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vanhalen · 03-02-2013, 05:56 PM

Instead of grabbing the keys laying on the bench seat the jack legs jammed a screw driver in the key hole and completely butchered my ignition. I can no longer insert the key in order to remove the lock using the "paper clip" hole. How do I go about getting everything out in order to replace it? It's a 72 K10 with factory setup.

Luckily I had the battery in the garage on the charger at the time.

Any advice on going about this would be greatly appreciated. Pics are a godsend.

**70cst** · 03-02-2013, 07:30 PM

Here is a bump for you.

71swb4x4 · 03-02-2013, 07:33 PM

I will page LockDoc, he can probably help.

Sklptrljay · 03-02-2013, 07:39 PM

I had to do this too.
Drill a small pilot hole in the center of the ignition. Next use a bit as close to the size of the inner circle as you can get, and try not to wobble out to the outer section. Once you've got it drilled out, it should allow you to take it all apart.
The metal was pretty soft in the center and mine came out without too much frustration.

**truckdude239** · 03-02-2013, 08:10 PM

i just knocked mine out with a air hammer but i had a spare bellaze and switch

**too much stuff** · 03-02-2013, 08:14 PM

I used a sawzall from the backside of the dash and just cut it off. You need a new one anyhow...

LONGHAIR · 03-02-2013, 08:36 PM

I did it one time on a Chevy school bus, which was set-up the same way. Even though it was a lot newer, it was dash mounted.
I just unscrewed the bezel with a pair of vicegrips and forced it over the switch. It is just the thin sheetmetal cap over the keyhole that it has to get past.

vanhalen · 03-02-2013, 09:21 PM

Thanks for all the input. I'm leaning in the direction of the sawsall method. Just cut it out from the back and go from there.

Sklptrljay · 03-02-2013, 10:59 PM

FYI. If you drill out the center you can reuse the housing. They sell the keyed center part by itself. The sawzall method means you have to repurchase everything.

**LockDoc** · 03-02-2013, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

FYI. If you drill out the center you can reuse the housing. They sell the keyed center part by itself. The sawzall method means you have to repurchase everything.

Thing is if they forced it with a screwdriver they probably messed up the inside of the switch housing. If you need to drive it before you get it fixed you can just unplug the wire connector from the switch, plug another switch into the connector and let it hang under the dash temporarily. If you can't get a key in it one of the above methods is about all you can do.

LockDoc

buckskins4ever · 03-02-2013, 11:35 PM

I hope all works out for ya. When your done make sure you save a good size drill bit for the putz that caused your headaches.

vanhalen · 03-03-2013, 12:34 PM

Thank You everyone for the ideas. It's been a huge help! Unfortunately living 60 miles from the mexican border makes car theft a big problem. Especially for classic vehichles

vanhalen · 03-03-2013, 03:38 PM

How does the harness unplug from the ignition switch? It appears to be one large plugin but i can seem to pull is off

**too much stuff** · 03-03-2013, 03:59 PM

There are 2 small "snap clips" on the side. Those will need to be pushed in.

03-02-2013, 05:56 PM	#1
vanhalen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsburg, IN Posts: 11	Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition Instead of grabbing the keys laying on the bench seat the jack legs jammed a screw driver in the key hole and completely butchered my ignition. I can no longer insert the key in order to remove the lock using the "paper clip" hole. How do I go about getting everything out in order to replace it? It's a 72 K10 with factory setup. Luckily I had the battery in the garage on the charger at the time. Any advice on going about this would be greatly appreciated. Pics are a godsend.

03-02-2013, 07:30 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition Here is a bump for you. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-02-2013, 07:33 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition I will page LockDoc, he can probably help. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-02-2013, 07:39 PM	#4
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition I had to do this too. Drill a small pilot hole in the center of the ignition. Next use a bit as close to the size of the inner circle as you can get, and try not to wobble out to the outer section. Once you've got it drilled out, it should allow you to take it all apart. The metal was pretty soft in the center and mine came out without too much frustration.

03-02-2013, 08:10 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition i just knocked mine out with a air hammer but i had a spare bellaze and switch __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-02-2013, 08:14 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition I used a sawzall from the backside of the dash and just cut it off. You need a new one anyhow... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-02-2013, 09:21 PM	#8
vanhalen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsburg, IN Posts: 11	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition Thanks for all the input. I'm leaning in the direction of the sawsall method. Just cut it out from the back and go from there.

03-02-2013, 10:59 PM	#9
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition FYI. If you drill out the center you can reuse the housing. They sell the keyed center part by itself. The sawzall method means you have to repurchase everything.

03-02-2013, 11:35 PM	#11
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition I hope all works out for ya. When your done make sure you save a good size drill bit for the putz that caused your headaches.

03-03-2013, 12:34 PM	#12
vanhalen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsburg, IN Posts: 11	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition Thank You everyone for the ideas. It's been a huge help! Unfortunately living 60 miles from the mexican border makes car theft a big problem. Especially for classic vehichles

03-03-2013, 03:38 PM	#13
vanhalen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsburg, IN Posts: 11	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition How does the harness unplug from the ignition switch? It appears to be one large plugin but i can seem to pull is off

03-03-2013, 03:59 PM	#14
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Truck broken into, need help replacing ignition There are 2 small "snap clips" on the side. Those will need to be pushed in. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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