Ignition switch question
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Ignition switch question
I've started the wiring on my 67 Corvette. It's not a restoration so i'm not concerned about correct parts. It was a basket case but it came with a good dash harness and engine harness from Limited Electric. I was told the harness was from a 1966 so I ordered an ignition switch for a 66-67 Corvette. The Ignition switch plugs into the harness but the locking tabs don't line up. Now I'm thinking the harness might be from a 65. What is the difference between a 65 ignition switch and the 66-67 switch and why is a 65 switch so dam expensive
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I've started the wiring on my 67 Corvette. It's not a restoration so i'm not concerned about correct parts. It was a basket case but it came with a good dash harness and engine harness from Limited Electric. I was told the harness was from a 1966 so I ordered an ignition switch for a 66-67 Corvette. The Ignition switch plugs into the harness but the locking tabs don't line up. Now I'm thinking the harness might be from a 65. What is the difference between a 65 ignition switch and the 66-67 switch and why is a 65 switch so dam expensive?
?Yes the '65 ign switch is OYO and has that special casting to hold the bulb socket. That's why prices are up there. Repros work fine and have a separate holder for the socket. At any rate you probably want to verify your harnesses application years to get things matched up properly.
