Join Shelby Forums Today

Hi, 1970 GT500 Question!

Discussion in 'Introductions and Greetings' started by 2theMax, Jul 27, 2010.

  1. 2theMax

    2theMax New Member

    Posts:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2010
    Hey I was wondering, does anyone know about the keys to a '70 GT500.

    The keys for the trunk are the same as the glove box, this key won't work on doors or engine. Are the keys the same for the door as they are for the engine.

    I am in the process of restoration and I feel like i am getting ripped, off for a new engine key to be made at $250 when the key to the trunk was only $25 b/c it matches the key to the glove box.

    Does anyone have any advise on where to get the key made, how and if there is any kind of catalogue that can give the code to a key?

    Thanks for any advice, Max
     
  2. wylie

    wylie Well-Known Member

    Age:
    80
    Posts:
    305
    Likes Received:
    8
    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2009
    Location:
    Lone Oak, Texas
    Who is ripping you for 250 for a key? Take the ignition switch to any locksmith and they can make a key from that.
     
  3. Coralsnake

    Coralsnake Well-Known Member

    Age:
    60
    Posts:
    1,048
    Likes Received:
    16
    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Location:
    The Northcoast
    You could probably replace all the locks with new keys for that car, less that $150.

    The doors should match the igntion and the glove box should match the trunk.
     
  4. 2theMax

    2theMax New Member

    Posts:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2010
    Hi, thank you for the information.. is there a youtube video or a guide on how to remove the ignition? A local locksmith wanted $250 to make the key
     
  5. wylie

    wylie Well-Known Member

    Age:
    80
    Posts:
    305
    Likes Received:
    8
    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2009
    Location:
    Lone Oak, Texas
    A service call from a local locksmith and making a key for 250 is a rip. There is a ring around the key way that unscrews and the ignition will come out the back of the dash. I think there are notches on the ring, use a screwdriver to tap the ring loose.
     
  6. jamest52

    jamest52 Active Member

    Posts:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2010
    Location:
    S/W desert
    If there's a little pinhole on the front of the ignition, you should be able to push a straightened-out paperclip in that to remove the cylinder out the front. If not, unscrew the trim ring and the whole switch comes out the back.
     
  7. wylie

    wylie Well-Known Member

    Age:
    80
    Posts:
    305
    Likes Received:
    8
    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2009
    Location:
    Lone Oak, Texas
    The ignition must be in the accessory position to use the paper clip method to remove the cylinder.
     

Share This Page