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Removing key cylinder from glove box?? #2361340
08/28/17 08:40 PM
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I missed the class on how to remove the lock and key cylinder from the glove box door from a 70 b-body. Sorry I do not have the key that belongs to the door. So short of breaking the things what must I do? I assume I need to push the small spring that is half way down the housing into the grove and then pull the cylinder out??? Thanks!

Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2361344
08/28/17 08:51 PM
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...one of these should help? last instructions is for E body

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Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2361362
08/28/17 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted By 70HemiGTX
Sorry I do not have the key that belongs to the door.


that means that you need to have a key made
or you will be breaking it..

Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2361363
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I just went through this, you can't remove it without it in the locked position.
So you need key or a way to pick the lock.
Locksmith wanted $50 to do it, so I just drilled it out and replaced with a non-locking cylinder.
You can buy a brand new repo keyed lock cylinder for $30.

Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: BDW] #2361435
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Thanks for all the insight. I don't care about breaking the chrome trim part. I have a new set to put in. I just don't want to harm the inside latch. I guess I need to break out the drill.

Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2361452
08/28/17 11:32 PM
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FWIW I tried to remove the lock on mine with the FSM procedure... in unlocked condition with key. No go. Perhaps operator error? In any case, I re-finished around the lock. Masking tape and time was my friend. It came out fine.

Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2361462
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i have taken a few apart that were not easy to do.

Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2361633
08/29/17 12:00 PM
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If you have the matching trunk lock, it is easier to remove it and take it to a locksmith and have a key made.
I am guessing you don't though.
Craig


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Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: denfireguy] #2361638
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Had same problem (no key) took it out and took to locksmith. I think he charged 8 bucks to make a key.

Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2361645
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I have had great luck just popping the chrome piece off of the lock housing. A flat screw driver inserted slightly into it, and then a bit of a pry will pop it right off. Very easy to press on again too. I just use my vice and a socket that fits over the chrome piece with a rag in between. I have done several like this. I tried to get mine off with procedure shown above. Must have had an hour or more into it and gave up. My method took about 10 seconds. Good luck!!


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Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: 70HemiGTX] #2361856
08/29/17 06:57 PM
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Could you remove door and take to a knowledgeable locksmith who could 'impression' a key. My ex father-in-law would often impression door locks on locked out Mopars

Re: Removing key cylinder from glove box?? [Re: Sxrxrnr] #2362565
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I got it off pretty quickly with the paper clip. Even without the key. I just used a small flat screw driver to wiggle a little bit. Then it just started to work it's way out. Now to refinish everything...







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