Ignition Cylinder Well Destroyed

[Ol-JRoc]

To give a little back story. Some jack wagon attempted to steal my 88 Mustang GT today. They drilled the cylinder out but in the process destroyed the well (see attached pictures). What is the best way to fix this? All guidance is greatly appreciated.

 

[General karthief]

You have a damaged steering column lock cylinder housing, they are farely hard to replace because of the tilt mechanism. It may be easier to replace the column. I can look tomorrow, I have a couple in storage, to see exactly how difficult it would be.

 

[Mstng93SSP]

Changing the column is the best way. It's not that difficult to do if you have a replacement column.

 

[Ol-JRoc]

Changing the column is the best way. It's not that difficult to do if you have a replacement column.

I have been looking at how to replace the column and it isn't too difficult. My issue now is finding a replacment column. Thank you for your comment.

 

[mikestang63]

check your local CL, Corral.net, and MPS in Georgia for columns.

 

[Mstng93SSP]

I just saw a tilt column on ebay with ignition and keys for $100

 

[Ol-JRoc]

I just saw a tilt column on ebay with ignition and keys for $100

Do you happen to have the ebay item number. Didn't seem to find it.

 

[Mstng93SSP]

Don't see it anymore but there is this one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-1989-...ash=item2130a67f03:g:6-oAAOSwpIxZcxTe&vxp=mtr

 

[Mustang5L5]

Found this one too.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/263117765700


Pay attention to cruise vs non cruise column. There is a slight difference. On the cars with cruise control, there are three "fingers" that contact the horn plate. On the non-cruise columns, the middle one is deleted. I'm sure you could swap parts from your column as well.

What I am referring to