YourPowderCoating.com Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 just saw another thread and the guy mentioned his door only locks from the passenger side, and saw a response about how they were made that way for "off traffic' side safety. Anyways, my 53 has zero provision for locking the doors, did the job rated trucks even come with locks and if so, how did they do it? I always thought it was stripped down model from the factory, no heater, defrost at all, no locks, very basic truck. My doors have no holes in them and the handles are lock free also. so, that being said, how do I lock this critter up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 It should have had the lock on the passenger door. Heater/defroster was an option, and often times they got aftermarket units. On your driver's door try lifting the inside handle so that it detents into a horizontal position. If it does, that's the lock position. I believe the passenger door latch would lock the same way, but there's no way to do that from the outside. Maybe someone removed the lock assembly and filled the hole? Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Here's the location of the outside door lock. Just below the handle on the passenger side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 It should have had the lock on the passenger door. Heater/defroster was an option, and often times they got aftermarket units. On your driver's door try lifting the inside handle so that it detents into a horizontal position. If it does, that's the lock position. I believe the passenger door latch would lock the same way, but there's no way to do that from the outside. Maybe someone removed the lock assembly and filled the hole? Merle You can do it if you have vent windows. That's my poor mans door locks I used for quite a while on my plymouth. Just push the vent closed when you are done and it looks locked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPowderCoating.com Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 It should have had the lock on the passenger door. Heater/defroster was an option, and often times they got aftermarket units. On your driver's door try lifting the inside handle so that it detents into a horizontal position. If it does, that's the lock position. I believe the passenger door latch would lock the same way, but there's no way to do that from the outside. Maybe someone removed the lock assembly and filled the hole? Merle but if it detents and locks, how am I gonna get back into it w/o a lock cylinder? I guess I could always leave the vent window unlocked and reach in like my buddy does his 55 plymouth w/ shaved handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPowderCoating.com Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 You can do it if you have vent windows. That's my poor mans door locks I used for quite a while on my plymouth. Just push the vent closed when you are done and it looks locked hahahahha, I guess its more common than I thought. Its gonna be my lock as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Ssssshhhh don't let the secret out. The 50 coupe Dad sold a couple weeks back was the same way. Some customized it way back and thats all it ever had for locks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPowderCoating.com Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Ssssshhhh don't let the secret out. The 50 coupe Dad sold a couple weeks back was the same way. Some customized it way back and thats all it ever had for locks mums the word:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodscavenger Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I don't worry about locking mine, none of the young punks would know how to use the rod through the floorboard to actuate the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPowderCoating.com Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Here's the location of the outside door lock. Just below the handle on the passenger side. dizzamn, those handles look pimp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Here's the location of the outside door lock. Just below the handle on the passenger side. What a gorgeous truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Oh Jim.....behave ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 What are you driving down to Tim's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 My pimped out "Old Yeller" with some doors and fenders in the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPowderCoating.com Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I did find out that the doors do lock with the detent, just kinda click the handle down and shizzamn, they lock, they also have no hole for the key lock set up so, I guess at least they can be unlocked via vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49dodgeb Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi from Australia, dont know about lifting the handle to lock it as the passenger side has an extended piece that slides a bar up and prevents the door latch from opening.The drivers side does not. I will have to try your option but looking at the lock out of the door cannot see how it could work. My 49 was made in Canada and assembled here so maybe it is different? All said if you guys are right it will save me some trouble as you can lock the drivers door, get out passenger side and lock with key and re-enter the same way. Looking for a complete rubber kit, glass, windlacing etc. whole box and dice. I found a site Roberts rubber but saw a forum somewhere that said they don`t fit well. Any help guys? Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Door locks? I dont need no stinkin' door locks.....infact, who needs a stinkin door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Oh Cool ! I don't have to load this one up then. I'll just sent it to the crusher then along with some rear fenders. Damn rusty junk ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 whoa, whoa, whoa,...that's the dog talkin'. lol Can't wait for my door and fenders! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPowderCoating.com Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi from Australia, dont know about lifting the handle to lock it as the passenger side has an extended piece that slides a bar up and prevents the door latch from opening.The drivers side does not. I will have to try your option but looking at the lock out of the door cannot see how it could work. My 49 was made in Canada and assembled here so maybe it is different? All said if you guys are right it will save me some trouble as you can lock the drivers door, get out passenger side and lock with key and re-enter the same way. Looking for a complete rubber kit, glass, windlacing etc. whole box and dice. I found a site Roberts rubber but saw a forum somewhere that said they don`t fit well. Any help guys? Jack hello from Texas, send me an Aussie beer and I'll send you some Texas Shiner....yummy stuff. back on subject now, Both of my doors "detent" downward for locking from the inside. also, I have bought the pre-fab, so called factory replacement rubber from Roberts, it did seem to small, so I ordered a "generic set up from Roberts and its just looks to hokey to me, so the first "original replacement" rubber will have to be stretched to fit, it looks like it will work, just seems small and might be a bitch to get right. My buddy said it needs to sit in the sun for a good while to get "hot" then install. I'm going to try that approach. I am planning on having someone show up and do the glass install next week, I'll update as soon as I know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey beard Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 The right side - passanger's side - door latch units have a square hole for the lock stem to fit into and to actuate the lock mechanism. If your right latch has this feature, likely someone has removed the outside lock unit. Rubber parts from either Burn Bumm or Roberts are a joke, IMHO. I have about a full set of their stuff laying around here, and it's mostly useless. These guys sell both car and truck parts, and simply expect that what fits one will fit the other. When it comes to returns or adjustments for parts that don' work or fit, they do not understand these words. Taie for esample, cowl vent gaskets. The stuff they sell simply will not fit. Vintage Power Wagon sells this material by the foot. You just glue it into place and put the seam at the back. It works perfectly. I've never heard a bad word on this forum about Steele Rubber or Clesters. They both seem to have good products. In point of fact, I will go on record by saying both of these fellers have bedside manners that totally lack gravity. I'll buy anywhere else before I spend any more of my money in Massachusetts with either of these men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gaspard Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 www.yourpowdercoating.com. Never did get your location in southeast Texas? Jim in Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gaspard Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Never mind! Alvin, Texas. Hometown of Nolan Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 After all this talk of door locks I went playing with the 46. Can anyone tell me where to start looking if the door won't lock when using the handle from the inside? I push it to the lock position but it still opens from the outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPowderCoating.com Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 www.yourpowdercoating.com. Never did get your location in southeast Texas?Jim in Dallas http://www.yourpowdercoating.com/contact.html We have an office in Alvin and the shop is in Santa Fe. WE do tons of shipping, UPS everyday, how can I help ya:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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