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68c10owner · 02-12-2005, 10:39 PM

I don`t have a key for my new project. How can I remove the ignition switch to replace it? Thanks.

Longhorn Man · 02-12-2005, 11:04 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123712

jewels. · 02-12-2005, 11:09 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ylinder+remove

damn, andy, i think you beat me to it!!!

stop already!

jewels.

Longhorn Man · 02-13-2005, 01:04 AM

yep..by 5 min too!
And to think...I don't know how to type, and I still beat you to it.

68c10owner · 02-13-2005, 02:06 AM

Thanks for the link. I`m not worried about trying to start it with another switch right now, I just need to get the old one out so I can replace it with one that I have a key for. Would drilling it help any or would it just make it worse? Thanks.

cheyenne10 · 02-13-2005, 02:11 AM

Would like a highly probable way to get one out without damage to dash. Are metals inside lock hardened and drilling would be fruitless effort? Can locksmith get one out?

72 CustomCamper · 02-13-2005, 03:18 AM

I've had to drill a few out. It's not too hard but I used 4-5 different size bits just to make sure that the drill didn't jump aroound and hit the dash...

Chuck

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 02-13-2005, 10:01 AM

We drill them out with a 3/8 bit.

jimfulco · 02-14-2005, 04:42 AM

Try every old Chevy key you can borrow or steal. If it goes in all the way, jiggle it around while putting counter-clockwise pressure on it. You might get lucky.

RON WOODGEARD · 02-14-2005, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimfulco

Try every old Chevy key you can borrow or steal. If it goes in all the way, jiggle it around while putting counter-clockwise pressure on it. You might get lucky.

I have a can of old keys for just this thing.. Old Chevy keys seem to be able to work on other Chevy vehicles.. Do as Jim says,, Insert and jiggle, up and down while turning easily...( But not too..)

**StingRay** · 02-14-2005, 10:14 AM

If you don't mind wrecking the bezel around the ignition cylinder just pick an appropriate size if hole saw that fits inside the bezel and use it without the pilot bit. The bezel will center it for you and hole saw away. The only thing that will actually get damaged is the bezel itself and it takes about 30 seconds to get the job done.

68c10owner · 02-14-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StingRay

If you don't mind wrecking the bezel around the ignition cylinder just pick an appropriate size if hole saw that fits inside the bezel and use it without the pilot bit. The bezel will center it for you and hole saw away. The only thing that will actually get damaged is the bezel itself and it takes about 30 seconds to get the job done.

Do you know what size hole saw to use? This sounds like the easiest and quickest way. I don`t mind getting a new bezel.

gonebad2 · 02-14-2005, 01:01 PM

If you are drilling it out, don't forget to remove the wiring harness before you do it.

Blue Beard · 02-14-2005, 01:05 PM

The chevrolet lock is what's called a Sidebar Wafer lock....hard to pick too.

Not only do the keys line up the tumblers....but doing so allows a side bar to fall in place with the tumblers. Wish I could find the pic in my books for this...

Use to do locksmith work part time and learned alot about these.

**StingRay** · 02-14-2005, 02:16 PM

Can't remember off hand but just the size that slips down inside with a little to spare on each side. I just grabbed what ever I had that was close.

02-12-2005, 10:39 PM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,005	how to remove ignition switch without a key I don`t have a key for my new project. How can I remove the ignition switch to replace it? Thanks. __________________ Anthony

02-12-2005, 11:09 PM	#3
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ylinder+remove damn, andy, i think you beat me to it!!! stop already! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

02-13-2005, 02:06 AM	#5
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,005	Thanks for the link. I`m not worried about trying to start it with another switch right now, I just need to get the old one out so I can replace it with one that I have a key for. Would drilling it help any or would it just make it worse? Thanks. __________________ Anthony

02-13-2005, 02:11 AM	#6
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	me too Would like a highly probable way to get one out without damage to dash. Are metals inside lock hardened and drilling would be fruitless effort? Can locksmith get one out? __________________ Bob

02-13-2005, 03:18 AM	#7
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	I've had to drill a few out. It's not too hard but I used 4-5 different size bits just to make sure that the drill didn't jump aroound and hit the dash... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

02-12-2005, 11:04 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123712

02-13-2005, 01:04 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	yep..by 5 min too! And to think...I don't know how to type, and I still beat you to it.

02-13-2005, 10:01 AM	#8
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We drill them out with a 3/8 bit. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

02-14-2005, 04:42 AM	#9
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Try every old Chevy key you can borrow or steal. If it goes in all the way, jiggle it around while putting counter-clockwise pressure on it. You might get lucky.

02-14-2005, 10:14 AM	#11
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	If you don't mind wrecking the bezel around the ignition cylinder just pick an appropriate size if hole saw that fits inside the bezel and use it without the pilot bit. The bezel will center it for you and hole saw away. The only thing that will actually get damaged is the bezel itself and it takes about 30 seconds to get the job done. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

02-14-2005, 01:01 PM	#13
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	If you are drilling it out, don't forget to remove the wiring harness before you do it. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-14-2005, 01:05 PM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	The chevrolet lock is what's called a Sidebar Wafer lock....hard to pick too. Not only do the keys line up the tumblers....but doing so allows a side bar to fall in place with the tumblers. Wish I could find the pic in my books for this... Use to do locksmith work part time and learned alot about these. __________________ 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

02-14-2005, 02:16 PM	#15
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Can't remember off hand but just the size that slips down inside with a little to spare on each side. I just grabbed what ever I had that was close. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

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