Vintage Thunderbird Club International

Another update: the retainer lock is now properly installed and I am only currently struggling to get the switch and bezel in place. Progress is made and I'm doing great finally.

Okay I have an update: I finally managed to put my ignition switch back together, I have a new accessory frame but the mounting hole for the top nib of the retainer is a bit too big. Any suggestions for what to use to make it smaller so it will fit properly? This frame is in way better condition tha...

I noticed the hole and I was wondering if that was what he was talking about. Thank you for the clarification.

Okay, it's been a while. But I finally found something to help me unscrew the retainer and the piece on the inside of it but I still can't seem to get the knob off. I still think I'm doing something wrong. I've read your instructions carefully and multiple times but as far as getting the knob and ca...

Thank you again for your help Mr. Alan.

I got my manuals, I got the new panel, I took the old panel off the best I could but the air vent control bezel is stuck on the panel and manuals are not helpful. I got the bezel itself loose but I can't figure out how to get the knob to come off. I feel like I'm going nowhere fast because I can't t...

I found the body and trim manual and has been secured. I didn't know there was such a manual until now but I guess it makes sense for there to be one. I am indeed going to replace the panel and I read in the electrical assembly manual that there's a spacer for the ignition switch but I never saw hid...

Thanks for the advice.

I managed to find a replacement panel. I took pictures so I can put it together without a problem. How do I get the air accessory bezel off?

Oh. I have to figure out how to do that then.

These pictures are what I have on me right now, I can take better ones when I'm off work tomorrow.

I will do that as soon as possible.

Somewhat mister Cliff. However the problem lies in how to put the bezel and the retainer lock back on the dash. My dad did damage the dash when he pried the original ignition bezel and retainer lock off.. the only retainer lock I was lucky enough to find had some of the plastic piece broken off like...

I got both new pieces, now how do I put the ignition switch system back together without breaking it? My manuals are useless and I can't find YouTube videos.

Cliff Rankin wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:11 pm I suggest using a vendor that supports this site.
Personally I would call Doug at Wilson’s and see if he has one with a little advice. Doug is awesome and always helped me over the years with advise and parts.
Cliff

Thank you so much! I found one and I will have to give him a call when I can.