"67 Ignition Key bezel install

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

I've put this on before and know how it goes on but I can't get it past the thin little dish that the key goes in. Trying to take it slow and easy but even the old one won't fit. Scratching my head on this one.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Oregon 1967 GMC

I've put this on before and know how it goes on but I can't get it past the thin little dish that the key goes in. Trying to take it slow and easy but even the old one won't fit. Scratching my head on this one.

You need to remove the ignition lock cylinder to install the bezel. There is also a spacer that goes behind the dash that you don't have installed. Picture below....

To remove the ignition lock cylinder:

67's and some 68's don't have an accessory position. Just put the key in the ignition and "gently" turn it as far to the LEFT as it will go. Insert a straightened paper clip in the hole (the large ones work best) and push the release pin down (go easy here, it doesn't take much pressure at all) and turn the cylinder to the LEFT a little more. As you turn the cylinder you have to remove the paper clip or it will bind in the hole. The cylinder should pull out. You should not have to force anything. If the key comes out of the lock when you are trying to pull the cylinder out, try using a small "O" ring pick to pull it out.

LockDoc

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

You need to remove the ignition lock cylinder to install the bezel. There is also a spacer that goes behind the dash that you don't have installed. Picture below....

To remove the ignition lock cylinder:

67's and some 68's don't have an accessory position. Just put the key in the ignition and "gently" turn it as far to the LEFT as it will go. Insert a straightened paper clip in the hole (the large ones work best) and push the release pin down (go easy here, it doesn't take much pressure at all) and turn the cylinder to the LEFT a little more. As you turn the cylinder you have to remove the paper clip or it will bind in the hole. The cylinder should pull out. You should not have to force anything. If the key comes out of the lock when you are trying to pull the cylinder out, try using a small "O" ring pick to pull it out.

LockDoc

Thank you I will try that. I do have the spacer. I was just taking pics to illustrate.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Oregon 1967 GMC

Thank you I will try that. I do have the spacer. I was just taking pics to illustrate.

The threads on the bezel and switch are very fine and easy to cross thread so make sure it is started straight when you screw it on....