Secure Your Ride: NOS Ignition Switches & Lock Cylinders
Is your key worn smooth, or does your engine cut out when you wiggle the ignition switch? The Ignition Switch is the electrical gatekeeper of your vintage car. Over decades, the internal copper contacts arc and burn, while the mechanical lock tumblers wear down, leading to security risks and dangerous stalling.
At Old Car Parts NW, we stock authentic NOS (New Old Stock) Ignition Switches and Lock Cylinders that restore the crisp, secure feel of a new car.
The NOS Difference
Heavy-Duty Contacts: Unlike cheap modern replacements that feel "mushy" and fail under high amperage, our NOS switches feature heavy-gauge copper terminals and robust springs for reliable starting.
Factory Security: We stock lock cylinders that often include the original factory-coded keys (like Briggs & Stratton or GM "Knock-Out" keys), ensuring smooth operation without the jiggle.
Matched Sets: Restoring a car? Look for our matched lock sets that key the ignition and doors to the same key—just like the factory did.
Inventory Includes:
Dash Mounted: The classic bezel-and-nut style switches found on pre-1970 vehicles.
Column Mounted: The complex switches for locking steering columns (1969+).
Lock Cylinders: Replacement tumblers with keys to fit your original housing.
