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1BadSS · 07-20-2004, 10:42 AM

Should I spend my time replacing the tumblers in my doors, or go ahead and go to the dealership with my title and get a key made?(if they still do that?). I'd like to get some input on how hard it is to replace the tumblers, and if GM still cuts keys for trucks that old (69)?

Mudder · 07-20-2004, 11:02 AM

Changing the door locks is not a big deal. You can get a package from most vendors with the ignition an door locks.

1BadSS · 07-20-2004, 11:55 AM

What all is required in doing it tho? Because my truck didn't come with door keys and i'm about to swap my doors anyway for better ones.

Mudder · 07-20-2004, 12:39 PM

Door handles and panel needs to come off the inside. The locks are held in with a little c-clip. just pay attention to how the lever works on it so u can install it back the same way. Its easy. Ingnition comes out with a small wire and turning to the right as u push on the wire.

1BadSS · 07-20-2004, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the help Mudder, I think i'll just go ahead and order the new locks and the new switch, so I can toss the locks in the door while the doors are off of the truck.

lewi · 07-20-2004, 02:37 PM

Another thought would be what I did. Go to your local locksmith and have the door lock pins changed to match your ignition. One key for ignition and doors, only a few dollars in cost.

dinnut · 07-20-2004, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lewi

Another thought would be what I did. Go to your local locksmith and have the door lock pins changed to match your ignition. One key for ignition and doors, only a few dollars in cost.

our trucks came like that from the factory and if u buy a lockset the ignition and doors match

Blue Beard · 07-20-2004, 08:28 PM

If you have the door lock code for cutting a key, any locksmith should be able to cut a key for you.

Dealerships will usually cost more.

Use to do Locksmith work.

07-20-2004, 10:42 AM	#1
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Door keys Should I spend my time replacing the tumblers in my doors, or go ahead and go to the dealership with my title and get a key made?(if they still do that?). I'd like to get some input on how hard it is to replace the tumblers, and if GM still cuts keys for trucks that old (69)?

07-20-2004, 02:37 PM	#6
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	Another thought would be what I did. Go to your local locksmith and have the door lock pins changed to match your ignition. One key for ignition and doors, only a few dollars in cost. __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

07-20-2004, 08:28 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	If you have the door lock code for cutting a key, any locksmith should be able to cut a key for you. Dealerships will usually cost more. Use to do Locksmith work. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

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07-20-2004, 11:02 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Changing the door locks is not a big deal. You can get a package from most vendors with the ignition an door locks.

07-20-2004, 11:55 AM	#3
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	What all is required in doing it tho? Because my truck didn't come with door keys and i'm about to swap my doors anyway for better ones.

07-20-2004, 12:39 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Door handles and panel needs to come off the inside. The locks are held in with a little c-clip. just pay attention to how the lever works on it so u can install it back the same way. Its easy. Ingnition comes out with a small wire and turning to the right as u push on the wire.

07-20-2004, 12:58 PM	#5
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Thanks for the help Mudder, I think i'll just go ahead and order the new locks and the new switch, so I can toss the locks in the door while the doors are off of the truck.



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