47heaven Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I have a slight problem with getting the door lock out of the door on the driver's side. The little set screw that holds it in place is stripped and just turns. Norm (Normspeed) tried to drill it out, but the drill didn't even make a dent into the screw, and he used a good bit. What can I do to get this thing out. I have the correct door lock ready to put in, but this is hindering things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 That set screw was NOT one of Plymouth's better ideas. They seem to be extra tough. My drill slipped off and I have a hole next to the screw now. You might be able to tap the old lock out from the inside using the end of the shaft to apply pressure from a center punch. I think the set screw just tightens against the outside of the cylinder. Is there a "C" clip on the inside right against the door? I can't recall about that. Would, of course, have to carefully tap the new one into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thats a good way to break your lock. Trust me on that one. Darin what is stripped out? Is it the threads or the head of the screw? If its the head as I suspect you could try a square drive or perhaps a metric allen. The other thing use some heat from either propane or mapp gas torch. Might want to have a second hand to hold something on the outside so you don't wreck your paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I wouldn't recomend this method either. I only did this because I was going to scrap out this door in favor of a replacement that I got that actually had a complete bottom. After a few failed attempts to remove the screw (apparently the truck setup is the same) I just cut the whole section out. I still haven't removed the screw and lock, but at least now I can see it and get some good heat on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Merle, would you have a photo of tha back side of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Had to dig it out and take a few. Here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thanks Merle, in case I take another shot at Darin's lock, it's good to know what's inside. I'll tell ya, with that beautiful fresh paint on his car, I was pretty nervous about using any power tools in the area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 No guarantees that the cars are the same, but by the sound of things they must be similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 My car looks the same but it used an allen instead of a screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Just leave a nice looking stereo on the front seat..someone will pop the lock out of the door for you...... You just had that car painted..wern't the locked pulled for that???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat1955 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 My '48 Dodge has the same set up.....just less rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS48plm Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I drilled both of my set screws out and replaced them with stainless button head screws. I think the set screw are 10-32. JohnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Just leave a nice looking stereo on the front seat..someone will pop the lock out of the door for you......You just had that car painted..wern't the locked pulled for that???? They weren't pulled because they didn't come out, so they painted around them, but you can't tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Thanks Merle, in case I take another shot at Darin's lock, it's good to know what's inside. I'll tell ya, with that beautiful fresh paint on his car, I was pretty nervous about using any power tools in the area! Norm...this Sunday I have a guy, who is a locksmith, taking a stab at it. He's rekeying my ignition, doors and trunk locks. He seems to think it will be easy, so I'll see what he can do. If it doesn't work, we'll give it another try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 That set screw was NOT one of Plymouth's better ideas. They seem to beextra tough. My drill slipped off and I have a hole next to the screw now. You might be able to tap the old lock out from the inside using the end of the shaft to apply pressure from a center punch. I think the set screw just tightens against the outside of the cylinder. Is there a "C" clip on the inside right against the door? I can't recall about that. Would, of course, have to carefully tap the new one into place. No, the "C" clips are long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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