Hello all,
I have an early 1969 E-Type with A/C installed and I am
about ready to remove the (non-functional) A/C unit from
under the dash to restore the interior to a ‘‘non-A/C’’
condition. However I have run into a snag in that there is
no bracket of any type on my steering column for the
mounting of the ignition switch (which is currently
mounted to a flat bracket that is attached to the front of
the A/C unit under the dash). Apparently at some point
after the production of my car the steering column was
changed with the addition of a locking ignition and of
course the cars prior to the Series 2 had the ignition
switch mounted in the center of the dash. I can find no
parts supplier who sells a bracket of the type I need so
I’m going to have to fabricate one but, if I could find a
picture/drawing of the bracket it would make it a lot
easier for me to do so. Does anyone have any knowledge
about this bracket or perhaps have an early Series 2
without a locking steering column that could send me an
image of the bracket that mounts the ignition switch to
the steering column on their car?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!–
NaplesGuy
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In reply to a message from NaplesGuy sent Tue 15 Mar 2016:
As I recall there was a recent thread on exactly this and I
contributed some photos of my switch bracket.
Sorry, on my way out the door right now but will check in
later in the morning.–
The original message included these comments:
condition. However I have run into a snag in that there is
no bracket of any type on my steering column for the
mounting of the ignition switch (which is currently
mounted to a flat bracket that is attached to the front of
–
Geo Hahn 1969 OTS 4.2
Mt Lemmon, Arizona, United States
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In reply to a message from Geo H sent Tue 15 Mar 2016:
Chet -
I later realized that the thread I was thinking of was on
another Forum - but then you know that as it was you who
asked there also.
You might want to add your name to your signature line - we
like to use first names here plus that will also make it
easier to recognize cross posts.–
The original message included these comments:
As I recall there was a recent thread on exactly this and I
contributed some photos of my switch bracket.
–
Geo Hahn 1969 OTS 4.2
Mt Lemmon, Arizona, United States
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In reply to a message from NaplesGuy sent Tue 15 Mar 2016:
You might try a European (esp German) vendor or scrapper for the
bracket or outer column. Actually locking steering came in there
well prior to S2 cars and for the US market non AC cars had the
bracket from 1968. It is a relatively easily made part but it is
brazed to the outer column.–
The original message included these comments:
after the production of my car the steering column was
changed with the addition of a locking ignition and of
course the cars prior to the Series 2 had the ignition
–
George Camp
Columbia SC, United States
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In reply to a message from George Camp sent Tue 15 Mar 2016:
I’ve tried to add my name and info to the signature line in
my profile but so far it hasn’t shown up.
You are certainly correct that it was me who posted the
question on another forum as well as here so I’m sorry for
any confusion!–
Chet 1969 XKE Roadster
Naples, FL, United States
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In reply to a message from NaplesGuy sent Tue 15 Mar 2016:
Chet- My early Series 1.5 has the collapsible steering
column and and column mounted ignition switch. The ignition
switch bracket in my case is NOT brazed to the column, but
is held in place with grub screws. I have uploaded a few
photos and will post them when approved.–
Doug- 1968 Series 1.5 E-Type OTS
Denver, CO, United States
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In reply to a message from skiracer sent Tue 15 Mar 2016:
I actually cut the bracket off the a/c unit and used that. Not a
good plan if you’re planning to re-use or sell on the unit, of
course.–
'69 Series 2 2+2
Hertford, United Kingdom
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In reply to a message from skiracer sent Wed 16 Mar 2016:
Thanks!!! That’s exactly the bracket that I need!
…anyone out there have one they’d like to sell? :)–
Chet 1969 XKE Roadster
Naples, FL, United States
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