Quote Originally Posted by TooMany2count View Post
What I have done is remove all the stuff to do w/the key itself(tumblers & locking mech.) along w/any of the ing. switch stuff & then grind the nub down & fill it w/ JB weld or auto body filler, then repaint it.

Key/Lock removal
tilt steering column disassembly
#2 tilt steering column disassembly
that is a good idea I can tell you from experience the tilt tele. column is alot different than just a tilt unit you will end up wondering why you decided to drain that pond lots of parts and springs and factory tools good luck ......ted