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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 11:20 PM
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Will a 1954 Corvette ignition lock cylinder work in a repo 55-57 V/8 ignition switch. I am switching to 12 volts and seems like I need the extra terminals for the ballast resistor. Thanks.
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not sure if it directly answers your question but the aftermarket ignition lock fit 53 to 64
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...ion-lock-53-64

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Originally Posted by trt
Will a 1954 Corvette ignition lock cylinder work in a repo 55-57 V/8 ignition switch. I am switching to 12 volts and seems like I need the extra terminals for the ballast resistor. Thanks.
If you want to keep the look of the 54 ignition lock cylinder having the groves ,yes it will work ,is that your question ?
PS get a 55 corvette switch assy 12V looks like what you want

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