Ignition Switch removal 1972 SC C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

?ShortBeds · 03-11-2004, 09:38 PM

I am trying to remove the Ignition Switch on my `72 - inside the cab where the key goes. I figured out the bezel needs to be turned, and I did this, but then I just kept turning it - it got loose but never separated from the mount. What am I missing? All I can figure is that the little stainless cap over the ignition module needs to be popped off. What's the deal?

dinnut · 03-11-2004, 09:43 PM

you have to take the lock out. put the key in turn it to accessories position and stick a paper clip in the little hole on the face of the lock and then turn left. sometimes it takes a while to push in the pin inside the lock with the paper clip... turn it to the left and it comes out.

?ShortBeds · 03-11-2004, 09:51 PM

I should have mentioned I am doing this because my room mate borrowed the truck and lost the key. I was taking the switch out to take it to the locksmith to get another key cut. So I can't use the key to remove. Please advise.

71GMC_3/4T · 03-11-2004, 09:57 PM

Pick the lock or drive it out with a hammer and punch.
You will probably be buying a new bezel.
You might try prying the chrome cap off the key lock cylinder. It's the edge of this cap that's keeping the bezel from coming all the way off.
Good Luck!

J · 03-11-2004, 10:00 PM

I wish I knew about the paper clip method. I used the scrap of rebar and BFH method! It worked quite well though.

SS55 · 03-12-2004, 02:25 AM

If your missing ign key also fit your door locks, you could take a door panel off and remove a door lock cylinder. Take it to a locksmith and have a key cut from the code on the door cylinder. This is assuming that the code is stamped on the cylinder as I have seen some without any markings.

Trucks · 03-19-2004, 11:53 AM

I was told this too, but on all my cars, the 68 GMC, the 71 Skylark, the 69 CHevrolet fullsize car, they all have a separate doorlock key, different!

Custom 68 · 03-19-2004, 02:07 PM

I believe all the trucks were originally one key. I know mine is. The entire set is pretty cheap to buy new. You can get the ignition and door locks with 2 keys for about 25 or so dollars. I had to use the BFH method too mine was too wore to get it out I have new ones to replace it. They will all be one key

Trucks · 03-19-2004, 10:11 PM

I take that back, I think my truck had someone replace things like that once already, thats why I have 2 I think

longhorn70gmc · 03-21-2004, 02:33 AM

All,
I have been trying the paper clip and it is kicking my butt. I wish I new someone good at this. Was thinking of just buying a new, seperated unit. My problem is I bought the whole unit and just plugged it in. Finally got the old one out, but can't get the new one apart to put it back in the dash. Good to here i'm not the only one banging my head on this,

?ShortBeds · 03-22-2004, 07:45 PM

Good call on the removing the door lock. I left the ign. switch in and got the lock out in a couple of minutes, and the keys in a few days - the cost was $21 bucks. great to get `er moving again and being able to start on my Triumph bobber project.

Thanks guys -Cain

03-11-2004, 09:38 PM	#1
?ShortBeds Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lorton, Viginia Posts: 3	Ignition Switch removal 1972 SC C10 I am trying to remove the Ignition Switch on my `72 - inside the cab where the key goes. I figured out the bezel needs to be turned, and I did this, but then I just kept turning it - it got loose but never separated from the mount. What am I missing? All I can figure is that the little stainless cap over the ignition module needs to be popped off. What's the deal? __________________ I need Triumph motorcycle parts

03-11-2004, 09:43 PM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	you have to take the lock out. put the key in turn it to accessories position and stick a paper clip in the little hole on the face of the lock and then turn left. sometimes it takes a while to push in the pin inside the lock with the paper clip... turn it to the left and it comes out. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-11-2004, 09:51 PM	#3
?ShortBeds Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lorton, Viginia Posts: 3	Why I am removing it I should have mentioned I am doing this because my room mate borrowed the truck and lost the key. I was taking the switch out to take it to the locksmith to get another key cut. So I can't use the key to remove. Please advise. __________________ I need Triumph motorcycle parts

03-11-2004, 09:57 PM	#4
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Pick the lock or drive it out with a hammer and punch. You will probably be buying a new bezel. You might try prying the chrome cap off the key lock cylinder. It's the edge of this cap that's keeping the bezel from coming all the way off. Good Luck! __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

03-11-2004, 10:00 PM	#5
J Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 164	I wish I knew about the paper clip method. I used the scrap of rebar and BFH method! It worked quite well though. __________________ '72 C-10 '99 Silverado '91 S-Dime

03-12-2004, 02:25 AM	#6
SS55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 62	If your missing ign key also fit your door locks, you could take a door panel off and remove a door lock cylinder. Take it to a locksmith and have a key cut from the code on the door cylinder. This is assuming that the code is stamped on the cylinder as I have seen some without any markings. __________________ Be wary of the light at the end of the tunnel....It might be a gorilla holding a flashlight! 71 Blazer, ex-4WD...Bought it that way 55 GMC 55 Belair 2dr HT 67 El Camino

03-19-2004, 11:53 AM	#7
Trucks Is that a Chevy 69...? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brownton MN Posts: 112	no I was told this too, but on all my cars, the 68 GMC, the 71 Skylark, the 69 CHevrolet fullsize car, they all have a separate doorlock key, different! __________________ Ahhhh, the wonderful sound of a rumbling V8.

03-19-2004, 02:07 PM	#8
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	I believe all the trucks were originally one key. I know mine is. The entire set is pretty cheap to buy new. You can get the ignition and door locks with 2 keys for about 25 or so dollars. I had to use the BFH method too mine was too wore to get it out I have new ones to replace it. They will all be one key __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-19-2004, 10:11 PM	#9
Trucks Is that a Chevy 69...? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brownton MN Posts: 112	ya I take that back, I think my truck had someone replace things like that once already, thats why I have 2 I think __________________ Ahhhh, the wonderful sound of a rumbling V8.

03-21-2004, 02:33 AM	#10
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	All, I have been trying the paper clip and it is kicking my butt. I wish I new someone good at this. Was thinking of just buying a new, seperated unit. My problem is I bought the whole unit and just plugged it in. Finally got the old one out, but can't get the new one apart to put it back in the dash. Good to here i'm not the only one banging my head on this, __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

03-22-2004, 07:45 PM	#11
?ShortBeds Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lorton, Viginia Posts: 3	Good call on the removing the door lock. I left the ign. switch in and got the lock out in a couple of minutes, and the keys in a few days - the cost was $21 bucks. great to get `er moving again and being able to start on my Triumph bobber project. Thanks guys -Cain __________________ I need Triumph motorcycle parts



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