RE: [ihc] Help (ignition )

["Ed Sohm" <idaemes@xxxxxxxxxx>]

My 2 Cents:  I agree with the AMC comment.  I had a '73 Travelall
re-keyed and it was an AMC blank.  Keep in mind that a '73 Travelall has
a dash mounted switch though.  I replaced the column switch in my '74
Travelette (tilt column)  and it seems to be AMC also.  I can't swear to
that though.  Could be GM, but it seems like the guy who made more keys
for me said AMC.  

Anybody got a tilt column laying around for a '72 pickup.  I just
brought another one home.  65,000 mile  ex fire (brush) truck.  Fairly
rusty and suffering from ignition problems (I think).  4 speed, PS, 4wd,
1210, 345, 4.10s. $100 and he felt guilty since it wasn't running right
when I loaded it up. Heck, the white spoke wheels are worth that to me!
The need for tilt is because the wheel gets tight on chubby legs and
tummies. Should be a fun truck for wearing out all the 16.5 traction
tires I have laying around. 

Ed
     

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ihc@domain.elided [mailto:owner-ihc@domain.elided] On Behalf Of
Ryan Moore
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 10:28 AM
To: Ted Borck; Roger L. Waggener Sr.
Cc: ihc@domain.elided
Subject: Re: [ihc] Help (ignition )


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ted Borck" <tborck@domain.elided>
To: "Roger L. Waggener Sr." <crusty@domain.elided>
Cc: <ihc@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 09:15
Subject: Re: [ihc] Help (ignition )


> On Sun, 18 Jul 2004, Roger L. Waggener Sr. wrote:
>
> > It appears my problem is the ignition lock set - even out of the
column
the
> > ignition lock set will not turn properly , sound right? It sure
looks
GM?
> > Doesn't anyone have a model / year for the application?
> > That lock ring on the wheel lock is a B?$@#.
>
> Roger:
>
>
> I had a similar problem several years ago with the ign keyset on my 74
> Scout II.
>
> Removed the offending keyset from the steering column, and took it to
a
> good local locksmith.
>
> When I suggested that the keyset was GM, he said it looks GM, but is
> actually AMC.
>
> I dunno if he was correct, but he did fix my ign keyset problem and I
> didn't subsequently have to change the door & tailgate keysets.
>

I think it depends on what type of collumn.  IIRC the tilt collumn is
from a
certain year range of elky (el camino) and the non tilt is AMC.  I'm
sure
someone will be quick to correct me if I'm wrong.

-Ryan


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