Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71sub · 01-13-2007, 09:03 PM

I purchased a complete lock set for the door and ignition -- BUT how do I remove the ignition cylinder w/o the original key ? I know of the small pin hole BUT can't twist the cylinder since I don't have the original key.

Any ideas !!! Haven't used the truck in months -- I'm "jonson" to drive it.

Ev

short69 · 01-13-2007, 09:46 PM

well, i'm sure theres a more logical way of doing it but the only thing that I can think of is to drill the SOB out!

409biscayne · 01-13-2007, 11:13 PM

I just had the same problem with my 72 , but i went a different way , a locksmith years ago told me you can pull the pass. side door lock , and have a copy made from it , it has the code stamped on it , this presumes that the ign switch is the original . It worked for me a couple of weeks ago . Oh yeah , you'll need to go to a real locksmith not the kid at Lowe's , etc.
Good luck ................................................. Doug

71sub · 01-13-2007, 11:38 PM

OK, I had different keys for door and ignition but I didn't know about the code being stamped on the passenger side door lock !!

So, I guess I'm going to need to drill the old one out -- anyone ever do this, any tips / tricks / suggestions ?

Thanks for the help !!!!!

GMCMAX · 01-14-2007, 12:00 AM

Have you checked out some of the stuff from member LockDoc?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=213860
http://showcase.netins.net/web/backt...formation.html

71sub · 01-14-2007, 12:39 AM

That answers THAT !!!!!!!! Thank y'all for this information ...

Ev

brak · 01-14-2007, 01:07 AM

personally i would just go to the parts store, and buy a new ignition switch.

The time and effort it would take to remove the old cylinder is definatley worth the $13 it would cost for a new switch.

sjarrett71 · 01-14-2007, 01:24 AM

I just changed mine last week and had to drill (chisel) the old one out. Bought a new switch, cylinder and keys, and bezel. Good as new!!

01-13-2007, 09:03 PM	#1
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder I purchased a complete lock set for the door and ignition -- BUT how do I remove the ignition cylinder w/o the original key ? I know of the small pin hole BUT can't twist the cylinder since I don't have the original key. Any ideas !!! Haven't used the truck in months -- I'm "jonson" to drive it. Ev __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

01-13-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
short69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 88	Re: Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder well, i'm sure theres a more logical way of doing it but the only thing that I can think of is to drill the SOB out! __________________ 69 shorty w/ 67 front clip

01-13-2007, 11:13 PM	#3
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder I just had the same problem with my 72 , but i went a different way , a locksmith years ago told me you can pull the pass. side door lock , and have a copy made from it , it has the code stamped on it , this presumes that the ign switch is the original . It worked for me a couple of weeks ago . Oh yeah , you'll need to go to a real locksmith not the kid at Lowe's , etc. Good luck ................................................. Doug __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

01-13-2007, 11:38 PM	#4
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	Re: Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder OK, I had different keys for door and ignition but I didn't know about the code being stamped on the passenger side door lock !! So, I guess I'm going to need to drill the old one out -- anyone ever do this, any tips / tricks / suggestions ? Thanks for the help !!!!! __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

01-14-2007, 12:00 AM	#5
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder Have you checked out some of the stuff from member LockDoc? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=213860 http://showcase.netins.net/web/backt...formation.html __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".

01-14-2007, 12:39 AM	#6
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	Re: Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder That answers THAT !!!!!!!! Thank y'all for this information ... Ev __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

01-14-2007, 01:07 AM	#7
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder personally i would just go to the parts store, and buy a new ignition switch. The time and effort it would take to remove the old cylinder is definatley worth the $13 it would cost for a new switch. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

01-14-2007, 01:24 AM	#8
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Lost keys -- how to remove ignition cylinder I just changed mine last week and had to drill (chisel) the old one out. Bought a new switch, cylinder and keys, and bezel. Good as new!! __________________ -Scott-

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