No key and the wheel is locked! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jimmydean · 10-10-2006, 01:33 AM

I found a possible '77 short step project truck I was going to buy for a friend of mine. When I called on it, the owner said her ex had lost the key, but she can start it without it. When I asked when I could take a look, she said it starts without the key because a friend took apart the column, but the wheel is locked, so it can't be driven.

I know on my old Toyota 4x4, you could pop the whole ignition cylinder out and it would start with a screw driver. Don't these trucks work the same way? Is there a way to pull the whole thing out and replace with a new lock set? How?

Thanks.

79BIG10 · 10-10-2006, 01:38 AM

It would be best to go ahead and replace the lock ignition by following this site's steps. http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html You may be able to start with but you have to turn the cylinder to disengage the lock on the sprocket.

84 400 · 10-10-2006, 02:41 PM

yeas remove it as said in the artical. you may use a steering wheel puller to make it easyer.

edman87 · 10-10-2006, 08:00 PM

just pull the wheel and remove the lock ring to teast everything out.

10-10-2006, 01:33 AM	#1
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	No key and the wheel is locked! I found a possible '77 short step project truck I was going to buy for a friend of mine. When I called on it, the owner said her ex had lost the key, but she can start it without it. When I asked when I could take a look, she said it starts without the key because a friend took apart the column, but the wheel is locked, so it can't be driven. I know on my old Toyota 4x4, you could pop the whole ignition cylinder out and it would start with a screw driver. Don't these trucks work the same way? Is there a way to pull the whole thing out and replace with a new lock set? How? Thanks.

10-10-2006, 01:38 AM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: No key and the wheel is locked! It would be best to go ahead and replace the lock ignition by following this site's steps. http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html You may be able to start with but you have to turn the cylinder to disengage the lock on the sprocket. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-10-2006, 02:41 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: No key and the wheel is locked! yeas remove it as said in the artical. you may use a steering wheel puller to make it easyer. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-10-2006, 08:00 PM	#4
edman87 junk collector Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: above Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 693	Re: No key and the wheel is locked! just pull the wheel and remove the lock ring to teast everything out. __________________ '87/89/76 K5 in progress '99 K2500 short crew '91 camaro rs '98 jeep tj '52 willys cj3a



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