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Adams77



Joined: 07 Oct 2008
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Location: Statham, GA


PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:27 pm    Post subject: 70 westy steering lock Reply with quote

So I am picking up a 70 westy and the PO has no keys

What do I need in the way of tools to remove the lock cylinder so that I can turn the steering wheel? and a simple how to would be nice.

I could always go the route of the screwdriver and a BFH, 60 second style Rolling Eyes
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jimbear



Joined: 12 Jan 2007
Posts: 206
Location: "We don't need no stinking lug nuts!"


PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:35 pm    Post subject: ... Reply with quote

First, take the door handle off and take it to a smithie to have a key made. There was only one key back in the day. This is what i did for my '67 when I lost the key for that.

Or, try this from a pal from another forum... "to unlock steering, I unbolted steering shaft from the dash board. From there you can pull the steering column away from the dash. Once you have pulled colum away from the dash, look under the ignition area, and you will see where you can push a flat screwdriver up and push steering lock away from column. Leave screwdriver there until you have moved van to where you want it. Once done, pull out screwdriver and bolt column back to dashboard. All should be good with no damage done!"

The above was done with a '74 and sound like it might work.

Try these links...my time your bene (maybe)... By the way, that bus looks nice...can't wait to see it in person...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=290707&highlight=1970+ignition+lock&sid=e7d53e68be11f628155781c09db0b790


http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=166039&highlight=1970+ignition+lock&sid=e7d53e68be11f628155781c09db0b790


http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=97545&highlight=1970+ignition+lock&sid=5ef7c180f8e5f43d6ccc2dbe992a3c01

*** http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=82039&highlight=1970+ignition+lock&sid=5ef7c180f8e5f43d6ccc2dbe992a3c01

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=59313&highlight=1970+ignition+lock&sid=83ebe1883c59c698169f34e9f2131e82

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