Dave do yourself a favor and throw the Danjunk failure prone switch away and search for a NOS gm switch. they are still out there.

 

X 2!!

 

I don't know, but I doubt there is a die made that size. The threads are too fine for that big of a bolt. You could count the number of threads in, say 1/4" and figure the threads per inch and the diameter.

 

It's a special thread, much finer than you'll find a standard die for.

 

What the heck.....#3 save your self the headache!!!

Mikey

 

X4.

 

Alright, you guys convinced me, I'll find an NOS switch. I'm returning the Danchuk switch. What part number am I looking for? Is it GM 1116547? I see some with D1427. What about Nimco brand? Is that a true NOS brand from back in the day, or should I search only for a Delco-Remy brand switch?

 

Several NOS GM switches available here, GM 1116547 or D1427 and I would stick to a genuine Delco switch.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...cat=6000&LH_TitleDesc=1&_osacat=6000&_odkw=1957+chevrolet+ignition+switch+-fits

 

OK, I bought a nice NOS ignition switch off ebay. I'm sending the Danchuk switch back to Summit Racing tomorrow.

Now, I need a lock cylinder for it. Where should I go for that? I already looked on ebay, and didn't find any NOS tumblers.

 

you can now buy a full lock set that is all keyed the same to one key. most of the vendors sell them. I know east coast has them.

 

You should be able to just buy the reproduction of that, not much to go wrong there. Just make sure you get the keys and test it OUT OF THE CAR FIRST. There will be 2 types of caps on the end of it. Most replacements have "ears" but those are not correct. The correct one will be smooth all the way around the outside edge.

Here is what the OEM cover look like https://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-1959-...2625390596?fits=Year:1957|Make:Chevrolet&hash=item5916402004:g:mzkAAOSweRhau63r

I believe the eBay seller Crazylights sells the complete switch with this cover. It fits the 57 bezel properly.

Mikey

 

I found crazylights on ebay.

you can now buy a full lock set that is all keyed the same to one key. most of the vendors sell them. I know east coast has them.

Thanks John. Crazylights on ebay sells a complete kit of locks for the doors, trunk, glove box, and ignition lock cylinder so they all work with the same key. I'm going to buy that set.

I'm still mildly shocked that after 60+ years, there are still NOS stock of trifive parts out there!

 

I have a few original cylinders with keys if you want an original style.