The ignition keyhole thing (ignition switch) comes with new keys. It will be cheaper to buy new switch than pay a locksmith. He will need to acquire proper blanks anyway.
i just drilled out my neighbors last week for his 66 coupe. I drilled the center of the cylinder to basically hollow it out, being carefull not to damage the housing, then removed the cluster and removed the ignition switch and replaced it. I cant remember why we did the switch, you might have to do a lock SET(both doors and IGN) and switch.
oh the local locksmith wanted minimum 65 bucks to "pick" it and make a key if possible.
the ignition cylinder will only come out if its turned(with a key or picked) to ACC then depress the pin and remove and then a new cylinder can be put it, if not it must be drilled.
i just drilled out my neighbors last week for his 66 coupe. I drilled the center of the cylinder to basically hollow it out, being carefull not to damage the housing, then removed the cluster and removed the ignition switch and replaced it. I cant remember why we did the switch, you might have to do a lock SET(both doors and IGN) and switch.
oh the local locksmith wanted minimum 65 bucks to "pick" it and make a key if possible.
A key is needed to properly remove the cylinder. Without a key, you will have to resort to other methods of removal.
Although drilling would be best(as Isky describes), when I am in a hurry I use an autobody slide hammer with a screw attachment. It removes the cylinder, BUT also damages the switch so that the new cylinder won't latch into place.
A key is needed to properly remove the cylinder. Without a key, you will have to resort to other methods of removal.
Although drilling would be best(as Isky describes), when I am in a hurry I use an autobody slide hammer with a screw attachment. It removes the cylinder, BUT also damages the switch so that the new cylinder won't latch into place.