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ignition key switch replacment #831958 03/04/2012 1:35 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 26 grant fl P pump truck paul New Guy
pump truck paul New Guy P Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 26 grant fl	Have ignition switch with no key. Can a locksmith make a key? If not does anyone know how to get the key cylinder out without a key? 1953 3100 with 56 car 235 12 v. Thanks

Re: ignition key switch replacment pump truck paul #831963 03/04/2012 1:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 159 Grangeville, idaho T TheShoer 'Bolter
TheShoer 'Bolter T Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 159 Grangeville, idaho	yes a locksmith will be able to make a key for your ignition switch, he should also be able to rekey it if you want. 1938 Gmc 1/2 ton

Re: ignition key switch replacment TheShoer #831975 03/04/2012 2:30 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 VACAVILLE, CA. D delux54panel 'Bolter
delux54panel 'Bolter D Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 VACAVILLE, CA.	Sent you an e-mail. Marty '54 Panel and '54 5 Window Pick up, in the Gallery '52 Suburban

Re: ignition key switch replacment delux54panel #831977 03/04/2012 2:35 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 VACAVILLE, CA. D delux54panel 'Bolter
delux54panel 'Bolter D Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 VACAVILLE, CA.	To remove,, theres 2 screws on the bottom of the dash,,,just below the ign. switch. Take those out, label all your wires, and the switch will be in your hands. Dont forget to disconnect the battery before beginning. Marty Marty '54 Panel and '54 5 Window Pick up, in the Gallery '52 Suburban

Re: ignition key switch replacment delux54panel #832893 03/07/2012 1:55 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 26 grant fl P pump truck paul New Guy
pump truck paul New Guy P Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 26 grant fl	Thanks for all the help. I just wanted to remove the key cylinder from the bracket.

Re: ignition key switch replacment pump truck paul #836196 03/18/2012 2:04 AM
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pump truck paul New Guy P Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 26 grant fl	Took assembly to a locksmith with 2 repro GM blanks and he made me keys for $35. Thanks all.

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