At a loss

So here's the back story on my taco. I acquired it when I bought my house last month because it was left on the property to rot when the previous owner moved out. I couldn't let a 2000 yoda with 38000 original miles just go to waste so my wife and I decided to start fixing it up to overland and camping trips. Well we have searched all over the property and we cannot find the keys to the truck and it is in Park. Obviously I need to get an ignition cylinder but I need a way to get the truck into neutral so I can move it to work on it. Any ideas?

 

Unbolt the shift linkage (cable) from the side of the transmission and shift it there on the side of the transmission.
Just be sure to block the wheels. That way the truck doesn't roll over you (if it's on a hill).

 

locksmith. you sure it isn't stolen?

 

Positive. All the paperwork when they bought it is here but the keys are MIA

 

No shit!

2 viable options imo
-call locksmith
-remove lock cylinder and “Hotwire” until you get to a place to wrench on

 

locksmith is the easiest answer

 

Well I need to get a set of keys for it so I'll order the ignition but with it being a 2000 would I have to get a key programmed?

 

Besides what TN stated

there is a “clip/cover” on the top of the upper steering column shroud.
Take small cover out with flat head
Then stick the same flat head in the hole to defeat the “no shifting without a key”
U can manually move the tranny into N
(Wrecker drivers use this all the time)

 

Just get a locksmith on site. Buy the guy a nice lunch.

 

I don't think the key needs to be programmed. A locksmith could solve your problem in less than 30 minutes.

 

1st gens don't have programmed keys.
Depending on the locksmith, you will likely need the title or the registration in your name.

Cash on the down low can work. But we shouldn't talk about that either......

 

They duct taped a key to the leaf springs. Maybe.

 

Well you will still need to get a title in your name if you want to put it on the street
So follow your states procedure to do so and then when you have the title, go down to the Toyota dealership and have them cut a key by vin

 

There’s a switch at the front of the shifter panel that allows the shifter to go into park on my wife’s 4runner. They have the same trans as Tacomas.

Comment on this video said he drilled out the pin that locks it when he didn’t have a key / key wouldn’t turn the cylinder.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c1WCjxc6lJA

 

Well the elderly woman that owned the truck ended up in the nursing home and couldn't afford to pay the mortgage on the house so the state (ky) took over on the house and I bought it from the state.

 

I have filed for a list title...I just have to figure out what I need to do because it's not tied up in probate

 

How’s the frame?
How are the rodents?
awesome low mileage.

 

No rodents and the interior just needs deep cleaned where it's sat for a bit....no rust at all

 

I don’t think you want to file for a lost title
The title will come in someone else’s name
You need to file for a new title for an abandoned vehicle

 

Frame rust ?