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canadianchevy72 · 10-21-2004, 02:42 AM

How do you remove the ingition itself on the 72's dash? Ive got everything else but it off and its starting to annoy me. Thanks.

dyingdeadman · 10-21-2004, 03:28 AM

there is a little hole on the front of the switch. put the key in and turn it to the right to the acc. position. next push something like a paper clip into the hole you will fell it depress then turn the switch counterclock-wise until it stops, you may have to do this several times until it is freely moving. Then using the key remove the switch through the front of bezel.

Blue Beard · 10-21-2004, 07:22 AM

Use some liquid graphite to help lube the unit (Don't get it on your cloths, will stain)

Don't use WD-40 or oil based lubes, the oil just draws dirt and dust into the locks....then you have all sorts of problems.

Inthuwind · 10-21-2004, 04:47 PM

What if you don't have a key???

jhow66 · 10-21-2004, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Inthuwind

What if you don't have a key???

Take out a door lock and take to a locksmith(will be keyed the same if ing. lock has not been changed). Otherwise take a screwdriver and pry off stainless cover on switch. The bezel will now screw off.(I hope) Buy new switch and lock or bust lock of of switch.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2004, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Inthuwind

What if you don't have a key???

I have a write up on how to attackl this problem in the FAQ board. CLICKEY

10-21-2004, 02:42 AM	#1
canadianchevy72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thorsby AB Canada Posts: 206	Removing ignition on 72 How do you remove the ingition itself on the 72's dash? Ive got everything else but it off and its starting to annoy me. Thanks. __________________ 1972 Chevy C/10 350/200r4

10-21-2004, 03:28 AM	#2
dyingdeadman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san marcos,tx Posts: 266	there is a little hole on the front of the switch. put the key in and turn it to the right to the acc. position. next push something like a paper clip into the hole you will fell it depress then turn the switch counterclock-wise until it stops, you may have to do this several times until it is freely moving. Then using the key remove the switch through the front of bezel. __________________ 72 GMC sierra 3/4 ton 402 bb 68 GMC 3/4 ton 2010 camaro rs: daily driver

10-21-2004, 07:22 AM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Use some liquid graphite to help lube the unit (Don't get it on your cloths, will stain) Don't use WD-40 or oil based lubes, the oil just draws dirt and dust into the locks....then you have all sorts of problems. __________________ 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

10-21-2004, 04:47 PM	#4
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	What if you don't have a key??? __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."



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