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**Accelo** · 05-11-2021, 02:59 PM

Went to assemble my locks today and found out my pretty chrome lock bezels will not fit into the hole in the door. I haven't taken the time to look up which vendor I purchased them from. That will take some digging. However one should check every part that arrives, for fitment, whenever possible.
Sure it a minor thing. Exactly my point, vendors should be able to at least get the easy things correct.

One question on the lock rods.
Is there a right and left on the lock rods. I am assuming so. However, the way it is currently installed, it appears that the rod rubs the lock mechanism? Maybe I can get a picture?
Possibly someone has a picture of the right and lefts marked as such?
Once I get the window in it will be difficult to deal with so I want to get it correct the first time.
Thanks
Rick

**pjmoreland** · 05-11-2021, 04:39 PM

Joy...

Here's a photo of a driver side lock knob rod. It appears that the angled center straight section gets closer to the outer door skin higher up. There is always the chance this rod is bent.

**1970cstblazer** · 05-11-2021, 06:12 PM

Those lock knobs are for GM cars with a much larger hole. Some vendors sell a chrome plated version of the original black knobs.

HotWheelsFan · 05-11-2021, 07:28 PM

The chrome knob in photo fits several GM vehicles. Yes larger diameter...

It appears you have the wrong part, rather than a incorrectly made part.

Bob

**Accelo** · 05-11-2021, 11:16 PM

[QUOTE=
It appears you have the wrong part, rather than a incorrectly made part.
Bob[/QUOTE]

Bob: It was sold as fitting my truck. Yes I understand it might fit others correctly. Maybe I could have used a better title.

**Richard** · 05-12-2021, 12:36 AM

The plastic chrome knobs I had no longer fit after my new paint, to tight at lock position. Picked up a set of billet knobs. Fit and look mostly original. They are a bit longer than the ones I had but it is much easier to grab them to unlock. Think they were purchased from Classic Parts. Pic is at unlock position.

**1970cstblazer** · 05-12-2021, 07:27 AM

Those are beautiful..

**special-K** · 05-13-2021, 05:08 AM

Is this thread a product review for Classic Part's billet door lock buttons?

**Accelo** · 05-13-2021, 12:53 PM

Could be. But at $26 for two, I call them expensive.

**Tim Christian** · 05-28-2021, 11:21 AM

Quite buying parts from people that don't know what they are selling. Nothing wrong with part it fits what it suppose to. The problem is the vendor sold you the wrong part not made for your truck and they should know this.

**Accelo** · 10-01-2021, 05:49 PM

I know this is an old thread, but with new information.
I figured out where the door locks came from.
They were purchased from inlinetube.com
I wrote to them and they said they will send it to the product group for description modification. Will take longer than a week. My bet is it never gets done. Although I hope I am surprised.
I also sent them a fix for the excellent reproduction ebrake cable I purchased from them. The hole for the pin was drilled 5/16" and it required a 3/8" pin.
It was excellent except for the one detail and it was an easy fix as the part wasn't hardened.

05-11-2021, 02:59 PM	#1
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,280	Another crap aftermarket part. Went to assemble my locks today and found out my pretty chrome lock bezels will not fit into the hole in the door. I haven't taken the time to look up which vendor I purchased them from. That will take some digging. However one should check every part that arrives, for fitment, whenever possible. Sure it a minor thing. Exactly my point, vendors should be able to at least get the easy things correct. One question on the lock rods. Is there a right and left on the lock rods. I am assuming so. However, the way it is currently installed, it appears that the rod rubs the lock mechanism? Maybe I can get a picture? Possibly someone has a picture of the right and lefts marked as such? Once I get the window in it will be difficult to deal with so I want to get it correct the first time. Thanks Rick Attached Images Last edited by Accelo; 05-11-2021 at 04:01 PM.

05-11-2021, 04:39 PM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,769	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. Joy... Here's a photo of a driver side lock knob rod. It appears that the angled center straight section gets closer to the outer door skin higher up. There is always the chance this rod is bent. Attached Images

05-11-2021, 06:12 PM	#3
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,668	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. Those lock knobs are for GM cars with a much larger hole. Some vendors sell a chrome plated version of the original black knobs. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

05-11-2021, 07:28 PM	#4
HotWheelsFan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. The chrome knob in photo fits several GM vehicles. Yes larger diameter... It appears you have the wrong part, rather than a incorrectly made part. Bob __________________ 1970 C20 Long Bed Fleetside - Restoration My truck videos - Youtube

05-11-2021, 11:16 PM	#5
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,280	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. [QUOTE= It appears you have the wrong part, rather than a incorrectly made part. Bob[/QUOTE] Bob: It was sold as fitting my truck. Yes I understand it might fit others correctly. Maybe I could have used a better title.

05-12-2021, 12:36 AM	#6
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,854	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. The plastic chrome knobs I had no longer fit after my new paint, to tight at lock position. Picked up a set of billet knobs. Fit and look mostly original. They are a bit longer than the ones I had but it is much easier to grab them to unlock. Think they were purchased from Classic Parts. Pic is at unlock position. Attached Images __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

05-12-2021, 07:27 AM	#7
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,668	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. Those are beautiful.. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

05-13-2021, 05:08 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. Is this thread a product review for Classic Part's billet door lock buttons? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-13-2021, 12:53 PM	#9
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,280	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. Could be. But at $26 for two, I call them expensive.

05-28-2021, 11:21 AM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. Quite buying parts from people that don't know what they are selling. Nothing wrong with part it fits what it suppose to. The problem is the vendor sold you the wrong part not made for your truck and they should know this.

10-01-2021, 05:49 PM	#11
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,280	Re: Another crap aftermarket part. I know this is an old thread, but with new information. I figured out where the door locks came from. They were purchased from inlinetube.com I wrote to them and they said they will send it to the product group for description modification. Will take longer than a week. My bet is it never gets done. Although I hope I am surprised. I also sent them a fix for the excellent reproduction ebrake cable I purchased from them. The hole for the pin was drilled 5/16" and it required a 3/8" pin. It was excellent except for the one detail and it was an easy fix as the part wasn't hardened.



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