Ignition switch removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ron · 02-22-2003, 10:33 PM

How do you remove this switch on a 67 C-10? Are the switches the same from 67-72?

72c10 · 02-22-2003, 10:52 PM

iv seen this question before so if you do a search you should come up with something. I think that you have to stick a pin in the small hole and turn it though.

70chevy · 02-22-2003, 11:04 PM

I am not sure what to do. I have cut with a die grinder on the back side, drilled holes in the front, and still don't have it out.
If you find out anything please let me know.

dmurphy68 · 02-23-2003, 12:26 AM

If you dont have the key the easy way is a set of vice grips. lock onto the front bezel. un plug you ing switch and start turning. you will evientualy get it off i was pissed off whit mine because i couls not get it out and that was sugested to me. Just rember things on these trucks can be replaced. not worth losing your mind over. I got a vew ing switch and tumbler for under 20 bucks and a new crome bezil on e-bay for 3 bucks so happy turrning
Darren

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-23-2003, 12:54 AM

The way to remove the tumbler is to stick the key in the ignition and turn it to the accessory possition. Take a paper clip or stiff wire and stick it in the small hole in the ignition face just above and to the left of the key. You will feel a spring inside it and you need to depress it. Then continue turning the ignition while depressing the spring to the left. After it turns then you should be able to pull the tumbler out with the key. Then unscrew the bezel from the ignition switch, unplug the wires from in back and remove the ignition. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

02-22-2003, 10:33 PM	#1
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Ignition switch removal How do you remove this switch on a 67 C-10? Are the switches the same from 67-72? __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

02-22-2003, 11:04 PM	#3
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	If you don't have the key I am not sure what to do. I have cut with a die grinder on the back side, drilled holes in the front, and still don't have it out. If you find out anything please let me know. __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

02-23-2003, 12:26 AM	#4
dmurphy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Middletown ohio Posts: 1,058	If you dont have the key the easy way is a set of vice grips. lock onto the front bezel. un plug you ing switch and start turning. you will evientualy get it off i was pissed off whit mine because i couls not get it out and that was sugested to me. Just rember things on these trucks can be replaced. not worth losing your mind over. I got a vew ing switch and tumbler for under 20 bucks and a new crome bezil on e-bay for 3 bucks so happy turrning Darren __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference. When firearms go, all goes, we need them every hour. - George Washington No free man shall be debarred the use of arms - Thomas Jefferson Later Darren http://www.myspace.com/dmurphy68

02-23-2003, 12:54 AM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The way to remove the tumbler is to stick the key in the ignition and turn it to the accessory possition. Take a paper clip or stiff wire and stick it in the small hole in the ignition face just above and to the left of the key. You will feel a spring inside it and you need to depress it. Then continue turning the ignition while depressing the spring to the left. After it turns then you should be able to pull the tumbler out with the key. Then unscrew the bezel from the ignition switch, unplug the wires from in back and remove the ignition. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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02-22-2003, 10:52 PM	#2
72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: burlington KY Posts: 175	iv seen this question before so if you do a search you should come up with something. I think that you have to stick a pin in the small hole and turn it though.



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