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Members Rides / Re: 84 Jimmy Build

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on July 02, 2025, 05:01:02 pm »

Nice lines!

At current market prices, you won't lose money if you decide to sell.

BTW, glad you were able to eat some Frosted Flakes along the way...

Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by berserk on July 02, 2025, 07:25:43 am »

My column shifter is loose from 50 years of use and has given me this issue before. Make sure your shift lever is all the up (hold in place) then try to turn the key.

Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by VileZambonie on July 01, 2025, 07:29:07 pm »

Jiggle the steering wheel

Members Rides / Re: 84 Jimmy Build

« Last post by VileZambonie on July 01, 2025, 07:27:51 pm »

Looking good dude

Body, Glass & Paint / Re: Sanding/buffing/polishing

« Last post by VileZambonie on July 01, 2025, 07:23:56 pm »

Contaminants and breakaways cause gouges and scratches. I only wet sand and use soap. It's very easy to get carried away and never notice you are causing scratches that are deep so just be cautious.

Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by bd on July 01, 2025, 04:26:07 pm »

My narrative was merely suggestive. It may turn out to be something simple. The only way to know is to dig into it. Everything you need to do can be accomplished in the truck.

But if you do remove the column, make a simple jig that bolts to the column and allows it to be clamped securely in a bench vise. Let us know the outcome.

Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by ehjorten on July 01, 2025, 03:51:51 pm »

Sounds like I better just tear the steering column out of the truck and put it on the bench! Was hoping for some super secret trick. It has never been molested and has operated flawlessly. It was working fine the last time it was parked.

Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by bd on July 01, 2025, 02:16:04 pm »

Did you insert the right key?

Make sure the ignition switch is securely retained to the column with both screws. Then check the lock cylinder for internal binding, the plastic sector gear for damage, rack condition and alignment, sector to rack timing, and finally the ignition switch for internal binding.

Steering Columns / Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by ehjorten on July 01, 2025, 09:06:54 am »

So I went to start my '77 K20 the other day. I haven't driven it much lately and it has just been sitting. When I went to start it, the key wouldn't rotate out of the Off position. It would freely rotate to the ACC position and the radio would come on. It feels like the cylinder would move, but the rod linking the cylinder to the ignition switch is bound up or something. It all worked fine the last time I drove it. Any suggestions? I know I probably have to lower the column, but maybe something simple I am not thinking about?