Ignition Switch for Stock 47 oldsmobile.

[47 Coupe]

Had an issue with the main power wire going from the ignition switch to the + side of coil. The wire had a break. Found that the wire is in a double contained flex wire conduit from the ignition switch to the coil. To make it work I did a hack job so i didn't have to hot wire each time I wanted to drive it. Question is; does the replacement ignition switch have the same type of wire conduit going to the coil?
Thanks 47 Coupe.

[Oldsguy]

I know my '46 was the same way, don't know if the repop part would be the same though. That thing is really armored isn't it? Since my car isn't a restoration and I have a different engine/drivetrain in it I have completely re-worked the wiring. My switch didn't work either so I had to hacksaw the armor covering in half to get it out of the firewall and to remove the old switch. Good luck in your search. Have you tried Fusick?

[47 Coupe]

Thank you again for the information on the ignition switch. I did not think of Fusick. I did look at Kanter and Chevs of the 40's. I will take a look at Fusick. Yes that wire has more protection than Fort Knox. My hack job got it working, but looks like hack. Thank you again for the information. This is a Great place to go for experience.

[Oldsguy]

If you aren't going to completely restore the car then you could get by with a generic ignition switch. The local Tractor Supply store sells switches with keys, I was thinking of going that route but my switch still worked so I stayed with it since it fits well in the dash bezel and looks nice. Using a switch like the one at Tractor Supply would require some fabrication work but could be done.