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12-27-2004, 11:26 PM
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Location: Satsuma, AL
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Retumbling locks?
Previous to my possession, the right door had been replaced on my '69 GMC; concequently, I have no key for that door! Before I take it apart for some TLC and PM, can the door lock be retumbled? or would I be better off, saving my pennies for a set? My key(s) fit everything else BUT this door & it'd be a shame to replace all the locks for just one door!
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12-27-2004, 11:29 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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You could look in the junk yard...I see vans all the time with a key in the ignition.
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12-27-2004, 11:51 PM
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Location: Oregon
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replace with new
Good new reporductions can be had from any of the online vendors. I saw one had a special the other day for $20 for the set. After you can get your door panels off it is less than a 20 minute chance out (maybe a lot less with experience).
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12-28-2004, 12:36 AM
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Use to do locksmith work.....whole lot cheaper to buy new ones.
Even if you retumble that door the others have more wear.
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12-28-2004, 07:27 PM
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There were times when cash was short and the key didn't always work so well in the locks (probably because the key was worn) so I pulled the lock cylinders out of the doors and removed all but one tumbler then reassembled. Now most any key would work but nobody has to know that but you.
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12-28-2004, 11:33 PM
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Ah, so...good idea on the junkyard idea AND on Gordo's trick; after hunting season is over, I suppose I'll have to go to the boneyard & check it out! Thanks, guys!
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