Welp... Some idiot thief tried to steal our 82 BRAT. They shoved a homemade tool into the ignition switch and messed it all up. I'm thinking the either the car wouldn't start, or if it did, they couldn't drive it because it's a stick!!!!

Anyway, now I need a new key mechanism.

PS. Since Subaru seemed to share many of the Datsun / Nissan parts in those days., does any one know if any of those would fit?

I believe these are no longer available from Subaru - in which case your best bet is a junkyard. The problem is most of them are so worn down by now that pretty much any key will start them. It may be possible (depending on the damage) to have a new lock mechanism put in by a locksmith which will fix the damage but also result in being able to stick with a single key common with your door locks.

I've got a couple of these, one from 82 BRAT w/336,000+ miles, key still unlocks the ign..

Because of the locking of the steering, it doesn't seem to be easy if at all possible to remove the ign. switch only(maybe locksmith).

I've replace one on another car. On the older models, they key mech will come off once you remove everything in front. It was a pain though IIR.

What would you sell one of them for?

whole unit only, pm me with offer?

 

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