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Jimbotronics · 08-12-2005, 08:03 PM

In the process of a cab swap and have just about everything out except the AC system and the ignition. Having issues getting the ignition out, I remember doing it before and having to use the key but just can't remember what it was?

matthufham · 08-12-2005, 08:36 PM

put a paper clip in the small hole with the key on accessory and turn counter clockwise. easier said than done, mine still won't come out because i got pissed off at it and left it in. if you get it to turn far enough the lock cylinder will pop out. afterwards the ring on the dash spins counter clockwise and screws off. there's 3 marks in it, i put a flat headed screw driver in those holes and hit it counterclockwise.

Jimbotronics · 08-12-2005, 08:52 PM

Many thanks - I'm gonna go try that right now. This is the perfect example of why i love this site.

Jimbotronics · 08-12-2005, 09:16 PM

bada boom bada bang - it's out! Thanks again!!!

08-12-2005, 08:03 PM	#1
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Removing ignition questions? In the process of a cab swap and have just about everything out except the AC system and the ignition. Having issues getting the ignition out, I remember doing it before and having to use the key but just can't remember what it was? __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

08-12-2005, 08:36 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	put a paper clip in the small hole with the key on accessory and turn counter clockwise. easier said than done, mine still won't come out because i got pissed off at it and left it in. if you get it to turn far enough the lock cylinder will pop out. afterwards the ring on the dash spins counter clockwise and screws off. there's 3 marks in it, i put a flat headed screw driver in those holes and hit it counterclockwise. Last edited by matthufham; 08-12-2005 at 08:37 PM.

08-12-2005, 08:52 PM	#3
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Many thanks - I'm gonna go try that right now. This is the perfect example of why i love this site. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

08-12-2005, 09:16 PM	#4
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	bada boom bada bang - it's out! Thanks again!!! __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

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