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eric huffman · 11-02-2021, 04:59 PM

My 39 pickup has the original key BUT it is stuck in the drop down ignition switch. It will neither turn or come out. Any tips or solutions welcomed.

Anteek29 · 11-02-2021, 05:08 PM

Try spray with PB Blaster and then jiggle key.

eric huffman · 11-02-2021, 06:32 PM

To no avail I'm afraid. The on/off switch is installed but not connected to the bakelite switch. Don't think that would or should make a difference?

tomcarman · 11-02-2021, 06:49 PM

Maybe try a little heat? Start with a hair dryer then maybe go to a propane torch, but easy does it so as not to damage anything. Does it move at all, even a little wiggle? Can you post a pic?

eric huffman · 11-02-2021, 07:02 PM

I will post pictures shortly!

mrtexas · 11-02-2021, 07:22 PM

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Remove the steering column and then drill out the retaining screw for the lock and remove the lock mechanism. Only way to solve the problem IMHO.

11-02-2021, 04:59 PM	#1
eric huffman Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Diego Posts: 45	key stuck in the ignition of 39 pickup My 39 pickup has the original key BUT it is stuck in the drop down ignition switch. It will neither turn or come out. Any tips or solutions welcomed.

11-02-2021, 05:08 PM	#2
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: key stuck in the ignition of 39 pickup Try spray with PB Blaster and then jiggle key. __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

11-02-2021, 06:32 PM	#3
eric huffman Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Diego Posts: 45	Re: key stuck in the ignition of 39 pickup To no avail I'm afraid. The on/off switch is installed but not connected to the bakelite switch. Don't think that would or should make a difference?

11-02-2021, 06:49 PM	#4
tomcarman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Rochester Wa Posts: 574	Re: key stuck in the ignition of 39 pickup Maybe try a little heat? Start with a hair dryer then maybe go to a propane torch, but easy does it so as not to damage anything. Does it move at all, even a little wiggle? Can you post a pic?

11-02-2021, 07:02 PM	#5
eric huffman Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Diego Posts: 45	Re: key stuck in the ignition of 39 pickup I will post pictures shortly!

11-02-2021, 07:22 PM	#6
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: key stuck in the ignition of 39 pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Remove the steering column and then drill out the retaining screw for the lock and remove the lock mechanism. Only way to solve the problem IMHO. __________________ 41 woodie https://41fordwoodie.weebly.com/