1958 Chev Delray. I've watched the Danchuk vid on how to remove the ignition barrel for replacement but the key must be in the LOCK position. My car has it in the OFF position (not Lock) and the key was lost before I bought it. How do I extract the barrel when this is the case? Will I need a locksmith with a skeleton key to put it in LOCK first? email me directly if you like [removed]. Many thanks, Bruza

 

Here is the link i think it can help you. Good luck
https://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/s...hp?tid/287487/

 

Thanks for the thread but it only works if the switch is turned to the LOCK position and mine is/was in the OFF position. The only locksmith in my smallsville turned up with his skeleton keys and jammed it totally half way between OFF and LOCK so now the only way to get the tumbler out is to drill it out. I hate this car and hate the cowboys calling themselves specialists in this town! The thread did answer a question about why the replacement tumbler I bought had two holes when the one in the car has only one. I'm waiting on fine weather now to be able to drill the tumbler out myself as the car is now beached outside in the rain (leaks because a specialist windscreen installer didn't put the windscreen in properly!). Lucky it has no carpets to get soaked.

 

2: Remove the steering column cover bolts. In order to access the ignition lock cylinder, you'll have to remove the column covers.

There are usually two covers, one on top and one underneath.

Find the plastic covers that cover the bolts or screws. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, remove the plastic covers.

Note the size and style of the bolts and use the appropriate tool to remove the bolts. In some cases they will be Phillips head screws or standard/metric sized bolts that will require a socket and ratchet for correct removal.

Step 3: Remove the steering column cover(s). After the bolts have been removed, you should be able to remove the covers from the steering column.

Unlock the steering wheel with the adjustable arm located underneath or to the left of the steering column, so you can move the steering wheel up and down to loosen the column covers.

Step 4: Locate the ignition lock cylinder. After the covers have been removed, you should be able to locate the ignition lock cylinder.

Review your service manual to verify that you have a removable ignition lock cylinder and that your ignition lock assembly is not all inclusive.

• Note: If you have a vehicle that has the lock cylinder attached to the housing, please contact a certified mechanic for assistance with this project.