I am beginning to think that this is a different ignition switch than stock, and I have now tracked it down with the help and information from our local Nissan dealer and also customer relations at Beck Arnley.... Nissan did confirm the number but said they no longer could get it, and Beck Arnley also confirmed the number, but said it was obsolete. From the information I provided, Beck said it was most likely from a small truck and that this number was also obsolete, no longer produced, and yet, he did have a cross referenced number that aftermarket clearinghouses might have.... as it turns out, the guy I do business with has that part, and sent it out... you don't know how much I hope this one is right..... otherwise, I am going to plan B and either buy the whole entire assembly or create my own ignition system which I have done in the past to a few project cars.... The good news is that this project is coming to a close now and is almost finished... thanks for everyone's input....