How to Remove Ignition Cylinder W/O key?

[rangerin]

Just picked up a Gen 1 steering column at the JY, but it didn't have a key. I'd like to switch ignition cylinders from my current column. Is there a way to remove the cylinder from the column w/o the key without destroying the column?

 

[country0001]

Take it to a locksmith. Might be cheaper than you think

 

[saskbill]

If it was from a pick n pull, go back and have a real careful look around the truck eg: under floormats, seats, other nooks and crannies. It could have fallen down, or someone may have hidden it with the intent to come back after the column later.

 

[adsm08]

Drill it out.

 

[rangerin]

Just drilled the cylinder out. Easy as pie!

 

[adsm08]

Told ya.

 

[rangerin]

Told ya.