Re: [Amc-list] keys

[Justin Shelton <hydeparker@xxxxxxxxx>]

I had an ignition switch fail on my first Rambler, an only semi-ratty '64 550, and I replaced it with a new "universal" ignition switch and a starter button.  I put the key up under the dashboard, near the little switch that turned on the courtesy lights, then put a starter button up under there, too.  I pretty much left the key in the ignition all the time since I was still able to lock the doors, and the fact that a key was actually present was hidden from sight.

I was super happy with that set up . . . and every time I start on of push-button automatics, it makes me smile to remember the ritual of turning a key then pushing a button to start a car . . .



> My 63 Classic has one key that operates everything, it's
> really nice.
> 
> When I got my 63 Classic from the scrapyard, it had keys to
> the doors but not the ignition or tailgate. I actually cut
> them myself.  I had a couple of junkyard ignition switches,
> took 'em apart and juggled the little slotted gates and files
> keys and got it to "work". Umm, the ignition key is so loose,
> from both my craptacular locksmithing and horribly worn out
> parts, that the key occasionally falls out onto the floor when
> I'm driving!  You can even put the key in backwards, now, and
> it works most of the time. In fact a small screwdriver would
> probably work at this point.
> 

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