funny how one see things, i'm so glad that i have the ignition on the dash as oppose to the steering column... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnickel 10,004 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 The 1969 dashes have a couple of holes for switches above the radio, the 1970 dashes have one only. There may be others but I am unaware of them. huh? are you talking about the holes in dashpad for the sport light or vert top switches? he's talking about the lower dash not the dashpad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForceFed70 14 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Funny how one see things, i'm so glad that i have the ignition on the dash as oppose to the steering column... Now you've got me curious... why? I don't see any benifit to having it in the dash. But I do see a benifit to having it in the colum (steering wheel lock). I don't think I'd care either way, I'm just curious as to why you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
369coupes 14 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 me personnally prefer it on the dash because if for some unknown reason the keys get lost or something you can atleast put it in netrual and steer the thing on to a trailer or into the garage or whatever and besides that the dash one is easier to change out and i just think it looks better on the dash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indianfiremach 170 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 The 70 lower dash does not work with a 69 steering column. The 70 column is much wider and the lower dash was changed to accomodate it. Also, the pedal support used to mount the column and the lower dash is different between the years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnickel 10,004 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Now you've got me curious... why? I don't see any benifit to having it in the dash. But I do see a benifit to having it in the colum (steering wheel lock). I don't think I'd care either way, I'm just curious as to why you do. only benefit i can see is that 69 ignition switches are as far as away as the local parts store but 70 ignition switches are almost impossible to find, so i hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForceFed70 14 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 only benefit i can see is that 69 ignition switches are as far as away as the local parts store but 70 ignition switches are almost impossible to find, so i hear. Hmm, I'll have to look into that. I had no problems finding a new lockset a few years ago. Maybe things have changed or I just got lucky... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnickel 10,004 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Hmm, I'll have to look into that. I had no problems finding a new lockset a few years ago. Maybe things have changed or I just got lucky... i've got a brand new lock cylinder set that i bought for my old 70 cougar if you ever need another one let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnickel 10,004 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 well, i just checked the advance auto parts website and they have the switches listed but none in stock locally they have to be ordered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musman 10 Report post Posted April 6, 2007 Now you've got me curious... why? I don't see any benifit to having it in the dash. But I do see a benifit to having it in the colum (steering wheel lock). I don't think I'd care either way, I'm just curious as to why you do. Must be the fact that putting the key in the dash makes it more like a real sports car, ya know like the Ford GT, and other nice european cars...makes it different period...to me it'll be a first...so i'm all excited about starting the motor with the key in the dash...will let you know when i do it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vc351w 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2007 huh? are you talking about the holes in dashpad for the sport light or vert top switches? he's talking about the lower dash not the dashpad I am talking about the metal lower dash. The Sportlamp switch does not mount on the dash pad. The switch mount on the metal above the radio. I know for a fact the 69s have two holes, the 70s have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
351carlo 10 Report post Posted April 6, 2007 For aesthetics I think the dash ignition switch gets the thumbs up. For security, I like not being able to steer without the key. That means I'm the only one ever moving the car. As far as being a real sports car... who wants to race :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
