Ignition key barrel removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 01-13-2005, 02:55 PM

Did not get the key with my '69 cab and trying to pull the key lock barrel to replace it. I am using my '67 key and it does not work with the paper clip. Do you need to get to the Acc position in the later models? '67 barrel removed with no problem. Can I use the '67 key barrel in the '69 if and when I do get it out?

Thanks

purple gas · 01-13-2005, 05:31 PM

On my ignition I used a combination of parts from a 67 gm, a 70 chev, and a barrel from a 77 van. They're all pretty interchangagble.. The paper clip thing usually works. On one of mine, I used a small piece of steel wire ( teh type for hanging suspended cielings,,small, but stronger than paper clips) maybe your just not swearing enough. Those things can be a real B***h to get out sometimes. I think on later trucks the acc position is the way to go. By the time I get those things apart I'm usually in such a lather I don't know what position the key was in.

2low72 · 01-13-2005, 05:34 PM

Here's LongHornMans answer. i think this is what your talking about!!??
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123712

Longhorn Man · 01-13-2005, 07:41 PM

if you don't have the correct key, and can't turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, then you'll have to go by the above link to my FAQ thread.

stllookn · 01-13-2005, 09:15 PM

That's what I thought about the '69 and later...that they have to be in the ACC position. I was going to use my '67 in the '69 switch but realized that I probably could not make it work. I spent 30 minutes trying to pick the darned thing and am now going to drill it and order a new set of barrels and keys.

chip46wis · 01-14-2005, 09:43 AM

Just went through the same thing with my 69---I removed the whole lock by unscrewing the face plate from the entire cylinder-takes about 12-15 turns

-------in my area 3 parts stores carried the new lock and cylinder it fits into for under $20.00--------if you are unsure about how to do this-----go to the parts store and get the new ones---------very simple operation and you can buy a new dash side --face--- from several suppliers for about $5-------easy and cheap-Good luck----------OH-for those needing door locks--we have farm and fleet and Fleet farm stores here-they sell new door locks with keys for under $10 (with new keepers also)-Great site guys------a real great group of truck guys here.

01-13-2005, 02:55 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Ignition key barrel removal Did not get the key with my '69 cab and trying to pull the key lock barrel to replace it. I am using my '67 key and it does not work with the paper clip. Do you need to get to the Acc position in the later models? '67 barrel removed with no problem. Can I use the '67 key barrel in the '69 if and when I do get it out? Thanks __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-13-2005, 05:31 PM	#2
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	On my ignition I used a combination of parts from a 67 gm, a 70 chev, and a barrel from a 77 van. They're all pretty interchangagble.. The paper clip thing usually works. On one of mine, I used a small piece of steel wire ( teh type for hanging suspended cielings,,small, but stronger than paper clips) maybe your just not swearing enough. Those things can be a real B***h to get out sometimes. I think on later trucks the acc position is the way to go. By the time I get those things apart I'm usually in such a lather I don't know what position the key was in. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

01-13-2005, 05:34 PM	#3
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Here's LongHornMans answer. i think this is what your talking about!!?? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123712 __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

01-13-2005, 09:15 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	That's what I thought about the '69 and later...that they have to be in the ACC position. I was going to use my '67 in the '69 switch but realized that I probably could not make it work. I spent 30 minutes trying to pick the darned thing and am now going to drill it and order a new set of barrels and keys. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-13-2005, 07:41 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	if you don't have the correct key, and can't turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, then you'll have to go by the above link to my FAQ thread.

01-14-2005, 09:43 AM	#6
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Just went through the same thing with my 69---I removed the whole lock by unscrewing the face plate from the entire cylinder-takes about 12-15 turns -------in my area 3 parts stores carried the new lock and cylinder it fits into for under $20.00--------if you are unsure about how to do this-----go to the parts store and get the new ones---------very simple operation and you can buy a new dash side --face--- from several suppliers for about $5-------easy and cheap-Good luck----------OH-for those needing door locks--we have farm and fleet and Fleet farm stores here-they sell new door locks with keys for under $10 (with new keepers also)-Great site guys------a real great group of truck guys here.



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