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69DenverGMC · 09-30-2005, 11:03 PM

Hi guys- new to the scene, but I've been tooling on one project or another for a couple of years. Just picked up a 69 GMC longbed, and I'm trying to get the ingnition lock out of the dash- it's a $5 part, but I can't seem to get it pulled out- the original key has hardly any teeth left, and gets no grip- anyone have any ideas? Can these be removed from the back side?

Thanks - glad to be here- there are a ton of great trucks on here, I'll post some pics soon!

-Dan

**kwmech** · 09-30-2005, 11:25 PM

My athought is to turn the key to the acc position, push in the detent (small hole), turn the key the additional detent then pull the key out and try to pry it out with a pick or something similar. shouldn't be that difficult.

chevy_fatman · 10-01-2005, 12:22 AM

Longhorn man knows how to do this, where's he when you need him?

I do know that you need to pick that small hole in the to get that switch out, but can't remember exactly how's done.

Anyways, welcome to the board!!

tomatocity · 10-01-2005, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_fatman

Longhorn man knows how to do this, where's he when you need him?

I do know that you need to pick that small hole in the to get that switch out, but can't remember exactly how's done.

Anyways, welcome to the board!!

Welcome to the Board from Sacramento CA.

Here is Longhornman's information.

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

I am doing the same thing with my 67 parts truck.

Longhorn Man · 10-01-2005, 05:52 AM

I was sleeping..sorry.

Welcome to the board from Cantral ohio

Last one I did where the key would slide out while the ignition switch was on and the key was pulled I used a small hooked tool...think of a dental tool, the ones why use to reach in and clean your teeth... You can get small picks like this at sears.

09-30-2005, 11:03 PM	#1
69DenverGMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 1	Ignition Lock Removal Hi guys- new to the scene, but I've been tooling on one project or another for a couple of years. Just picked up a 69 GMC longbed, and I'm trying to get the ingnition lock out of the dash- it's a $5 part, but I can't seem to get it pulled out- the original key has hardly any teeth left, and gets no grip- anyone have any ideas? Can these be removed from the back side? Thanks - glad to be here- there are a ton of great trucks on here, I'll post some pics soon! -Dan

10-01-2005, 12:22 AM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Longhorn man knows how to do this, where's he when you need him? I do know that you need to pick that small hole in the to get that switch out, but can't remember exactly how's done. Anyways, welcome to the board!! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

09-30-2005, 11:25 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	My athought is to turn the key to the acc position, push in the detent (small hole), turn the key the additional detent then pull the key out and try to pry it out with a pick or something similar. shouldn't be that difficult.

10-01-2005, 05:52 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I was sleeping..sorry. Welcome to the board from Cantral ohio Last one I did where the key would slide out while the ignition switch was on and the key was pulled I used a small hooked tool...think of a dental tool, the ones why use to reach in and clean your teeth... You can get small picks like this at sears.



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