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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 06:41 AM
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Hi
How do i open the ignition key lock to change to another one with keys?

The car is a -65 bigblock.

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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 07:38 AM
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First, you need the key to the lock, and a medium size paper clip. Insert the key in the lock and the clip in the small hole to the right of the key. With t he key al the way to the left, you can push on the paper clip and feel a small spring loaded plunger. Push on the plunger until you can turn the key a bit farther to the left and the lock assy will pop out.
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 04:17 AM
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Well, as i said, i want to change to a lock with keys....

Since i dont have a key to the old lock, your answer, good as it may be, is of no use to me ;-)

Any other suggestions?
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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Time to call a locksmith to "pick" the lock; the key cylinder won't come out (and you can't remove the switch from the cluster without removing the key cylinder) without either the key or the talents of a locksmith.
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