Key System

[RadioRedline]

Question for Y'all!

 

Got me a 510 (1970 4 door) Last Night. The PO lost keys. So He had taken the tumbler out of the steering column. Then he was using a small key or screwdriver to start it. It works, Did it a couple times and I got it home. I am wondering would I be able to buy from another 510 the 2 door cylinders and ignition piece with its keys, and remove and replace mine? Would this work?

 

Thanks for your help.

 

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[Wide14u]

yes that sound right to me

[Skib]

yes.

[ggzilla]

Or just get the key code off the passenger side lock, and have a locksmith cut you a new key. Cost about $30, and it'll work like new, better than used locks.

[Skib]

Or just get the key code off the passenger side lock, and have a locksmith cut you a new key. Cost about $30, and it'll work like new, better than used locks.

 

hes missing the ignition switch

[datzenmike]

Get a separate ign. with key?

[ggzilla]

He said the PO had taken out the tumbler, not that he's missing it. Although usually when they take it out it goes missing... :lol:

[Laecaon]

I vote for having a trunk monkey, who cares about keys.

[yellowdatsun]

If you're missing the tumbler, you can find another 510 one and have it re-keyed to match the door locks. Also, be aware that the early 510's had single sided ignition keys, and the later ones had double sided keys, all within 68-73. So be sure you're getting the right one for the car. Or just do like many of us and have one key for the door, and a separate one for the ignition. If you want, changing the pins inside the tumbler is easy to do yourself, but you need a few extra sets to play with to make one good one.

[RadioRedline]

The PO threw out the tumbler RRRR!

 

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[flatcat19]

Why not go push button like what Datsun Dave sells?

[RadioRedline]

My Goal was to save this car from the PO and OTher Destruction. I want to sell it to a person who will take proper care of it.

 

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