What a bummer.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

I have a couple of keys for my '71. You're more than welcome to use them and see if they'll work.

sent PM

Thanks for the offer, i got it.

Originally Posted by 71 super

Did you put them in the ashtray? I usually throw a spare in there. Also have a set in the tool box... On top if the frig, dryer or near the sink? Young child in the house? they maybe in a toy box, purse or the barbie corvette, I found mine in all of these locations from time to time. Good luck.

OMG. I just ran out and checked and no. ahaha. I finally got it out. It literally only took about 10 mins if that. Really easy.

Originally Posted by Mxracer202

That sucks

Bought my 67 from a friend who says he has the keys but I doubt he can find them along with the title, now he lives a ways away so now im wondering what to do when the time comes to start it up.

Its actually very easy. Buy a cylinder from your dealership. It was 14 bucks and comes with 2 keys. Basically when there is no key in the cylinder there is a little metal block that sticks out not allowing it to turn. So what you do is when the ignition is in the updown position, just move to the left about 1/8 of an inch and drill in about an inch. It will go pretty easy. Then you just move it left and right for a bit. Put your pin in the little hole and turn it and screw the bezel out. Easy.

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

What exactly keeps the cylinder in?? Just the metal face?


Ripping the metal face off might (depending on the design of the lock cyl) allow you to unscrew the benzel. I never tried to save my switch, just swapped out everything.

There are two little metal bars that keep the cylinder inside, not just that face. One side you push a pin in, the other you have to drill out so it will fall inwards as if there was a key in it...

Originally Posted by cerjio

order a whole new assembly from LMC

Nah, wasnt going to spend more then 15 bucks on this. ahah.

[nickp51chevy]

So what did you do to get it out? I'm sure someone is gonna ask so why not me.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

So what did you do to get it out? I'm sure someone is gonna ask so why not me.

I took the new tumbler and located where the rod is that sticks out when the key wasnt in it. I then punched it and took a 3/16 bit, NO BIGGER, and drilled in about 1.5 inches. Then i put a pin in the other hole and wiggled it around until the bar i drilled falls in the whole where the tumblers were.

Super easy.

[capev86]

hey.......why is that people don't keep spare keys? that is the first thing i did when i bought my 72 burb!

[RandyL1966]

Go to your local car quest auto store get a new lock cylinder and switch replace it all about $30.00 our store had them in stock

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by capev86

hey.......why is that people don't keep spare keys? that is the first thing i did when i bought my 72 burb!

I have spare for every vehicle i own. EXCEPT the truck. lol...

Originally Posted by RandyL1966

Go to your local car quest auto store get a new lock cylinder and switch replace it all about $30.00 our store had them in stock

You still have to get the ignition apart.

[68C15]

I think I would have bought a new cylinder and switch. then just connect it, leaving it hang under the dash. about that time I would find the key on top of the dash next to the windshield. but then i would have a spare setup for when the other craps out.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by 68C15

I think I would have bought a new cylinder and switch. then just connect it, leaving it hang under the dash. about that time I would find the key on top of the dash next to the windshield. but then i would have a spare setup for when the other craps out.

Im thinking the keys had to of been thrown away... I dont know why, but i just get the feeling they are in a landfill somewhere....

[gonzo6869]

I'll bet money that you will find the original keys soon. That's the way it works.

Glad you got it fixed.

[custom72c20]

i know this is a little late, but did you check in your tool box?

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

When you get it out and replaced have a spare key made and put it in your wallet.It will fit in the slot where the credit card you used to use to pay locksmiths went.

I have done this for MANY of the Vehicles I own!
Get a copy made at the Locksmith (less than $3.00) and get one of those Emerngency Key Keepers (looks like a C.C.) and put it in my Wallet.
Simple/Easy and you've always got a spare.

[vegaschevy]

I usually just zip tie a spare key under my truck somewhere.

[johndawelder]

Hey, I found your keys!!! They were hanging on that nail,right next to the door you walk through a 100 times a day. LOL

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by gonzo6869

I'll bet money that you will find the original keys soon. That's the way it works.

Glad you got it fixed.

Yep. The thing is now im 100% positive i put the keys on one of those things that go around your neck when your at SEMA. And its gone... I can tfind it....

Originally Posted by custom72c20

i know this is a little late, but did you check in your tool box?

Yes, i did.. Im still looking for the keys because i need to be able to lock and unlock my door. lol

Originally Posted by wwotr

I have done this for MANY of the Vehicles I own!
Get a copy made at the Locksmith (less than $3.00) and get one of those Emerngency Key Keepers (looks like a C.C.) and put it in my Wallet.
Simple/Easy and you've always got a spare.

I have a spare now.

Originally Posted by johndawelder

Hey, I found your keys!!! They were hanging on that nail,right next to the door you walk through a 100 times a day. LOL

HAHA, I actually got up and went and looked.. I put up a nail awhile ago, but it was holding airhose, no keys.

[adpostel]

Throughout my build, I left my keys in the ignition 100% of the time. It's not like anyone could steal my truck, you know. No motor in it. But now I'm driving it again, and you just reminded me to go get some spares made. Glad you got the ignition solved, hopefully you find the old set for the doors.

[pmpski_1]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

does have the original locks, but the door key and the ignition key are different... its a 71.. they have two keys.

I have a single key that works for the door and ignition on my 71. I lost the key and just took the cylinder from the door to Bulger lock and key in Seattle and had a new one made.

[nickp51chevy]

Originally Posted by pmpski_1

I have a single key that works for the door and ignition on my 71. I lost the key and just took the cylinder from the door to Bulger lock and key in Seattle and had a new one made.

How much did that cost you? My key is so old it doesn't hit all the thingys (I don't know the right name), and my key is also the same as the door.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by pmpski_1

I have a single key that works for the door and ignition on my 71. I lost the key and just took the cylinder from the door to Bulger lock and key in Seattle and had a new one made.

Thats what i was going to try, but i didnt know if they could. Now i know. sweet.

i turned the ignition to the ON position last night for the first time in 2 years.. THAT made me nervous...Also had some interesting stuff happen in my build. I posted that in my build thread.

[lyrikz]

FOUND THE KEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! About 4 days ago.. INSIDE THE DAMN TRUCK!!!!.. Still dont know where the door key is though...

[dfwright]

Hopefully not in the ignition

[gonzo6869]

Originally Posted by gonzo6869

I'll bet money that you will find the original keys soon. That's the way it works.

UUHHH, You can send me cash or money order. Glad you found them

[thepartsguy]

Everytime I lose a key, I find it in either my daughters princess car or my sons wallet.....lol

[Sublvr72]

you can pop the front cover off the ignition cylinder, and unscrew the bezel. Take the ignition out and take it to a lock smith and they can make you a new key. Or just replace the ignition with one with a new key

[pmpski_1]

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

How much did that cost you? My key is so old it doesn't hit all the thingys (I don't know the right name), and my key is also the same as the door.

I don't remember exactly, but not a lot, less than 20 bucks, maybe less than 10? I remember being amazed at how cheap it was. I guess I was expecting a lot more based on "locked out at 3 am in a snowstorm and had to call a locksmith" stories.

[nickp51chevy]

I'll have to look into it then. Thanks.