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riz · 10-01-2012, 07:32 AM

How hard would it be to switch my truck to a push button start? I think it would be a unique feature that not many people have.

RIZ

**old Rusty C10** · 10-01-2012, 08:39 AM

basically you could run a toggle to get power to the distributor then a pushutton between the two leads on the starter that engage it.. its not hard at all.. the thing is without having a chip key or any real security on it youre opening up your truck to get stolen by virtually anyone who knows about your setup.. its not a good idea.. yeah its too easy to pop the ignition on them as they came from the factory but in doing this youve opened up auto theft to anybody

tylervalo · 10-01-2012, 08:41 AM

Edit: Yea, what he said ^

Keith Seymore · 10-01-2012, 09:12 AM

I have a button on both my '74 Chevelle and my '63 Grand Prix. I added the switch to address hot start issues, which it seems to have taken care of.

It's essentially a "bump switch" (Moroso brand) wired to power and to the starter solenoid. I still have to move the ignition key to the "On" position but then push the switch to turn the engine over.

In both cases I mounted the switch inside the ashtray, in the location where the cigarette lighter used to be.

K

andrewmp6 · 10-01-2012, 09:13 AM

Have you looked at http://www.ididitinc.com/accessory_p...o_keyless.html that is a push button but with out the key fab in your pocket it won't start so it is as safe as a key.

riz · 10-01-2012, 09:57 AM

yeah, I did look into the ididit system. I kinda like it.

RIZ

JRANGER · 10-01-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Have you looked at http://www.ididitinc.com/accessory_p...o_keyless.html that is a push button but with out the key fab in your pocket it won't start so it is as safe as a key.

The fact that no price is listed scares me

riz · 10-01-2012, 10:34 AM

A lot of the push button start kits I've looked at run around $100. Not too bad. I'm not sure about the cost of the ididit kit though since it has fobs.

RIZ

76Charlie · 10-01-2012, 11:01 AM

I just went and bought a button starter or a trigger gun for when working on the motor so I didn't have to go inside and turn the key everytime, I took that, cut and put on new connectors, ran wires behind wirewall, hooked up to the starter and put the trigger in the former ashtray. so now I just turn the key to the on position, pull the trigger and it fires up. Not so complicated haha

Keith Seymore · 10-01-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Charlie

I just went and bought a button starter or a trigger gun for when working on the motor so I didn't have to go inside and turn the key everytime, I took that, cut and put on new connectors, ran wires behind wirewall, hooked up to the starter and put the trigger in the former ashtray. so now I just turn the key to the on position, pull the trigger and it fires up. Not so complicated haha

Sounds like a great idea!

K

**arturo7** · 10-01-2012, 02:28 PM

Some of the older trucks came with a foot switch. Maybe you can get the on/off column switch from a catalog and put a starter button wherever you choose.

I think this is it:
http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-...ctinfo/53-440/

tylervalo · 10-01-2012, 02:31 PM

It would be slick if there was a way to delete the ignition on the column and make it smooth.
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BLE 'BURBAN · 10-01-2012, 06:24 PM

Summit Racing has them priced from $570.00 to $651.00 for a painless wiring set up.

keyless pushbutton start

Redcap · 10-01-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Summit Racing has them priced from $570.00 to $651.00 for a painless wiring set up.

keyless pushbutton start

Huh. I can do a keyless pushbutton start for about $6.

meter swinger · 10-01-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I have a button on both my '74 Chevelle and my '63 Grand Prix. I added the switch to address hot start issues, which it seems to have taken care of.

It's essentially a "bump switch" (Moroso brand) wired to power and to the starter solenoid. I still have to move the ignition key to the "On" position but then push the switch to turn the engine over.

K

My 59 truck is wired this way. Was originally push button on the floor. Its now all on the dash, the key and the button.

In a square I would think its doable. Maybe a 70's GM van collum with no key cyl. On it. Offcourse you might as well do an impala dash, and oh well so much for simple

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andrewmp6 · 10-02-2012, 02:40 AM

If you guys want a laugh i seen a 50s ford truck that had a switch on the dash and no door locks from the factory like that.I rather have some kinda key fab in my pocket just so its harder to steal then just pushing a button or flipping a switch.

10-01-2012, 07:32 AM	#1
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	push button start? How hard would it be to switch my truck to a push button start? I think it would be a unique feature that not many people have. RIZ

10-01-2012, 08:39 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: push button start? basically you could run a toggle to get power to the distributor then a pushutton between the two leads on the starter that engage it.. its not hard at all.. the thing is without having a chip key or any real security on it youre opening up your truck to get stolen by virtually anyone who knows about your setup.. its not a good idea.. yeah its too easy to pop the ignition on them as they came from the factory but in doing this youve opened up auto theft to anybody __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-01-2012, 08:41 AM	#3
tylervalo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 408	Re: push button start? Edit: Yea, what he said ^

10-01-2012, 09:12 AM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,237	Re: push button start? I have a button on both my '74 Chevelle and my '63 Grand Prix. I added the switch to address hot start issues, which it seems to have taken care of. It's essentially a "bump switch" (Moroso brand) wired to power and to the starter solenoid. I still have to move the ignition key to the "On" position but then push the switch to turn the engine over. In both cases I mounted the switch inside the ashtray, in the location where the cigarette lighter used to be. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

10-01-2012, 09:13 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: push button start? Have you looked at http://www.ididitinc.com/accessory_p...o_keyless.html that is a push button but with out the key fab in your pocket it won't start so it is as safe as a key.

10-01-2012, 09:57 AM	#6
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: push button start? yeah, I did look into the ididit system. I kinda like it. RIZ

10-01-2012, 10:34 AM	#8
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: push button start? A lot of the push button start kits I've looked at run around $100. Not too bad. I'm not sure about the cost of the ididit kit though since it has fobs. RIZ

10-01-2012, 11:01 AM	#9
76Charlie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: henderson nevada Posts: 200	Re: push button start? I just went and bought a button starter or a trigger gun for when working on the motor so I didn't have to go inside and turn the key everytime, I took that, cut and put on new connectors, ran wires behind wirewall, hooked up to the starter and put the trigger in the former ashtray. so now I just turn the key to the on position, pull the trigger and it fires up. Not so complicated haha __________________ 1976 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC CAMPER SPECIAL! 454 BIG BLOCK BABY!

10-01-2012, 02:28 PM	#11
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: push button start? Some of the older trucks came with a foot switch. Maybe you can get the on/off column switch from a catalog and put a starter button wherever you choose. I think this is it: http://www.classicparts.com/1947-59-...ctinfo/53-440/ __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073 Last edited by arturo7; 10-01-2012 at 02:37 PM. Reason: grammar

10-01-2012, 02:31 PM	#12
tylervalo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 408	Re: push button start? It would be slick if there was a way to delete the ignition on the column and make it smooth. Posted via Mobile Device

10-01-2012, 06:24 PM	#13
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: push button start? Summit Racing has them priced from $570.00 to $651.00 for a painless wiring set up. keyless pushbutton start __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

10-02-2012, 02:40 AM	#16
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: push button start? If you guys want a laugh i seen a 50s ford truck that had a switch on the dash and no door locks from the factory like that.I rather have some kinda key fab in my pocket just so its harder to steal then just pushing a button or flipping a switch.



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