1961 ignition
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From: Conroe Texas
You have to have the key to get the tumbler out.
Remove one of the door locks and look for the numeric code on the side. Take that code to a good locksmith and they can cut a new key to that code.
Alternatively, soon someone will mention that only a small number of unique keys were used back then and if you have friends with old GM cars you may find one of their keys fits your car.
Remove one of the door locks and look for the numeric code on the side. Take that code to a good locksmith and they can cut a new key to that code.
Alternatively, soon someone will mention that only a small number of unique keys were used back then and if you have friends with old GM cars you may find one of their keys fits your car.
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From: Taylor Michigan
if you get the information off the cylinder, {4 digit number},..I can relay the 6 cuts from my code book needed for a 'B-10 key blank back to you...all you would need is to call or find a locksmith, hardware, or dealer with the proper cutting tool
Le Mans Master
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From: The problem is all inside your head she said to me.
Almost any of these old keys and a wiggle will start mine. It might be a little harder with the new tumbler I put in last year. I would think you could get the tumbler out with any key in the tumbler and depressing the pin inside the hole.
Heel & Toe
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From: Keller Texas
Thank you for all the input. The only problem I have now that I have a key that will fit the tumbler and start the car, I need to REMOVE the tumbler/ignition switch because I have replace all of the locks(trunk,doors,etc.) except the ignition switch. I have tried to take the bezel off and it back into the key hole and won't back out far enough to get the bezel off. I tried to remove the wires from back of the switch and rotate the housing enough to remove the ignition switch but after a few turns it bounds up and won't rotate any more. I am looking for a little help in getting the tumbler/switch out so I can put in the new tumbler. Any help would be appreciated!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Maryland
If you have a key for the old ignition lock that works to remove the cylinder insert key and turn fully left. Depress the spring w. paper clip in the hole of cylinder & turn 1/4 ways left. Cylinder should be free.
Le Mans Master
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From: The problem is all inside your head she said to me.
Thank you for all the input. The only problem I have now that I have a key that will fit the tumbler and start the car, I need to REMOVE the tumbler/ignition switch because I have replace all of the locks(trunk,doors,etc.) except the ignition switch. I have tried to take the bezel off and it back into the key hole and won't back out far enough to get the bezel off. I tried to remove the wires from back of the switch and rotate the housing enough to remove the ignition switch but after a few turns it bounds up and won't rotate any more. I am looking for a little help in getting the tumbler/switch out so I can put in the new tumbler. Any help would be appreciated!
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