Hello, and Happy New Year to all... well if 2021 is less sh***y than 2020, it will be already great.
I'm wondering what tool you are using to remove the bezel of the ignition switch on a 1955?

 

I don't remember using any special tool. Isn't there a small set screw on the bottom of the benzyl that allows it to be removed? I could be thinking of the wiper benzyl, it's been a while sense I've been there....Tedd

 

There is a small round hole near the keyhole on the face of the lock cylinder .
Get a paperclip and straighten one end of it .
Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the left ( counterclockwise ) .
Push the end of the paper clip into the small hole .
Keep turning the key all the way to the left .
You may then pull the lock cylinder and key out of the switch .
After that you can unscrew the bezel from the switch and remove the switch from the back of the dash .

 

It worked, thank you very much to both of you for your help!

 

Thanks Tedd

 

Charlie was THE MAN on that one...... Tedd

 

Thanks , Tedd .
I think I learned that trick from a mechanic at my local Chevy garage when I was about 16 .
This works for all '35 thru '66 GM cars .

 

Charlie was the Man, but you got the supportive award