[tommy_waffles]

having trouble removing my ignition switch form the dash is their a special way to remove it other then choping it off and also how about the light switch i cant get that off either but i noticed it has those 2 holes like the wiper switch next to it the 2 holes make for some kind of way to screw it off or some thing correct but all though i got the wiper one off i cant get the light out of the dash please give me a hand thanks
matt

 

[jocww]

had the same problem with my 65. the lights are pressed in and i didnt do the ign my dad did that i think its just a few twists and your done i think.

 

[RedElky]

Matt,
for the ignition switch, you'll need to push a firm piece of wire, or small drill bit into that small hole...and at the same time, turn the key ccw (I think). You pull on the key, and the guts come out. Then you can screw the bezzel off. This is described in the service manual if you have one.
For the light switch, take a pair of snap ring pliers or a pair of needle nose pliers...and unscrew the bezzel (nut). Use those 2 holes you mentioned. The switch can then be removed from the other side of the dash.
Hope that helps. If not, holler back.
Brian

 

[RedElky]

Matt,
forgot to tell you...on the light switch, pull the knob out of the switch before you attempt to remove the nut with the pliers. It should just pull right on out. Let us know how you make out.

 

[1966_L78]

For the light switch, there's a little spring loaded button on the backside of the dash... Pull the light switch "on" (out), then push on that little button, and pull the switch further at the same time... Then use the needlenose/snap ring pliers to spin the nut off...

If you have another light switch uninstalled, you can easily see the little button... Maybe go to the autoparts store and pretend you want to buy one and look at it... Pretty easy once you've done one...

 

[tommy_waffles]

thanks for the help guys every thing worked
i wish i would have asked this question before i removed my first ignition switch on my 66 dash i cut the last one out