I am in the process of swapping out my ignition switch on my 72. I removed the column, and the ignition switch break off bolts which hold the switch to the column. What I am seeing makes me think a prior owner modified the car. The switch is a Sipea 50050. I found a few posts in the forum about them but not much. The column also looks like it has been cut to accommodate. Is anyone aware of this modification?
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It looks like a GT5-S ignition switch to me. It should be easier to reach from the driver’s seat than the earlier ignition switches. If you need parts, Larry Stock has them.
It is definitely not a stock 1972 ignition switch. It appears the tube has been modified for the replacement switch but the lock feature slot in the shaft appears to be unmolested.
The turn signal cancel cam in your photo appears to be aluminum and I believe those were/are sold by one of our vendors
I believe you could return your car to the OEM ignition without any difficulty
Larry
Thanks, gents. You are correct it is a GT5-S switch. Makes me feel better. At some point in the cars life one of the prior owners upgraded the interior to the GT5-S look and the switch must have been done around then.
