1963 Ford Thunderbird Ignition Lock

156,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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The ignition key is missing on the 63 T-Bird I am restoring. I had ordered new door locks and ignition lock and was able to replace the door locks no problem. The ignition lock is a problem. To remove it requires a key. Since I have a new ignition lock I don't care if I break the one that is in there now. If I put the piece of wire through the the little hole in the ignition lock can I use a screwdiver to turn the old ignition lock to get it out without ruining the ignition switch? Or if you have any other suggestions I would appreciate it. I called a locksmith and he said he would have to make a service call and then make a duplicate and it would be quite expensive.

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Thomas
Dec 31, 2007 at 4:57 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Cant promise the housing wouldnt get messed up in the process of making the tumbler turn
Jan 1, 2008 at 11:50 PM
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