Wanted: ignition lock cylinder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-12-2004, 01:12 AM

I need an ignition lock cylinder that will take J blank keys only. I need one so I can get it matched up with the key to my doors. A key for it would help too.

If no one knows what I mean by "J blank", look at the pic for the J stamped in the key.

Blue Beard · 12-12-2004, 08:32 AM

They can be bought thru any local locksmith, and some chevy dealers.

What year truck?

cheyenne10 · 12-12-2004, 10:13 AM

Are these any different than the replacement locksets made for our trucks or the stock ones?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-12-2004, 12:30 PM

Didn't know the dealer would have 'em, guess I'll go over there Monday and check. It's for my '70 C20. The one I have in the truck now is an aftermarket replacement that was in it when I got the truck. So I have two different keys instead of one for both the doors and ignition. Here's a pic of the two keys, the one on top is the original and the one on the bottom is the aftermarket ignition key. It says "FOR GM CARS" on it and has the C stamped in it.

Blue Beard · 12-12-2004, 12:46 PM

It's surprising what the dealers still carry.

I've seen key blanks, and lock sets sold thru the dealers that were the new style square head.

Some of the sets are keyed alike, others are a locksmith job.

cheyenne10 · 12-12-2004, 01:01 PM

Most board vendors sell complete sets for new ignition and door locks for around $25/set. I beleive they come with real similar keys to original. Its not difficult to remove door panels and swap out door locks while your at it. I have seen GM key blanks on ebay also, I assume they can be cut to fit.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-12-2004, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the help. If I can't get the lock cylinder that I need I'll just swap out everything for new stuff. I know the dealer has the right key blanks, I bought two of 'em last year in case I needed spares cut.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-13-2004, 03:48 PM

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Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-15-2004, 12:06 AM

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12-12-2004, 01:12 AM	#1
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Wanted: ignition lock cylinder I need an ignition lock cylinder that will take J blank keys only. I need one so I can get it matched up with the key to my doors. A key for it would help too. If no one knows what I mean by "J blank", look at the pic for the J stamped in the key. Attached Images __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 12-12-2004 at 01:16 AM.

12-12-2004, 08:32 AM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	They can be bought thru any local locksmith, and some chevy dealers. What year truck? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-12-2004, 10:13 AM	#3
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	different? Are these any different than the replacement locksets made for our trucks or the stock ones? __________________ Bob

12-12-2004, 12:30 PM	#4
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Didn't know the dealer would have 'em, guess I'll go over there Monday and check. It's for my '70 C20. The one I have in the truck now is an aftermarket replacement that was in it when I got the truck. So I have two different keys instead of one for both the doors and ignition. Here's a pic of the two keys, the one on top is the original and the one on the bottom is the aftermarket ignition key. It says "FOR GM CARS" on it and has the C stamped in it. Attached Images __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-12-2004, 12:46 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	It's surprising what the dealers still carry. I've seen key blanks, and lock sets sold thru the dealers that were the new style square head. Some of the sets are keyed alike, others are a locksmith job. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-12-2004, 01:01 PM	#6
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	aftermaket sets Most board vendors sell complete sets for new ignition and door locks for around $25/set. I beleive they come with real similar keys to original. Its not difficult to remove door panels and swap out door locks while your at it. I have seen GM key blanks on ebay also, I assume they can be cut to fit. __________________ Bob

12-12-2004, 01:04 PM	#7
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Thanks for the help. If I can't get the lock cylinder that I need I'll just swap out everything for new stuff. I know the dealer has the right key blanks, I bought two of 'em last year in case I needed spares cut. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-13-2004, 03:48 PM	#8
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Ttt __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-15-2004, 12:06 AM	#9
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Ttt................... __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

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