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Originally Posted by ILFARMER
New member! My son and I just purchased a 72' from a guy who did a great restoration. However, we don't have a door key. What would be the best route to go about getting a key. Im sure we could put new locks in or take one out and take it to a lock smith. Is there a master set or something we could buy to figure it out that way?
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The first thing I would do is to put the nozzle of a penetrating oil can (something with Teflon in it works best) into the door lock cylinder key hole and give them a good spray. Then, if the key will fit into the lock, slide the key in and out a few times to loosen up the tumblers and try turning them. (don't force them) If the key doesn't slide into the lock I would say that the ignition cylinder has probably been changed at some point in time. As Garyd1961 said, originally all of the locks would have been keyed the same. If that doesn't help, roll the window all the way down and with a good light you should be able to see the back of the door lock and the latch mechanism down inside the door. Spray all of that with the penetrating oil and lock & unlock it with the interior lock button a few times, then try the key again.
If none of that works take the passengers side door lock out and see if there is a code number stamped into it. (see picture below) If there is, a locksmith should be able to cut a key from the code number. If there isn't, he should be able to disassemble it and make a key for it.
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