On Aug 7, 10:52?pm, "'Key" > wrote:
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> >> >>I have a 76 that needs the ignition switch changed. I
> >> >>have
> >> >>the wheel
> >> >> off, but can't figure out how to get the next piece
> >> >> off
> >> >> to get access
> >> >> to the key clinder and switch. It looks like a flat
> >> >> plastic cover.
> >> >> Thanks for your help
> >> >> Mike
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> >> > Put your key in, turn it to accessory, push a small
> >> > drill
> >> > bit into the hole in the face of the switch and depress
> >> > the cylinder's lock while turning the cylinder past
> >> > accessory and pull it out. Insert new lock with the new
> >> > key in it turned to accessory and turn it to start,
> >> > done.
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> >> > Easy if you still have a working key and you have the
> >> > switch that has the hole that is not covered with a
> >> > plastic shroud, otherwise all bets are off.
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> >> > Dad
> >> > 05 C6 Silver/Red 6spd Z51
> >> > 72 Shark Black/Black/4spd
> >> > 64 Red/red/white top/4spd
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> >> 76 has a retainer type ign in the column.
> >> Its not in the dash...
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> >> "Key"
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> > Think he's trying to get past the steering wheel lock.
> > Wish he would have
> > given a tad more information.
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> > Al
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> yea, the more I think about it, he may have had a telescopic
> tilt wheel.
> I am not sure what the 76 had..
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It's a basic column no telescopic or tilt. I got the ring off and the
turn signal switch is hanging out, I took out the 4 bolts holding the
next piece of the column but it seems to be connected to somehing I
cannot see. This all started when the key started sticking in the
start mode and not returning to run. Hopefully I haven't ruined the
starter. I'll save that for another day. Advice I got from a local guy
said try to clean up the lock cylinder, maybe the ignition switch
doesn't need changing. Once I get in there should I change it anyway
being it's not too expensive of a part according to a parts catalog?

Mike