No key and the wheel is locked!
 

I found a possible '77 short step project truck I was going to buy for a friend of mine. When I called on it, the owner said her ex had lost the key, but she can start it without it. When I asked when I could take a look, she said it starts without the key because a friend took apart the column, but the wheel is locked, so it can't be driven.

I know on my old Toyota 4x4, you could pop the whole ignition cylinder out and it would start with a screw driver. Don't these trucks work the same way? Is there a way to pull the whole thing out and replace with a new lock set? How?

Thanks.

Re: No key and the wheel is locked!
 

It would be best to go ahead and replace the lock ignition by following this site's steps. http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html You may be able to start with but you have to turn the cylinder to disengage the lock on the sprocket.

Re: No key and the wheel is locked!
 

yeas remove it as said in the artical. you may use a steering wheel puller to make it easyer.

Re: No key and the wheel is locked!
 

just pull the wheel and remove the lock ring to teast everything out.