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anyone restoring door & trunk locks?
or is this a locksmith deal?

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I did mine myself. I did get a new bezel from my local locksmith, he had some old ones in stock that were a match to mine. He did not have any of the dust flaps(? ) but i was able to use some off other locks i parted out. The modern ones have a straight slot and not the correct key shape. It one of my pet peeves on a resto. A lot of nice cars out there with incorrect locks.


BIG

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Repop locks stick out like a sore thumb.....first thing I immediately notice. Gives the impression, what else is repop on this car?

Stay with the original locks.

Dan

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the problem with my locks is... all the caps have been hit with a DA at sometime.

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Can someone post a picture of the trunk locks? I have 9 packages, each with two locks, that came from the assembly line many years ago, from the Flint plant. These have a 90 degree bent part attached to them, different on each lock, like maybe a trunk and glove box set, with the keys that have GM stamped in them. Sealed bags.

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Tony, I'll get some pics.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the problem with my locks is... all the caps have been hit with a DA at sometime. </div></div>

Find a complete original set of locks (Hopefully Tony has what you need), take them to your locksmith....have them all re-keyed to your original keys....I assume your steering column is all restored and ready to go.
Don`t forget the glove box.

Again, nothing worse than a restored car with one too many keys....because of short cuts [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I did mine myself. I did get a new bezel from my local locksmith, he had some old ones in stock that were a match to mine. He did not have any of the dust flaps(? ) but i was able to use some off other locks i parted out. The modern ones have a straight slot and not the correct key shape. It one of my pet peeves on a resto. A lot of nice cars out there with incorrect locks.


BIG </div></div>

So, what is an NOS 3990959 GM trunk lock worth? Two 1969 style GM keys (H code), never used. Key code is stamped in the little knock out area. Has correct key shaped slot. I noticed the repop ones are $20 with two GM keys.

And while on this topic, how would you go about knocking out that half moon shape? Does someone make a punch in that shape?

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To be correct,Locksmiths can't just re-key an original lock to every original GM key,unless they share the same profile opening.
Each year,GM used a different key lock face profile/slot.
You'll have to find a vintage GM lock,with a profile that was also used during your vehicles year.
They alternated their locks every 4 years or so,so it's not that difficult,as you can use a lock that was coded a few years before or after yours was.
Otherwise they can't make em fit your cars original keys,and you'll have to have multiple keys on your keychain.

I have a few NOS sets left in the box,but not sure what years I have right now.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lynn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I did mine myself. I did get a new bezel from my local locksmith, he had some old ones in stock that were a match to mine. He did not have any of the dust flaps(? ) but i was able to use some off other locks i parted out. The modern ones have a straight slot and not the correct key shape. It one of my pet peeves on a resto. A lot of nice cars out there with incorrect locks.


BIG </div></div>

And while on this topic, how would you go about knocking out that half moon shape? Does someone make a punch in that shape? </div></div>

You reuse that part off of your old lock. It is made of SST and can be polished.

BIG

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The ones I have are not the same Donnie. About the only thing that looks the same is the end cap. These are also shorter. Could be for something on a truck.

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If I can get the correct caps and get a locksmith to put them on I'll be good.
the caps are the only thing screwed up on my locks.

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my locksmith fixed the trunk lock on the 67 Z i did..he had the correct sst cap and crimped it on for me

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I can get the correct caps and get a locksmith to put them on I'll be good.
the caps are the only thing screwed up on my locks. </div></div>

Donnie,if you want to try these caps, PM me your address and I will send some of these to you.

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sYc is the best site for these critical but tiny time consuming details.

Great job guys.

Ryan

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Donnie, the locks are on the way to you. If it isn't too much trouble, would you post a picture of them whan they arrive? maybe someone here can identify what they are actually for.

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I have access thru a friend to Curtis Code Books that lists all the keycodes for different GM cars/yrs, same for Ford and Mopar. He also has a lot of key blanks, not all blanks are the same. He has a key machine to cut them as well.

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Tony, got the locks wont be able to use them without screwing up the caps.

they are a D code this is what years they fit,

Primary C 320652 54.....1972 1976 1980
Secondary D 320653 55.....1987-1990

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Some of the replacement caps (locksmith)are held on w/ (4) tabs that bend over instead of the 360` crimp. If you can find these they work very well as long as the outer contour is correct. The gasket will hide any difference on the back side. The tough part is removing the old crimped cap. I've pried and cut with side cutters and used small cut off wheel on a Dremel.


BIG

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Steve, I've got the ones with 4 tabs. if I cant find the 360 type I'll have to use them.

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Well crap. I tried!