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Coupe35 · 03-09-2011, 05:13 PM

On the ignition switch for a 35/36 car, there is a chrome button about 3/4" diameter that goes in and out when you turn the key on or off. It's pressed on the end of the ignition shaft. Does anyone know if this part is being reproduced.

Lawson Cox · 03-09-2011, 05:22 PM

I don't think it is being reproduced. Someone should reproduce it, however.

JM 35 Sedan · 03-10-2011, 09:36 AM

If you know someone who owns a lathe they could make one for you. Instead of doing a press fit, it could be made to fit loose and then drilled and tapped for a small set screw to hold it on the shaft.

Lawson Cox · 03-10-2011, 10:13 AM

All that work for an unauthentic repro part? Set screw is a NO NO.

FRANK PKNY · 03-10-2011, 10:47 AM

old rebuilt switches are availabe on Epay around $125 to $150

deuce lover · 03-10-2011, 11:08 AM

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Bob Drake has a kit for the 40 and I believe the button is the same.Its made from stainless.

JM 35 Sedan · 03-10-2011, 11:38 AM

SS would be my material selection. Then when polished would look like chrome. One small allen head set screw positioned correctly to hold it on the shaft would probably never be seen if car is too be judged. I'm surprised that Henry didn't make it this way but maybe he wanted to save a few cents.

jfcrash · 03-10-2011, 09:56 PM

I purchased that end cap from Roy N a few years ago as a separate item (not in a kit), at the time his item number was T-06-03.

Not sure if its still offered......give him a call 734-654-9450

dave collette · 03-11-2011, 08:32 PM

Roy N. supplies it separatly in his catalog.I bought one and it fits perfect on my 35 roadster. Dave C.

03-09-2011, 05:13 PM	#1
Coupe35 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 226	Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition On the ignition switch for a 35/36 car, there is a chrome button about 3/4" diameter that goes in and out when you turn the key on or off. It's pressed on the end of the ignition shaft. Does anyone know if this part is being reproduced.

03-09-2011, 05:22 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition I don't think it is being reproduced. Someone should reproduce it, however.

03-10-2011, 09:36 AM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition If you know someone who owns a lathe they could make one for you. Instead of doing a press fit, it could be made to fit loose and then drilled and tapped for a small set screw to hold it on the shaft. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

03-10-2011, 10:13 AM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition All that work for an unauthentic repro part? Set screw is a NO NO.

03-10-2011, 10:47 AM	#5
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Re: Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition old rebuilt switches are availabe on Epay around $125 to $150 __________________ [email protected]

03-10-2011, 11:08 AM	#6
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bob Drake has a kit for the 40 and I believe the button is the same.Its made from stainless. Last edited by deuce lover; 03-10-2011 at 02:19 PM.

03-10-2011, 11:38 AM	#7
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition SS would be my material selection. Then when polished would look like chrome. One small allen head set screw positioned correctly to hold it on the shaft would probably never be seen if car is too be judged. I'm surprised that Henry didn't make it this way but maybe he wanted to save a few cents. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

03-10-2011, 09:56 PM	#8
jfcrash Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Western NY Posts: 170	Re: Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition I purchased that end cap from Roy N a few years ago as a separate item (not in a kit), at the time his item number was T-06-03. Not sure if its still offered......give him a call 734-654-9450 __________________ ______________________________________________ jfc I couldn't repair the brakes, so I adjusted the horn louder....

03-11-2011, 08:32 PM	#9
dave collette Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portersville Pa. Posts: 173	Re: Who makes the round chrome button for 35 ignition Roy N. supplies it separatly in his catalog.I bought one and it fits perfect on my 35 roadster. Dave C.