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DD931 · 09-05-2014, 06:38 PM

I have an early '48 F-1. When I got the truck 100 years ago the bezel was not snapped onto the dash side of the ignition switch. It was happily resting in the glove compartment. OK, says I, I'll just snap it on when I get a chance.

Well, today was the day. I spent several hours cleaning up a rat's nest of tangled wiring, mostly coming either from or to said switch. So, then to put it all back together - and install the bezel. I know how to get the switch into the dashboard and how the whole thing works, but the bezel doesn't want to snap on. Following the instructions in the Ford F-1 Shop Manual I have it indexed properly and pushed out against the spring, but I can't get the bezel to snap on. Am I just not being bold enough or.....? It's hard to do with just two hands!!

Suggestions invited from folks who have been through this seemingly simple drill successfully!!

09-05-2014, 06:38 PM	#1
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	F-1 ignition switch install - Suggestions? I have an early '48 F-1. When I got the truck 100 years ago the bezel was not snapped onto the dash side of the ignition switch. It was happily resting in the glove compartment. OK, says I, I'll just snap it on when I get a chance. Well, today was the day. I spent several hours cleaning up a rat's nest of tangled wiring, mostly coming either from or to said switch. So, then to put it all back together - and install the bezel. I know how to get the switch into the dashboard and how the whole thing works, but the bezel doesn't want to snap on. Following the instructions in the Ford F-1 Shop Manual I have it indexed properly and pushed out against the spring, but I can't get the bezel to snap on. Am I just not being bold enough or.....? It's hard to do with just two hands!! Suggestions invited from folks who have been through this seemingly simple drill successfully!!