Hi,
I have a 69 with a floor auto transmission. The problem is I can't turn the ignition key into the lock position. Besides a bad ignition cylinder could there be something else causing the problem?

Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Sam

Others (with '69's) will likely follow with better details, but the '69 with a floor shift automatic tranny uses a rod between the steering column and the tranny to provide the locking feature. I am willing to bet that rod is bent or hung up.

imagine if it was a column shift.... ok ....

where the gearshift knob would/go into the column ... that collar turns with the floor shifter or should ...

try turning that collar counter clockwise like you were putting a column shift into park ...

you may have to rock it a bit ,,, be easy on the key

NEVER park with the tires TURNED hard against a curb down hill ... tire can touch .. but the pressure can cause the same issue

keep us informed

X2 what Salmon38 said. Also, sometimes when the linkage to the column is worn/damaged you can try twisting the rotating part of the column (between ignition section and dash) to free it up.

My '70 Mustang had that same setup. I found out the hard way about it when I tried installing a Sun tach on the steering column and put the clamp on that moving collar. Tranny no shift after that.

I turned the column counter clockwise and it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for your advice
Sam