Dajudge Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Been working in the truck today ... Passenger door was goofy to open. It would like to lock itself when you shut the door. Just a pain. The guy I bought the truck mentioned that the passage door was a pain. Well, I finally took a look today. I actually had the mechanism out of the 49 and had planned to swap it. Come to find out, the triangle piece was upside down. It only had two small bolts in it instead of the three that should be there. This also caused the locking mechanism to be upside down. Thus when you slam the door, the weight of the handle would lock it. I flipped the triangle right side up and replaced all the bolts with ones from the 49. Door works great now. My problem is I have two good door lock cylinders but no keys. Is it possible to get keys made? I really don't want to spend $100 on NOS just to get a key. Fixed the door, broke the motor. Since I had such success with door I decided to fix my oil leak. I have two loose connectors on the block where the oil goes to the filter. I tried to pull the first hose off and broke the connector. Not a big deal it should be at the auto parts store tomorrow. I was glad it was a modern connector and not some ubber rare 70 year old part. But I did have to push the truck around the garage so that the wife can get her car back in tonight. So, does anyone have experience with having a key made? Thought I would call Roberts in the morning. Edited October 6, 2014 by Dajudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 If you can get the lock cyl out, a good lock smith should be able to rekey the lock, and figure out the correct style...my issue s my set screw s seized pretty badly, so I won't come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randygall Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I had to order my key from a ford site. It was the same as a 40ish ford pick up. Mine used a HURD key. Bought the blacks and then went to ACE Hardware to have it cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randygall Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 also the door lock cylinder and key will work from the ford also with just alittle work. much cheaper than having a lock smith try to make a key if you don't have one to copy from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dajudge Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I have the lock in my hand. It is in great shape. I guess I will talk to a lock smith. Randy I'll check out the Ford lock also. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dajudge Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 $17.50 for the Ford looks like a great way to go. It's a bummer we will loose the little cover though, I can't believe both trucks still had the cover on the lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I would think a good locksmith would be able to pick the lock, disassemble it, and make a key to fit it. Then you'd have a proper original lock in the truck. They may even be able to rekey the lock to match your ignition key, like it should be. Merle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I would think a good locksmith would be able to pick the lock, disassemble it, and make a key to fit it. Then you'd have a proper original lock in the truck. They may even be able to rekey the lock to match your ignition key, like it should be. Merle X's 2 http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Key-blank-HFD7-1125H-Plymouth-46-48-Dodge-Truck-46-57-Studebaker-53-57-/121406650845?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c446679dd&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 X's 2 http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Key-blank-HFD7-1125H-Plymouth-46-48-Dodge-Truck-46-57-Studebaker-53-57-/121406650845?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c446679dd&vxp=mtr X3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 X's 2 http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Key-blank-HFD7-1125H-Plymouth-46-48-Dodge-Truck-46-57-Studebaker-53-57-/121406650845?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c446679dd&vxp=mtr That key isn't right for my truck. Maybe they changed the locks in 1950 but my keys need a groove on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 That key isn't right for my truck. Maybe they changed the locks in 1950 but my keys need a groove on both sides. looks like a perfect match for my '51 key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvynnNnyvs Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 http://www.kaba-ilco.com/key-systems/media/770058/v3/File/classic-auto-truck-reference.pdf Here is a reference for the old vehicles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvynnNnyvs Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I just ordered those 1125H keys from my distributer just this morning. I have her looking for 1766DT keys also so my truck can be driven by Chrysler keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvynnNnyvs Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 http://www.kaba-ilco.com/key-systems/media/853752/v5/File/key-blank-directory-03-vehicle-sec-1.pdf This is a great reference. The shaded pic under the key is what the lock hole looks like as if you were putting your key in the lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52b3b Joe Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I didn't have a key to my door either. I took the lock to a local locksmith, and they were able make a few keys for it. They charged me about $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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