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Did you check at a locksmith shop that still does automotive work ? That cam can't be welded to the lock plug - it must be a ''lazy'' cam allowing for the rod it's attached to , to be able to move . Then the key turns back to the 12 o'clock position to be removed. My car has GM locks from the 80's installed in the doors . They work great and can't be picked or messed with by the factory Datsun keys- they won't go in ! So what if I have to carry 2 keys for the car !

The proper way to remove these small retaining pins is to drill a small hole right next to it. Take a sharp edged tool like a punch , and gently pry the pin up . No destruction if you take care , and the pin is reusable . I know, reads easy enough, but doing this takes care - don't drill the hole too deep- maybe 4-5 mm . Good luck ! PS It's best to have the whole assembly in a vise , don't attempt this while it's still in the column.

Advances in surgery are also shown this year . Got botox ? : (

I love their comment that " pricing is up this year ! " when ONE guy buys everything in sight . That Mr. Mcintyre had , what , 30 pens in his pocket ? And they're basing the economy on his deep pockets? What a farce . Great eye candy show, but truly unrealistic . The rich ARE richer this year . Waaaa.

The trick is to code cut a new key to factory specs - not file out or duplicate one. This will give you proper depths and spacings for the wafers to sit in. The pic shows 6 wafers , the zero and seven are not actual lock wafers. The first one is for the buzzer actuator , the last is a guide . You can still buy a new ignition assembly , get it at a locksmith shop that does cars. Yes the wafers are all the same from '70-mid eighties I think. You should be able to purchase replacement wafers and caps from the same shop as well. Most overlooked though is wear at the end of door locks- where the lazy cam is attached. Buy new if you can - rebuilding a lock only to find the cam wont move because of end wear sucks ! PS code cutting a key is done by a manual ''clipper'' , or computer controlled machine , both locksmith only . Possible reasons for bent wafers are : using ( forcing ) the wrong key , theft attempt, worn key shoulders, incorrect key duplication at Walmart etc , and use of a screwdriver . Yours wasn't I don't think, because both first and last are straight and in decent shape .

Adding new ''wafers'' to worn housings may not get you there. Code cutting your key would help , without getting into reworking anything. New locks are best , obviously . Yes , your car used one key for all locks - yes, all locks had the same wafers . Try find a locksmith with the ASP kit for rebuilding yours , or better yet find new locks and an ignition assembly as a set ( good luck ). Remember , the stainless caps on the door locks only come off once , so you need the correct replacement caps with tabs . I seem to remember the kit involved years 70- into the 80's, even beyond . It's been a while , we don't do cars anymore ( certified locksmith ) . And yes, do a ''search'' on this site for more info .

Forget the time out rule. Laugh at the '' you're grounded " threat . How about the killer '' no TV " for a week ? The new and almost inhumane punishment ? "Give me your iphone Kaeden, I'm cancelling the contract ." You should see a kid stumble around for a week without internet . Home made zombies having withdrawals.....!!

Air dam , as in " You don't give an air dam ! " Nyuk . : )

Jeremy , please when replying, use real sentences and complete words. Reading your reply gave me a seizure . It's practically graffiti .

Really ?? They did not . Previous '' thrifty '' owners chucked in locks from the wreckers . Unless you have a very early '70 car , over the years these locks were replaced after break ins , wear outs , or general f-ups and were never keyed alike to the original code. Let's give the Japanese some credit here ! Happy new year : )

Noooooooo ! Those get me car sick just smelling the interior ... and that '' over the axle '' floating feeling especially with the bus - barf .:sick:

Maybe you've hit the wall with '' stuff " ! If " Stuff " , or the accumulation thereof won't light your fire anymore , quit now while you are ahead. Did you want to go "there" i.e. philosophy 101 ? : ) Have a Merry Christmas .

Well........let's just say history goes back further than the 20th century. Latin anyone ? Esmit208 exited best ... PEACE !

Because Archie Bunker was so '70's ..............

Is that fluid leaking on your driver's side back tire in post #9 ? Just noticing.....

One word - turbo . Great on gas , but finding the correct kit may be the challenge. Mine works flawlessly for around 7 years now , bit I rarely drive it unless the sky is blue and there's no salt brine on the roads, which seems to be the latest trend. Salt lines on roads from November to February sucks ! EDIT - You want to keep the L24 - Never mind the above then .

Can you elaborate on your preferences ? Is there big differences between the two cars ? Just for interesting reading , not to flame the 911's . Hmm, maybe start this in a new thread . Thanks for any replies !

You should take that offer . Good luck to you !

+1 , and you lost me at ''my daddy's wallet'' .

@bobc I remember your car when it was for sale in Alaska. That car almost made it into my garage at that time ! I ended up with another ''local'' '70 from Vancouver, with no import hassles . I hope you get near what you want for it , right before Christmas !

You have the Canadian metric tachometer , and the Petronix is in US Imperial rpms . BWAHAHAHA........... sorry . : )

I'll buy one for 3 dollars, shipped to my door .

Yeah mine is # 538 , with 01/70 as a production date. Shenanigans , eh ?

Crap , this one really does need more pics ! Could be a Dec 1969 car . Could have the dual choke/throttle levers . Could have etc. etc.

Wait , I'll add the next line .... shouldn't cost more than 3 dollars , and he'll do it right away...... I could do away with the '' gives a damn '' idea too - as a locksmith , I find that this trade gets more goofballs stuck in the '70's phoning at ALL hours , lookin' for a deal to '' refresh the mechanisms '' of my '70's locking gas caps or whatever . Please don't take it to an ''old time locksmith '' . He'd rather not see or hear about it , trust me .