Well, now that I have a title, I thought I would get a key.

Three locks later, I have 3 Different keys! Both doors and the trunk now have keys but none work the Ign. What a life this car must have had

So how do you pull a 76 914 ign? The search didn't help much. I swore I've read one but I've been doing lots of lurking and now I'm confused.

And no I don't have any books yet.

Oh, and should the same key( in a less screwed up 914)work the hood and glove box lock?

Check out my sig for the how-to-re-key thread. Unfortunately, the 76 is the hardest ignition to remove. If you have AAA, call them. If you don't have AAA get it. Believe me, you'll use it.

76 ain't so hard to pull. Remove steering wheel, remove signal/wiper stalk, remove screw that holds the switch cover piece. Now, there will be a small hole on the left side of the switch. Place small pointed object in hole and depress the spring that holds it in. Insert key in switch, turn to on position, and pull. Its been a while, so I could be off on one of the steps, but after the wheel and stalks are out it will be clearer for you.

check with mobile locksmiths in your area. one should be able to come to your house, read the the ignition switch with a soft blank, and cut you 2 new keys while he's there. you can rekey the rest of the tumblers or just live with the multi-key situation.

I don't think he'll be able to turn the switch because his key doesn't work the ignition. Some people put in VW switches because they are cheap and easy to get.
We can talk you through it if you decide to tackle it. It could take an afternoon or weekend to do it if you have little experience with steering columns. A locksmith might be a good idea.

Yep, if you can't turn the switch, you can't get it out without breaking it. That's why it's so hard to pull. Call AAA & have them make a key on the spot, and then re-key everything else to match the ignition switch.

Yea, the process is called impressioning. Basically filing a key to fit. However, not every locksmith is competant in it. I know, 'cause I IS one.

Looks like I'm pulling a wheel on Sat and learning a new column

Just for grins, I'm going to check and see if they make the Porcha blank in the soft metal. Doubt it though. Great stuff in that link Mark! I think I'll give the glovebox lock a shot first.

Thanks guys, probably hear from me tommorow.