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Trip59 · 02-04-2010, 11:12 PM

Anyone have any experience with the repro lock sets out there? I want to replace the doors and ignition, but there seem to be a wide variety of prices out there for things that all look the same. I'm not looking to spend a fortune, because I'm eventually going to shave them, but I don't want something that will fall apart before I get the razor out...

Trip

oldblue1968chevy · 02-04-2010, 11:17 PM

I got mine from.....classic something in like kansas, sorry I forgot the name. Seem to be doing good (although I dont use them much) so far so good. I like ECE (well, my parts seem to be getting here slow) but the rest of the orders were good. Theyre a lil higher than others but great customer service. Heard you can also get locks from your parts houses in town (oriellys autozone etc)

culp7 · 02-04-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

I got mine from.....classic something in like kansas, sorry I forgot the name. Seem to be doing good (although I dont use them much) so far so good. I like ECE (well, my parts seem to be getting here slow) but the rest of the orders were good. Theyre a lil higher than others but great customer service. Heard you can also get locks from your parts houses in town (oriellys autozone etc)

classic industries?

69heavychevy · 02-04-2010, 11:55 PM

local auto parts store...cheap and work just fine

**wancosc356** · 02-05-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 69heavychevy

local auto parts store...cheap and work just fine

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Trip59 · 02-05-2010, 12:33 AM

For the doors? Really?

Trip

**wancosc356** · 02-05-2010, 12:44 AM

Yep. For the doors and ignition. They sell chrome or painted black, I think.

Trip59 · 02-05-2010, 01:04 AM

Will have to stop by some tomorrow, I feel a bit silly for asking now :P

Trip

**wancosc356** · 02-05-2010, 02:19 AM

Don't feel silly. No such thing as a silly question. Wouldn't you feel more silly if you ordered some online....and paid more, plus shipping....and then found out that you can buy them at your local parts store. I was gonna order some online when I was in the market too.

Trip59 · 02-05-2010, 02:22 AM

I used to say all the time the only stupid question is the one unasked...

Then I started teaching college...

I was actually hoping to put an order in tonight, but now I'll wait until I check the local shops tomorrow when I get the rest of the parts I need.

Thanks All!

Trip

**wancosc356** · 02-05-2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip59

I used to say all the time the only stupid question is the one unasked...

Then I started teaching college...

I was actually hoping to put an order in tonight, but now I'll wait until I check the local shops tomorrow when I get the rest of the parts I need.

Thanks All!

Trip

I agree with the first statement. Haha. No problem.

Tx Firefighter · 02-05-2010, 07:35 AM

I rebuild them. You just take the little tumblers to the GM dealer and get new ones to match. They cost pennies. They also have the face pieces and bezels too. You can do a set for 5 bucks or so and have genuine GM parts not Chinese stuff.

Trip59 · 02-05-2010, 09:11 AM

So if I pull the locks and take the guts to the Chevy dealer around the block, I can get new ones? Is it an in stock thing, or do I have to order them?

Trip

Tx Firefighter · 02-05-2010, 09:34 AM

You remove the locks and pry the face plates off of them. Then remove the tumblers and springs. It is important that you keep them in order. Each tumbler as a number on it. The guy at the dealership will match them with the new ones. My dealer keeps them in stock in little boxes.

You can also buy the stainless bezel and little key hole door from them at the same time.

crakarjax · 02-05-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

You remove the locks and pry the face plates off of them. Then remove the tumblers and springs. It is important that you keep them in order. Each tumbler as a number on it. The guy at the dealership will match them with the new ones. My dealer keeps them in stock in little boxes.

You can also buy the stainless bezel and little key hole door from them at the same time.

Yeah! I was going to fabricate my own tumblers, thanks for the tip!

Trip59 · 02-05-2010, 12:58 PM

Ah, gotcha, Thanks for the info!

Trip

mrein3 · 02-05-2010, 01:42 PM

Mine came out of my 1971 Monte Carlo shortly before it was headed to the scrap yard. My truck had a set but I didn't have the key. The Monte I had a key and the locks. All I had to do was swap the Monte lock linkage catcher thingy for the truck one. If memory serves, it was just held on by a little E clip.

02-04-2010, 11:12 PM	#1
Trip59 Who needs sleep... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 260	New locks? Anyone have any experience with the repro lock sets out there? I want to replace the doors and ignition, but there seem to be a wide variety of prices out there for things that all look the same. I'm not looking to spend a fortune, because I'm eventually going to shave them, but I don't want something that will fall apart before I get the razor out... Trip

02-04-2010, 11:17 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New locks? I got mine from.....classic something in like kansas, sorry I forgot the name. Seem to be doing good (although I dont use them much) so far so good. I like ECE (well, my parts seem to be getting here slow) but the rest of the orders were good. Theyre a lil higher than others but great customer service. Heard you can also get locks from your parts houses in town (oriellys autozone etc) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-04-2010, 11:55 PM	#4
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: New locks? local auto parts store...cheap and work just fine

02-05-2010, 12:33 AM	#6
Trip59 Who needs sleep... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 260	Re: New locks? For the doors? Really? Trip Last edited by Trip59; 02-05-2010 at 01:00 AM. Reason: because I didn't spel gud :)

02-05-2010, 12:44 AM	#7
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: New locks? Yep. For the doors and ignition. They sell chrome or painted black, I think. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-05-2010, 01:04 AM	#8
Trip59 Who needs sleep... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 260	Re: New locks? Will have to stop by some tomorrow, I feel a bit silly for asking now :P Trip

02-05-2010, 02:19 AM	#9
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: New locks? Don't feel silly. No such thing as a silly question. Wouldn't you feel more silly if you ordered some online....and paid more, plus shipping....and then found out that you can buy them at your local parts store. I was gonna order some online when I was in the market too. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-05-2010, 02:22 AM	#10
Trip59 Who needs sleep... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 260	Re: New locks? I used to say all the time the only stupid question is the one unasked... Then I started teaching college... I was actually hoping to put an order in tonight, but now I'll wait until I check the local shops tomorrow when I get the rest of the parts I need. Thanks All! Trip

02-05-2010, 07:35 AM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: New locks? I rebuild them. You just take the little tumblers to the GM dealer and get new ones to match. They cost pennies. They also have the face pieces and bezels too. You can do a set for 5 bucks or so and have genuine GM parts not Chinese stuff. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-05-2010, 09:11 AM	#13
Trip59 Who needs sleep... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 260	Re: New locks? So if I pull the locks and take the guts to the Chevy dealer around the block, I can get new ones? Is it an in stock thing, or do I have to order them? Trip

02-05-2010, 09:34 AM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: New locks? You remove the locks and pry the face plates off of them. Then remove the tumblers and springs. It is important that you keep them in order. Each tumbler as a number on it. The guy at the dealership will match them with the new ones. My dealer keeps them in stock in little boxes. You can also buy the stainless bezel and little key hole door from them at the same time. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-05-2010, 12:58 PM	#16
Trip59 Who needs sleep... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 260	Re: New locks? Ah, gotcha, Thanks for the info! Trip

02-05-2010, 01:42 PM	#17
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: New locks? Mine came out of my 1971 Monte Carlo shortly before it was headed to the scrap yard. My truck had a set but I didn't have the key. The Monte I had a key and the locks. All I had to do was swap the Monte lock linkage catcher thingy for the truck one. If memory serves, it was just held on by a little E clip. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN



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