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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 04:02 PM
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So the guy I bought my 66 F100 lost the key. So I need get a new ignition. I don’t know what to buy can some one help me?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 04:11 PM
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You'll likely need to drill out the old tumblers to replace them. Normally you use the key and a paperclip to remove the tumbler. Not sure as I've never had this problem.
Just one of many options for replacement parts:
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/tru...ical/ignition/

 
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 08:57 PM
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Pull one of your door lock cylinders out. They will have a number on them and if they and the ignition are original a good lock smith will be able to make a key for you. Otherwise you can buy a complete set for a reasonable price so you'll have all the locks use the same key.

Best of luck, Pat
 
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A locksmith should be able to help? They didn't have that many tumbler combos. Find a key that works, that way can remove the lock from the actual switch with the paper clip trick and not tear everything up.
 
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What’s the paper clip trick?
 
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Originally Posted by runlegacyevents
What’s the paper clip trick?
You have to have the key and use a paper clip to remove the cylinder. No key, you're not removing it.
 
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