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tranz am · 05-02-2008, 06:11 AM

OK Im really irritated about this. I have to replace the ignition lock cylinder in my 69 gmc and I cant freakin remove it!!!! I figured that all I had to do was turn the chrome ring on the front of it. Made perfect since to me so I twisted it to loosen it. It was fairly tight and I had to use a screwdriver and a small hammer at first. after I loosened it I could turn it freely with my hand. I kept unscrewing it until it started to become harder to twist. I kept on twisting it and ended up having to use a pair of vise grips on the ring. now it spins freely but It wont come apart!!!
Its like I striped it out or something. Can some one please help me out here Im about to use a dead blow on this thing!!!!!!

05-02-2008, 06:11 AM	#1
tranz am Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 586	need help with removing ignition lock unit!!!! OK Im really irritated about this. I have to replace the ignition lock cylinder in my 69 gmc and I cant freakin remove it!!!! I figured that all I had to do was turn the chrome ring on the front of it. Made perfect since to me so I twisted it to loosen it. It was fairly tight and I had to use a screwdriver and a small hammer at first. after I loosened it I could turn it freely with my hand. I kept unscrewing it until it started to become harder to twist. I kept on twisting it and ended up having to use a pair of vise grips on the ring. now it spins freely but It wont come apart!!! Its like I striped it out or something. Can some one please help me out here Im about to use a dead blow on this thing!!!!!! __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456220 Best 1/4 mile time 12.1 @ 111 w/traction issues 1969 GMC SWB 1964 chevy II Nova ht Last edited by tranz am; 05-02-2008 at 06:15 AM.