[freebeard]

Look at the date on that last post. The ignition switch housing is in the hands of a 'mechanic' I don't know and have no way of reaching.

The removal was actually pretty painless. Someone had been in there before and the headless bolts had very professional slots cut in them for a screwdriver. Presently the steering column is re-secured but the turn signal switch and the actual ignition switch are dangling on cables under the dash. I can turn the switch with a smol screwdriver so the lights come on, but turning to start has no effect.

So I could light it up and bump start it, but I'd rather not.

There exist two blanking plates on the dash to either side of the steering column. I could see a red button in one for start and maybe a generic ignition switch in the other. What do all y'all think?

I wouldn't miss the column lock, but I need the housing back because it holds the turn signal switch.