Hatch latch lock - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

givengold · 04-20-2011, 05:01 PM

I just bought a 72 2wd. There is no key for the lock on the rear hatch. Can I have it re-keyed? If not, where can I get a replacement handle? Right now it is stuck in the open position.

2003 silverado · 04-20-2011, 05:25 PM

I think theres a # on the in side cover under the handle that you can get one made with that # I could be wrong?

mustardjimmy71 · 04-20-2011, 08:01 PM

i dont know if u tried but my 71 uses the same key for the ignition, doors and hatch

68panelman · 04-20-2011, 08:27 PM

I replaced mine with a garage door handle/mech, handles not the same but it works!Oh,comes with keys.........shhhhhhhhhhh

k5hart · 04-20-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustardjimmy71

i dont know if u tried but my 71 uses the same key for the ignition, doors and hatch

My '72 uses the ignition key also.

99-LS1-SS · 04-20-2011, 09:02 PM

Have you contacted a locksmith to see if they can do anything? I'm going to have to figure something out too.

Bentblazer · 04-20-2011, 10:36 PM

Just recently replaced my hatch handle with one from Lowes, screw holes matched perfect, had to cut square shaft off about 2 inches and drill hole for cotter pin, all for about 8 bucks. Unless you have a original handle in perfect shape its not hardly worth calling a locksmith, bet they wont do it for 8 bucks!

BlazinC5 · 04-20-2011, 11:48 PM

I'm in a similar boat with my latch.. never had a key when I bought it, and I know of at least twice the ignition switch was changed. once by me and once by PO. he said he never had a key either. lol But he did put a clasp and a padlock on it... uggg I tried a canopy shop a few years back and there was always one thing on thier T-handles that wouldn't work.. I been thinking I may try an enclosed trailer shop see if they can come up with a pop-up handle or maybe a lockable fold down T-handle. Even if a have to mod things a bit. it's better than a clasp and padlock. I dout my OE t-handle is worth re-keying anyhow.

pound41 · 04-21-2011, 08:34 AM

I took one to 2 different locksmiths and they both said based on the way the lock was incased near impossible to make a key for. Garage door handle works fine

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-24-2011, 12:23 PM

I took mine to the local lock smith and left it with him for a few days and he got a key made for it..

71ChevyBlazer · 04-30-2011, 04:19 PM

Hi, new to the board. I got a key and handle from Golden State Trucks some years ago for my 71. Was missing the latch rod bracket but I got that from ebay. Gordon

04-20-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
givengold Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 194	Hatch latch lock I just bought a 72 2wd. There is no key for the lock on the rear hatch. Can I have it re-keyed? If not, where can I get a replacement handle? Right now it is stuck in the open position.

04-20-2011, 05:25 PM	#2
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Hatch latch lock I think theres a # on the in side cover under the handle that you can get one made with that # I could be wrong? __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

04-20-2011, 08:01 PM	#3
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: Hatch latch lock i dont know if u tried but my 71 uses the same key for the ignition, doors and hatch __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

04-20-2011, 08:27 PM	#4
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Hatch latch lock I replaced mine with a garage door handle/mech, handles not the same but it works!Oh,comes with keys.........shhhhhhhhhhh

04-20-2011, 09:02 PM	#6
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Hatch latch lock Have you contacted a locksmith to see if they can do anything? I'm going to have to figure something out too.

04-20-2011, 10:36 PM	#7
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Hatch latch lock Just recently replaced my hatch handle with one from Lowes, screw holes matched perfect, had to cut square shaft off about 2 inches and drill hole for cotter pin, all for about 8 bucks. Unless you have a original handle in perfect shape its not hardly worth calling a locksmith, bet they wont do it for 8 bucks! __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

04-20-2011, 11:48 PM	#8
BlazinC5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheney Washinton Posts: 378	Re: Hatch latch lock I'm in a similar boat with my latch.. never had a key when I bought it, and I know of at least twice the ignition switch was changed. once by me and once by PO. he said he never had a key either. lol But he did put a clasp and a padlock on it... uggg I tried a canopy shop a few years back and there was always one thing on thier T-handles that wouldn't work.. I been thinking I may try an enclosed trailer shop see if they can come up with a pop-up handle or maybe a lockable fold down T-handle. Even if a have to mod things a bit. it's better than a clasp and padlock. I dout my OE t-handle is worth re-keying anyhow. __________________ 71 2wd Blazer My build, Restarted 05 Buell firebolt 94 1500 Z71 No rice for me,,, I'm full

04-21-2011, 08:34 AM	#9
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Hatch latch lock I took one to 2 different locksmiths and they both said based on the way the lock was incased near impossible to make a key for. Garage door handle works fine

04-24-2011, 12:23 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Hatch latch lock I took mine to the local lock smith and left it with him for a few days and he got a key made for it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-30-2011, 04:19 PM	#11
71ChevyBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Garden Grove, California Posts: 2	Re: Hatch latch lock Hi, new to the board. I got a key and handle from Golden State Trucks some years ago for my 71. Was missing the latch rod bracket but I got that from ebay. Gordon



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