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    Offline usraptr

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    Ignition switch cover color
    « on: March 14, 2014 - 12:31:15 AM »
    Re the attached pictures of the outside cover that goes over the ignition switch, what is the OEM finish: Chrome, Stainless steel or painted grey, etc.?  Mine was so tarnished/discolored I couldn't tell what the original finish was. Also, after filing and sanding out several large gouge marks caused the the key, any of the original finish is now gone.  :feedback:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.


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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #1 on: March 14, 2014 - 12:44:31 AM »
    I just went and bought a new one and then had it reprogrammed to the original key so it also kept the door locks the same key tumbler pattern.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMP-STANDARD-US-71L-Switch-Ignition-Lock-Tumbler-Lock-Tumbler-Key-/360852461085?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACuda&hash=item54047b961d&vxp=mtr#ht_1584wt_1422
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #2 on: March 16, 2014 - 08:19:05 AM »
    very nice work on your cuda.
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #3 on: March 16, 2014 - 09:40:11 PM »
    Thank you 6771plymouth. 
    Topcat, I may do that but in the mean time I'm still looking for an answer to my question.  From looking at the picture to the E-bay link, it looks chrome.  Is that correct?
    thanks
    Brad
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #4 on: March 16, 2014 - 10:00:25 PM »
    Quote from: usraptr on March 16, 2014 - 09:40:11 PM
    Thank you 6771plymouth. 
    Topcat, I may do that but in the mean time I'm still looking for an answer to my question.  From looking at the picture to the E-bay link, it looks chrome.  Is that correct?
    thanks
    Brad

    I recall is was a chrome. But a poor job. Never polished out.
    I've been in my car since it was new.

    It never shined like a perfect chrome.
    No way could've been zinc. It would've worn off too easily. Keys, missing the slot, and jingling on it.
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #5 on: March 16, 2014 - 10:16:46 PM »
    Thank you!  :2thumbs:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #6 on: June 22, 2014 - 11:16:30 PM »
    Here is my original. I took it off of the key cylinder the other day.

    I really think now it was actually epoxy painted a pewter silver.


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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #7 on: June 29, 2014 - 05:56:30 PM »
    Thanks for the update!  :2thumbs:
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline burdar

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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #8 on: June 30, 2014 - 10:25:54 AM »
    The one on my 73 is regular shiny chrome.  The one pictured above almost looks like a matte nickel chrome.  My A-body convertible sun visors and rear view mirror base were originally done in a matte nickel chrome.
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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #9 on: June 30, 2014 - 10:28:12 AM »
     :iagree: NAIL ON THE HEAD

    1970-71 were a dull nickle finish while 72-74 were shiny chrome. None were ever painted :2cents:
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    Re: Ignition switch cover color
    « Reply #10 on: June 30, 2014 - 09:42:57 PM »
    There appears some tiny bubbles on it.
    That's why I suggested it was painted. Could be flash.



    Everyone sing along now....
    "Tiny Bubbles"   :lol:
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