64 C20 ignition swap withOUT key, is it possible? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CousinTone · 08-10-2017, 01:09 PM

Hey all, it's time to get the interior of my 64 refurbished. I've lost the keys in the two years it's been sitting. How am I going to remove the ignition switch and replace it with the new set I got at the Truck Shop here in Orange. Can anyone provide some guidance? Thanks in advance.

Pomona swap meet this Sunday, 8-13-2017!!!

**The Rocknrod** · 08-10-2017, 01:11 PM

Remove the wires one at a time and transfer them to a new switch. If your trying to change the Key'd section of the switch without a key - good luck.

scoot_mcgrute · 08-10-2017, 01:35 PM

I ended up buying a whole new ignition switch when I swapped keys, I think it was around $15 for the new switch.

My truck didn't have the right key with it when I bought it and I tried a few different options of getting the lock cylinder out but nothing worked for me. New switch and new lock cylinder and away I went

CousinTone · 08-10-2017, 01:42 PM

So, drill it out, gingerly, and go from there installing new switch and mount in place?

**paulspickupparts** · 08-10-2017, 01:49 PM

As you know without the key you cannot remove the cylinder. Sometimes you get lucky and the door handle lock will still match the ignition key. You can take your door handle to a locksmith and have if make a key , hoping they still match. You might ask lockdoc on this forum . He probably has the best answer.

Over the years I have accumulated few hundred original keys from salvage trucks. Usually I can find one that works but takes a lot of time. Good luck.

CousinTone · 08-10-2017, 02:08 PM

Any locksmiths in the Orange County area in CA.

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Originally Posted by paulspickupparts

As you know without the key you cannot remove the cylinder. Sometimes you get lucky and the door handle lock will still match the ignition key. You can take your door handle to a locksmith and have if make a key , hoping they still match. You might ask lockdoc on this forum . He probably has the best answer.

Over the years I have accumulated few hundred original keys from salvage trucks. Usually I can find one that works but takes a lot of time. Good luck.

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**paulspickupparts** · 08-10-2017, 02:16 PM

I just did a google search and found over 15 in your area.

CousinTone · 08-10-2017, 02:47 PM

I appreciate you googling I was hoping to do business with someone from the boards. It's always my first choice. If no one responds, I'll use a stranger. Thanks. TV

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Originally Posted by paulspickupparts

I just did a google search and found over 15 in your area.

08-10-2017, 01:09 PM	#1
CousinTone Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 344	64 C20 ignition swap withOUT key, is it possible? Hey all, it's time to get the interior of my 64 refurbished. I've lost the keys in the two years it's been sitting. How am I going to remove the ignition switch and replace it with the new set I got at the Truck Shop here in Orange. Can anyone provide some guidance? Thanks in advance. Pomona swap meet this Sunday, 8-13-2017!!!

08-10-2017, 01:11 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 64 C20 ignition swap withOUT key, is it possible? Remove the wires one at a time and transfer them to a new switch. If your trying to change the Key'd section of the switch without a key - good luck. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-10-2017, 01:35 PM	#3
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	Re: 64 C20 ignition swap withOUT key, is it possible? I ended up buying a whole new ignition switch when I swapped keys, I think it was around $15 for the new switch. My truck didn't have the right key with it when I bought it and I tried a few different options of getting the lock cylinder out but nothing worked for me. New switch and new lock cylinder and away I went __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

08-10-2017, 01:42 PM	#4
CousinTone Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 344	Re: 64 C20 ignition swap withOUT key, is it possible? So, drill it out, gingerly, and go from there installing new switch and mount in place?

08-10-2017, 01:49 PM	#5
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: 64 C20 ignition swap withOUT key, is it possible? As you know without the key you cannot remove the cylinder. Sometimes you get lucky and the door handle lock will still match the ignition key. You can take your door handle to a locksmith and have if make a key , hoping they still match. You might ask lockdoc on this forum . He probably has the best answer. Over the years I have accumulated few hundred original keys from salvage trucks. Usually I can find one that works but takes a lot of time. Good luck.

08-10-2017, 02:16 PM	#7
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: 64 C20 ignition swap withOUT key, is it possible? I just did a google search and found over 15 in your area.



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