1984 Accord Hatchback Noob

[rdog348]

Well, I just got my hands on a 5 speed, cruise controlled, '84 Accord hatchback. Its been sitting for about 6 years, the clutch isn't stuck, the brakes are spongey, and all the fluids except the oil are gone. I haven't turned the motor over yet, I plan on doing that tomorrow, but the main problem I have right now is I have no key. I had to do the jiggle trick with a spare Honda key I had to get the doors open. Is there any way I could drop the tumblers in the switch? I need to move it, and the steering wheel is locked.. I hope some of you guys can help me, if you could tell me anything to check, things that might have gone bad, things that I need to replace, etc, I would very appreciate it. Thanks!

Here is a picture of it, in the corner on the right, yeah, its not much, but its something!

[2ndGenGuy]

Well, I don't know what to tell you about that lock cylinder. I know it's a bitch to get off, because it's got those 1 time use security bolts in it that don't have a head in them. So you gotta drill off the heads, or weld a nut onto them to spin them out. Then once you've got the cylinder off, I would think you could take it to a locksmith and have him re-do it to work with that spare key you have. Once you've got the ignition switch off though, you should be able to turn the wheel and move the car...

[Dr_Snooz]

Welcome! Like 2ndGenGuy was saying, disassembling the steering column is your best bet. Just curious though, why did you choose this car and not something that's been driven more regularly?