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In final stages of restoring 1929 Chevrolet International Coach Vehicle originally had a Delco-Remy Electrolock ignition switch lock mounted when the lock cylinder is pushed in as far as possible the ignition is shut of and the care locked.

The lock components have fallen to bits. Does any one no how to rebuild or have one we could purchase ???

All help and advice greatly appreciated.

Narblaw
Welcome to chatter.
I personally cannot answer you question but I am sure someone can and will come online a bit later.
Tony

First, welcome to the Forum. You've come to the right place and we look forward to seeing you here often.

About the Electrolock: There are two members of this forum (both here in the USA) who have restored hundreds of them and have the parts, testing equipment, and expertise to do the job right. You can reach them by sending them a "Private Message" from the forum using the small envelope icon next to your name at the top of the page. Their names here are "Chipper" and "Junkyard Dog". I'm sure they will see this and be happy to advise you from here.

Enjoy your '29.....they're great old cars.

All the Best, Chip

The major lock cylinder parts are die-cast or "pot metal" or "white metal". With water, heat and oxygen they internally corrode and expand. There is no fix except to replace the parts which are very hard to find and expensive. There were a couple of "projects" to produce replacements but so far have not been completed. Occasionally one shows up on eBay at a reasonable price. Given the shipping cost and time to the US and back, purchasing a working one is probably your best option. If you want to further investigate repairing yours send me a PM or email with photos and we can go from there. My email address is in my profile.

Many Thanks

Chip Many Thanks when I try to view profile I says I don't have permissions to do so ???

Chipper

Many Thanks for your response

I am unable to see your profile or send a pm my email is narblaw@yahoo.com Do you know where we can purchase a working one from and Cost ??
can send photos of what we have

Kindest regards

Narblaw

Only dues paying VCCA members are allowed to view the profiles and send PM messages.

Have email dated Feb 6 2018 advising receipt of my dues ??? SO what else am I meant to do ???

Chris Walbran
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You have to be verified by one of the elves here on this site that you are a VCCA member and then you will be authorized to view the members only forums, see profiles, post photos and etc.

Chris,
You are currently listed as VCCA member. Should have the expanded privileges on Chat.

THANKYOU

See pics of parts I have the sellotaped Key barrel has corroded and is in several piece any one have a replacement or able to re-build ????

Am wondering if that part can be "printed" on a 3D printer? The number of intricate parts that have been duplicated or created is amazing. Apparently they are strong enough to function as well.