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When did Jeep start using AMC style keys?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Greenwithenvy, Jan 5, 2015.

  1. Greenwithenvy

    Greenwithenvy Christian Jeeper!

    Hello all,
    I have a VIN# 364611 on my 70' CJ5. When did Jeep start using the AMC keys? Looking at the VIN thread, I think my CJ was built in March of 70'. My steering colum may have been changed out to a later model, as it is tilt. Any thoughts and info.? Thanks, Vance.
     
  2. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    If it's tilt, it's been changed. Not an uncommon mod, in conjunction with a Saginaw steering swap.
     
  3. Greenwithenvy

    Greenwithenvy Christian Jeeper!

    That was my thought too, as I do have the 4 bolt Saginaw steering box. When did Jeep start putting the ignition switch in the steering column? ( lock cylinder) Did that start with AMC? My 60' had a starter button. Don't remember if my 64' did, as I changed the steering column out to a tilt.
     
  4. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    1976
     
  5. Greenwithenvy

    Greenwithenvy Christian Jeeper!

    Thanks colojeepguy !