Converting Model A to key starting

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by CarlG

Way back in the dark ages, I "fixed" my starter by taking the switch off and just turning the contact strip upside down so that it was in contact at all times. That, too, worked like a charm.

Now, has anyone been able to come up with a key switch (with start) that will fit in the original dash panel?

Yes but you have to use a later solenoid that takes power from the switch. The old ones work by grounding them. You need one from a 12 volt ford they come with 4 terminals instead of 3. The extra one is for 12 volts to the coil for starting.