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BaggedBurban · 03-12-2016, 02:18 AM

I have exhausted all my resources for a push button lock assembly for the tailgate on my 72. I don't understand why this part is not reproduced? Can someone enlighten me? I know I can't be the first one to ask this question.

Any help appreciated

**GMCPaul** · 03-12-2016, 09:09 AM

Extremely low demand. To bring new parts to market we need a demand that covers costs.
Far fewer tailgate hatch Suburban's than Barn door Suburban & Panel trucks. We just spent a Significant sum to get barn door locks made of which barn door Suburban & Panel trucks = about 72% + of all Suburban's ( over 80,000 )made to make a complete Suburban & Panel truck Ignition, Door & Barn door lock set. Where as the tailgate hatch barely over 20,000 made.
We received 100 sets of the barn door locks. 90 were keyed 69-72 OEM GM square head key, 10 were keyed with 67-68 OEM GM octagon key head.
We listed these on our site in Dec. 2015
To date we've sold 1 set.
How long at 1 set every 3 months or so will it take to re-coup the invest on 100 sets. QUITE a while.
So if the barn door lock sets which represent 80% + of Suburban's made sell this slowly you can then imagine how quickly the tailgate version would sell.
Have you considered having a locksmith look at your current lock to get it functioning?? They can re-key or repair lock cylinders in most instances.
Sorry the news wasn't better just speaking the realities from our point of view.
Paul @ GMCPauls

BaggedBurban · 03-12-2016, 10:03 AM

Mine is not repairable without a donor, the front portion where you insert the key is missing.

Thanks for all the info, I will just have to keep my eyes out for a used one to circulate.

Out of curiosity does a pre-67 push button work on the 67-72?

**1968k20** · 03-12-2016, 05:15 PM

Posted one for you with pics and price in Suburban/Blazer parts for sale.

BaggedBurban · 03-12-2016, 07:57 PM

Thanks again soooo much, message sent.

**1968k20** · 03-12-2016, 08:32 PM

You are welcome!

Felix · 09-06-2016, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968k20

Posted one for you with pics and price in Suburban/Blazer parts for sale.

Do you know where I can get one of these locks? I am missing the button lock on my burb completely as well.
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03-12-2016, 02:18 AM	#1
BaggedBurban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 164	Looking for Suburban push button lock for tailgate I have exhausted all my resources for a push button lock assembly for the tailgate on my 72. I don't understand why this part is not reproduced? Can someone enlighten me? I know I can't be the first one to ask this question. Any help appreciated

03-12-2016, 09:09 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: Looking for Suburban push button lock for tailgate Extremely low demand. To bring new parts to market we need a demand that covers costs. Far fewer tailgate hatch Suburban's than Barn door Suburban & Panel trucks. We just spent a Significant sum to get barn door locks made of which barn door Suburban & Panel trucks = about 72% + of all Suburban's ( over 80,000 )made to make a complete Suburban & Panel truck Ignition, Door & Barn door lock set. Where as the tailgate hatch barely over 20,000 made. We received 100 sets of the barn door locks. 90 were keyed 69-72 OEM GM square head key, 10 were keyed with 67-68 OEM GM octagon key head. We listed these on our site in Dec. 2015 To date we've sold 1 set. How long at 1 set every 3 months or so will it take to re-coup the invest on 100 sets. QUITE a while. So if the barn door lock sets which represent 80% + of Suburban's made sell this slowly you can then imagine how quickly the tailgate version would sell. Have you considered having a locksmith look at your current lock to get it functioning?? They can re-key or repair lock cylinders in most instances. Sorry the news wasn't better just speaking the realities from our point of view. Paul @ GMCPauls __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM Last edited by GMCPaul; 03-12-2016 at 09:37 AM.

03-12-2016, 10:03 AM	#3
BaggedBurban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 164	Re: Looking for Suburban push button lock for tailgate Mine is not repairable without a donor, the front portion where you insert the key is missing. Thanks for all the info, I will just have to keep my eyes out for a used one to circulate. Out of curiosity does a pre-67 push button work on the 67-72? Last edited by BaggedBurban; 03-12-2016 at 10:18 AM.

03-12-2016, 05:15 PM	#4
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Looking for Suburban push button lock for tailgate Posted one for you with pics and price in Suburban/Blazer parts for sale. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

03-12-2016, 07:57 PM	#5
BaggedBurban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland,OR Posts: 164	Re: Looking for Suburban push button lock for tailgate Thanks again soooo much, message sent.

03-12-2016, 08:32 PM	#6
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Looking for Suburban push button lock for tailgate You are welcome! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel



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