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billsbowtie · 09-23-2007, 08:29 PM

frist how do you guys make a dull/faded alum. grille get it's shine back or do you.
#2. i am trying to get the ing./key switch out of a truck with the harness to use in my project . i have tried pushing the thing in the little hole with the wire and turning the key every way i could think of but it still want come lose.
thanks for any help.
i love this board .

gotchevys? · 09-23-2007, 08:35 PM

every time I try to get an ignition switch cylinder out of any old vehicle I screw with it for a few minutes until I am ready to remove it with a hammer. Then the next thing you know it almost falls out.

**special-K** · 09-23-2007, 09:04 PM

I`ve used scotch-Brite on real bad grilles with aluminum wheel cleaner.

I think you`re doing the ignition switch right.It`ll come,but can be a mother bear.

**LockDoc** · 09-23-2007, 09:19 PM

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Bill,

Here is how to remove the ignition lock cylinder:

Insert the key into the ignition and make sure it turns the ignition on & off. Turn it to the left as far as possible, insert a straightened large paper clip or similar size wire into the hole in face of the lock and depress the spring loaded pin. Turn the lock further to left and it should come out. As you turn the lock further to the left you will have to remove the paper clip or wire or it will bind in the hole. Sometimes you have to wiggle the cylinder a little to get it out.

LockDoc

72armyswbtruck · 09-24-2007, 03:49 AM

I have used scotch pads, adn rubbing compoiund, it can really shine up the aluminium with a little elbow grease

heavy71chevy · 09-24-2007, 05:09 AM

yea i agree i like the green ones and they dont take that much elbow grease to get er done

*steveshow* · 09-24-2007, 11:27 AM

How do you go about getting a lock cylinder out of the dash when you do not have the key? I have a truck that I just bought with no key, but th PO gave me a cylinder and key out of another truck... I have not looked at it yet, but saw the post and thought I would ask.

AH619 · 09-24-2007, 03:10 PM

Bill I Use Steel Wool And Laquer Thinner. Then Clearcoat It. Almost As Good As New

wibilly · 09-24-2007, 05:26 PM

i musta done it the hard way i started sanding with 100 grit pounding out dents ,filing sanding some more more pounding , filing and sanding all the way to 2000 grit then polishing with mothers and waxing. i must have 20 hours into a still less than perfect, but very nice grill

billsbowtie · 09-24-2007, 10:05 PM

thanks for all the help guys .

09-23-2007, 08:29 PM	#1
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	couple of help ?'s frist how do you guys make a dull/faded alum. grille get it's shine back or do you. #2. i am trying to get the ing./key switch out of a truck with the harness to use in my project . i have tried pushing the thing in the little hole with the wire and turning the key every way i could think of but it still want come lose. thanks for any help. i love this board . __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

09-23-2007, 09:04 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: couple of help ?'s I`ve used scotch-Brite on real bad grilles with aluminum wheel cleaner. I think you`re doing the ignition switch right.It`ll come,but can be a mother bear. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-23-2007, 09:19 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,426	Re: couple of help ?'s - Bill, Here is how to remove the ignition lock cylinder: Insert the key into the ignition and make sure it turns the ignition on & off. Turn it to the left as far as possible, insert a straightened large paper clip or similar size wire into the hole in face of the lock and depress the spring loaded pin. Turn the lock further to left and it should come out. As you turn the lock further to the left you will have to remove the paper clip or wire or it will bind in the hole. Sometimes you have to wiggle the cylinder a little to get it out. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-24-2007, 03:49 AM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: couple of help ?'s I have used scotch pads, adn rubbing compoiund, it can really shine up the aluminium with a little elbow grease __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-24-2007, 05:09 AM	#6
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: couple of help ?'s yea i agree i like the green ones and they dont take that much elbow grease to get er done __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

09-23-2007, 08:35 PM	#2
gotchevys? Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	Re: couple of help ?'s every time I try to get an ignition switch cylinder out of any old vehicle I screw with it for a few minutes until I am ready to remove it with a hammer. Then the next thing you know it almost falls out. __________________ www.fatdaddieshotrods.com

09-24-2007, 11:27 AM	#7
steveshow Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 81	Re: couple of help ?'s How do you go about getting a lock cylinder out of the dash when you do not have the key? I have a truck that I just bought with no key, but th PO gave me a cylinder and key out of another truck... I have not looked at it yet, but saw the post and thought I would ask.

09-24-2007, 03:10 PM	#8
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: couple of help ?'s Bill I Use Steel Wool And Laquer Thinner. Then Clearcoat It. Almost As Good As New __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

09-24-2007, 05:26 PM	#9
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: couple of help ?'s i musta done it the hard way i started sanding with 100 grit pounding out dents ,filing sanding some more more pounding , filing and sanding all the way to 2000 grit then polishing with mothers and waxing. i must have 20 hours into a still less than perfect, but very nice grill __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

09-24-2007, 10:05 PM	#10
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	Re: couple of help ?'s thanks for all the help guys . __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

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