'66 Cutlass lock question

MarkR · February 5th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Lock question for 1966 Cutlass:

Does anybody have an idea how to remove the lock cylinder from the glove box in the center console. I have full access to the back. I can only see two holes on the sides that maybe some tool goes in there? Perhaps the chrome ring around the push button on the top can be removed?

Thanks

csstrux · February 5th, 2009, 11:11 AM

not certain about a 66, but most are attached from the "back side". I would be taking a close look at the underside of the lid, and would imagine the cylinder is attached using screws, going by your description, but I am in a truckstop,and not even able to look at my console to try for a better guess. If you can get some decent pics, or wait undil someone who has one see's the post i'm sure you will get your answer
PS welcome to the site

Bluevista · February 5th, 2009, 12:14 PM

I don't have a '66 either but have seen others that have a lock cylinder release in a slot or hole on the inside of the lock cylinder housing that you press in with a thin blade screwdriver or any small tool, then you pull the lock cylinder out with the key and that allows you to unscrew the top bezel, if it's that type. The chassis service manual should show it.

MarkR · February 5th, 2009, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the replies. I was able to find a locksmith who helped me. You do have to push into one of the holes (90 degress from the top - on the side) and insert the key to retract the tumblers and the retainer pin you just pushed in from the hole so you can remove the cyliner. The lock cylinder then pulls out, and then you have to unscrew the retainer that was around the push button "top bezel" where the key goes in.

csstrux · February 5th, 2009, 03:29 PM

learn some thing new every day

lshlsh2 · February 5th, 2009, 07:55 PM

Mine kept getting lose. Put a little lock tight on the retaining ring when you put it back. Thought it was going to be a 10 min repair that took 2 hours counting the trip to the auto parts store.
Larry

February 5th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
MarkR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 7	'66 Cutlass lock question Lock question for 1966 Cutlass: Does anybody have an idea how to remove the lock cylinder from the glove box in the center console. I have full access to the back. I can only see two holes on the sides that maybe some tool goes in there? Perhaps the chrome ring around the push button on the top can be removed? Thanks

February 5th, 2009, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	not certain about a 66, but most are attached from the "back side". I would be taking a close look at the underside of the lid, and would imagine the cylinder is attached using screws, going by your description, but I am in a truckstop,and not even able to look at my console to try for a better guess. If you can get some decent pics, or wait undil someone who has one see's the post i'm sure you will get your answer PS welcome to the site __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

February 5th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	learn some thing new every day __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

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February 5th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,722	I don't have a '66 either but have seen others that have a lock cylinder release in a slot or hole on the inside of the lock cylinder housing that you press in with a thin blade screwdriver or any small tool, then you pull the lock cylinder out with the key and that allows you to unscrew the top bezel, if it's that type. The chassis service manual should show it.

February 5th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
MarkR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 7	Thanks for the replies. I was able to find a locksmith who helped me. You do have to push into one of the holes (90 degress from the top - on the side) and insert the key to retract the tumblers and the retainer pin you just pushed in from the hole so you can remove the cyliner. The lock cylinder then pulls out, and then you have to unscrew the retainer that was around the push button "top bezel" where the key goes in.

February 5th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
lshlsh2 71 cutlass convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trappe, MD Posts: 179	Mine kept getting lose. Put a little lock tight on the retaining ring when you put it back. Thought it was going to be a 10 min repair that took 2 hours counting the trip to the auto parts store. Larry