C2 ignition cylinder removal?

[Michael T.]

I just got my barn find 66 home (unfortunately without keys). The seller found the keys and the title two days before I picked up the car and now they lost them both! Nice people but really disorganized. Can I remove the lock cylinder with a paper clip in the hole or can I use the glove box lock to make keys?

[Brian M.]

Re: C2 ignition cylinder removal?

Michael, you will need the ignition key in order to remove it with a paper clip. The glove box key is different key all together. .

[Michael T.]

Re: C2 ignition cylinder removal?

So, I should take out one of the door locks instead?

[Gerard F.]

Re: C2 ignition cylinder removal?

Michael,

Did anyone think of writing down the numbers stamped on the original keys. I think sometimes they wrote those numbers down in the Owners Manual or Warranty booklet, if you got those items with the car.

With those numbers, a key could be punched out. Not sure the dealers do this anymore, but there are guys out there that do it.

[Jack H.]

Re: C2 ignition cylinder removal?

Without the original key to insert and turn the lock backwards when you use the paper clip to remove the lock cylinder for removal, you essentially have three alternatives:

(1) Remove a door lock and read the embossed code on the side, have a key code cut and 'hope' the lock(s) weren't re-coded by prior owners in the car's history...

(2) Hire a locksmith to 'pick' the ignition lock cylinder and remove it that way.

(3) Take the bigger hammer approach and break the lock cylinder's center bezel free (it's simply a crimp fit) so you can remove it and then spin the mounting ring free. This is, of course, a destructive approach...but, if you intend to replace the mounting ring and original lock cylinder (cosmetic improvement), it can be the least cost path...

[Michael T.]

Re: C2 ignition cylinder removal?

Thanks guys, I'm going after the door lock! Mike

[Michael T.]

Re: C2 ignition cylinder removal?

Thanks guys, I'm going after the door lock. Any suggestions on removing the lock knob? Is it a clip like the window crank?

[John H.]

Re: C2 ignition cylinder removal?

Thanks guys, I'm going after the door lock. Any suggestions on removing the lock knob? Is it a clip like the window crank?

Yup - same kind of "omega" clip as the window crank.

[Peter L.]

Re: C2 ignition cylinder removal?

Michael - An other option is seeing if your GM Dealer or locksmith has a set of GM "Try Out" keys (Master Keys) for 66 and older Briggs & Stratton locks. It takes a bit of time to go through the set but if you are not planning to take off the door panel, you could avoid destroying the original lock cylinder and possibly the lock. Pete