Anybody have a...

[Jeff_DuBois]

Does anybody know if a 48/49 or.. car door lock will fit in and work on a 49 Dodge truck.These locks are hard to find. I am in need of a door lock and key. I live in a drug infested neighborhood , and need to lock my truck up. (on street parking) Anybody have one for sale?. thanks.

[HanksB3B]

In my opinion, the door lock is #2 on the Top Ten Tough to Find List (anyone guess what is #1?), but don't loose hope.

In a perfect world, this is what you want:

A possible alternative that I saw somewhere as new (I think it's a Ford part). I'm not sure it fits, but I think it was relatively cheap and thought it was worth a shot if I hadn't found mine when I did.

I'll try to find the source of this part and edit this post to include the supplier (if I can find it). In the mean time try to use eBay as a search tool and contact sellers that deal with auto locks as they sometimes know each other.

I got mine from ebay seller fremansaa (2607) They are a Junk Yard in Montana. Better find out before it snows.

Autonut2 (15280) also may prove to be a good source

Good Luck,

Hank

[bach4660]

A possible alternative that I saw somewhere as new (I think it's a Ford part).

Hank, that's interesting, when I got my truck I was lucky enough to have keys and working lock, but the door key was stamped Ford. It is the squared shape as in your post, I always thought that someone used a Ford blank to make the key, but now I guess the entire lock is Ford.

[HanksB3B]

That adds some hope for Jeff, and that's always a good thing.

Hank

[Jeff_DuBois]

Thanks guys, any info very welcome.

[B1B Keven]

Hank, that's interesting, when I got my truck I was lucky enough to have keys and working lock, but the door key was stamped Ford. It is the squared shape as in your post, I always thought that someone used a Ford blank to make the key, but now I guess the entire lock is Ford.

Mine too.

Something like this?

http://macsautoparts.com/early-ford-pickup-door-lock-cylinder-with-2-keys-100-authentic-flipper-has-raised-teardrop-notch-21a-702302/camid/FP1/cp/JS0R3CHL1094577E/

[B1B Keven]

Here's another source:

http://www.vintageford.com/word_search.cfm?line=V-8&DescEntry=door%20lock&Category=

[Dave72dt]

The latch itself is also very similar along with the dovetail, hingepins.

[carl b51]

Mine looks like the one hank has but it was for a Studebaker. O well fit good.Carl

[Young Ed]

When i bought a lock for my 46 it came with a hurd key and my dad asked me why I bought a ford lock? So perhaps hurd supplied the industry?

[maverick]

if i can get it out, ill sell you the one out of my 53. key included. make me an offer.

[KJ's Dodge]

In my opinion, the door lock is #2 on the Top Ten Tough to Find List (anyone guess what is #1?)

Hank,

My guesses on what is the #1 tough to find item.

Dual horns? Fresh air package?

Just a couple of stabs at it.

KJ

[50 Dodge Lug Nut]

Does anybody know if a 48/49 or.. car door lock will fit in and work on a 49 Dodge truck.These locks are hard to find. I am in need of a door lock and key. I live in a drug infested neighborhood , and need to lock my truck up. (on street parking) Anybody have one for sale?. thanks.

Here's a pair of new car door locks, but perhaps this ebay vendor has what you're looking for.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200654204422&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123

[ggdad1951]

In my opinion' date=' the door lock is #2 on the Top Ten Tough to Find List (anyone guess what is #1?)

Hank,

My guesses on what is the #1 tough to find item.

Dual horns? Fresh air package?

Just a couple of stabs at it.

KJ[/quote']

passenger sun visor is up there too.

[Young Ed]

You guys forgot pass outside mirror

[Plymouthy Adams]

Hurd..I know they also supplied Studebaker...when I took the carpet out of the 50 commander I found the original Hurd key number ident tag along with a Mercury dime..what with finding the dime..I am already making money on that car..

[Dave72dt]

..what with finding the dime..I am already making money on that car..

Keep telling yourself that... and don't pay any attention to the invoices for parts! I never figured this to be a "for profit" hobby.

[Scruffy49]

Same era F series locks and interior handles/trim rings are the same part. And you can use through mid-1980s MACK R- series in a pinch.

[Jeff_DuBois]

Ok, thanks.

[ferdball]

Jeff, I'm sure I could find you a mopar lock and key. just tell me what it's worth to your door and I'll look in the barn.

and anyone else....

I've got a dual horn... what's it worth?

[ggdad1951]

well, if you were selling it to me...$5 They are pretty hard to come by.