okay guys I got a 1971 mach1 mustang today that has been sitting for several years....it has a 460 auto ..only problem is the Guy found the title but he seems to have lost the keys...how can I get this car in gear to be able to move it...I was told since the keys are lost and the car needs to be restored to use a monkey wrench and break the ignition switch...what do you guys think

 

Call a local locksmith and they can come out and make a new set of keys for you.

 

How are you going to find out what the key pattern is???

You could just order a new ignition switch with keys, replace it, and go from there. No big deal.
Lynn

 

No need to break it off, just take out the key cylinder and take it to a lock Smith.

 

How do you remove it?...its a big deal cause today is the only day I can move it..and the steering wheel is locked

 

seems like its harder on a 71 to remove the lock cylinder. cant you put it in neutral and push it out?

http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techar...on_switch.html

 

No the man told me it won't go into gear without the keys...I looked at the car yesterday and paid the man .....its an out of town car so I'm just sitting here with truck and trailer trying to figure out what to do lol

 

what kind of transmission is it?

 

get under the car and disconnect the transmission lever from the transmission, click the part it was attached to back 2 clicks, the car should now be in Neutral, each click corresponds to a different gear, eg, one click is reverse, 2 is N, 3 is D etc.

 

IMO the locksmith idea is the best, a locksmith should be able to make a key on the spot without a code.

I like the disconnect the tranny post too....