32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

Took out the steering column,not sure how to drive pin out to remove from column ? have key and it turns and trys to lock but lever broke off and no wires hooked up ...anyone rebuilding these units ? saw somewhere the name Baxter ? contact info also steering box needs repaired also .. any help much appreciated..trying put back as original but PU has been abused thru the years...need other parts also...Spencer

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

To remove the lock cylinder you will have to drill out the pin. Stop drilling when the first brass drill chip appears; you've gone far enough at that point. You can then carefully remove the lock cylinder pulling on the key plus perhaps a start to overcome the burrs the drilling will leave behind with a small diameter punch from the back side through the opening in back of the column bracket. Just a gentle tap will do as anything more strenuous carries the risk of rendering the lock cylinder useless.



Every single part for the assembly is available as a reproduction except the lock cylinder; check classified ads herein and ebay for a seller in Texas who is making the complete assembly and also selling the individual parts. Some others offer just the levers and on/off plates if that is all you need.

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

I'll just take a flyer here and guess that the "Baxter" the O/P referred to is "Baxter Ford Parts" in Kansas. I have found them to be very helpful at times in the past. (I could be all wet, though.)

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

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Column lock/switch

Gene Tulsa

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

Did anyone takeover Baxter Ford? If so do they still perform repair services? It was my understanding that at least the service part was no longer in existence. Would sure be nice if it is!!

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

31Abone
Give me a call and I'll walk you through the process.
I am a stocking dealer for the new 32 column drops and have a complete rebuilding kit for them as well.
Phil
845 551 5132

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

Bob Baxter,Don's son took it over. I talked to him recently and he is busy with mail order parts. I do not know what services he does. He is a one man shop now. Would have to call.

John

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

Thanks John, I worked with Don on project years ago, sad loss. Good to hear his son is caring on at least part of the business.

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

Thanks all ..here are pics of my 32 PU drop..I think I need lever and elec contact stuff only all else seems to work ..spencer

Re: 32 Ford B PU ignition drop rebuild
 

The photo below is from the ebay listing of the fellow in Texas that I mentioned above. The ignition switch components that you are missing are in the top row and the lever in the second row. I know from my own experience that he will sell the parts individually.


The back of your bracket has been modified as the original did not have the slot extending down to the opening for the steering column tube, but that should not hinder the operation of the lock/ignition switch when restored with the correct switch parts and lever.