Jeff_DuBois Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bach4660 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 That adds some hope for Jeff, and that's always a good thing. Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_DuBois Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Thanks guys, any info very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Here's another source: http://www.vintageford.com/word_search.cfm?line=V-8&DescEntry=door%20lock&Category= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 The latch itself is also very similar along with the dovetail, hingepins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl b51 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Mine looks like the one hank has but it was for a Studebaker. O well fit good.Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 if i can get it out, ill sell you the one out of my 53. key included. make me an offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ's Dodge Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50 Dodge Lug Nut Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 You guys forgot pass outside mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 ..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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy49 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_DuBois Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Ok, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferdball Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 well, if you were selling it to me...$5 They are pretty hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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