Thanks for all the input!
Ignition Cylinder replacement
Le Mans Master
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Jim Shea has blessed us with some of the knowledge aquirred while he spent years at GM here is a link: http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4
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Jim Shea has blessed us with some of the knowledge aquirred while he spent years at GM here is a link: http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4
Le Mans Master
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Pre 1969 the lock cylinder and ignition switch were one unit and were mounted in the instrument panel. You can remove the lock cylinder with the ignition key and a paperclip. From 1969 forward the lock cylinder was in the steering column head and the ignition switch was down under the dash on top of the steering column jacket. The lock cylinder now can only be removed by disassembly of the steering column head.
To replace the lock cylinder you will need to remove the steering wheel, steering wheel hub, locking plate, and pull the turn signal switch out from the column head. After 1978 the lock cylinder was retained in the column head with a screw. You will need to remove the screw and the lock cylinder will slide right out.
Complete instructions are at the www.corvettefaq.com websight.
Jim
To replace the lock cylinder you will need to remove the steering wheel, steering wheel hub, locking plate, and pull the turn signal switch out from the column head. After 1978 the lock cylinder was retained in the column head with a screw. You will need to remove the screw and the lock cylinder will slide right out.
Complete instructions are at the www.corvettefaq.com websight.
Jim
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Jim, Thanks for the information it is really appreciated.