Bypass the steering lock ?, can it be done w/o key ? Options

[Literati914]

I've got a project car going to be delivered to me tomorrow or the next day. The seller divulged that the key was lost but assured me that the steering column does not lock (the price and my enthusiasm helped me sort of believe him). Anyway, the driver just called in route and tells me that the steering is locked (surprise, surprise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ). So, unless I can defeat the steering column lock I'm gonna have to run out and buy a set of wheel dollies, and I'd rather not. Anyone know a way to bypass the column lock on a '74 without the key? TIA.

Doug C

[Tom_T]

Doug -

If you have to pull the lock cylinder out for delivery - Then take the cylinder to a locksmith or Porsche dealer, along with your ownership documentation, & they should be able to re-key it for you, but then you'll also want to take all of the door, front & rear trunk & glovebox lock cylinders at the same time to get them all re-keyed.

But FIRST ....

Check if you have any of the original owners manual info with the key code sheet or the code written on them, or also try calling PCNA on Monday to see if they can give you the key code for your card (there's an outside chance that it was written on the Kardex at the factory). They may require you to fax, email or text your new owner documents 1st for obvious reasons.

If so, then any locksmith or Porsche dealer can cut you new keys from the code.

Make sure that you get both the black & red keys cut & some spares - cuz the red ones lack a groove which allows it to only work the doors & ignition for valets, so they cannot get into the trunks or glovebox with it.

So you don't want all red keys for you, or you'll be locked out too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Also, Zimm's in town may be able to help you with keys.

Congratz! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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