ignition cylinder

[84chevysilverado]

Last weekend I lost my keys while swimming . I bought a new ignition cylinder yesterday but cant figure out how to get the old one out. I no that with most gm's you turn the ignition switch to acc and push a tab and the cylinder pulls out. since i dont have a key im puzzzled any ideas?

[1979C20]

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=12525.0 follow these steps to get it out

[Lt.Del]

wow, looks complicated.  Too bad you didn't have an extra set.

[Blazin]

You can skip steps 23 -30, and all the one past removing the lock cylinder. This write up is for fixing a sloppy tile column.
Granted I have done a quite a few of these over the years, but I can do them in about half hour. Biggest thing is remembering where everything goes. Snap a some pics as you go, or use these as a guide you should be good.

[1980c10]

You could check with a locksmith to see if they can make a key or check with the local gm dealer to see if they can make a key from the vin. I had an issue with a copied key(my only key) working poorly and they were able to make a new key from the vin alone, however, it was a 10 year old car so who knows.

[Blazin]

I deal with a GM dealer on a regular basis at work, When ever its something I'm looking for on one of my trucks they always say its to old for VIN number identify.

[jaredts]

Try turning the ignition without the key.  It works on a lot of old gm's (in which case you still want to eventually replace it).

[Joe-NC]

Funny you should mention this. My keys just fell out of the ignition while the truck was running yesterday. It kept running and I realized that I don't even need the key. One less thing to keep up with.

These trucks keep getting better with age!