door locks & trunk

[68l30]

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.


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[Lynn]

<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.


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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?

[Mr70]

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.

[68l30]

<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.


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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.

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