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**SOON2BLAZE** · 12-02-2005, 01:13 PM

I need to remove the handle / lock from my blazer hatch to have a key made. Anyone have an idea the difficulty or pitfalls involved? The ignition and door key are the same, were orignal hatch keys diffrent? I had hoped I would be able to give a part # to the local chevy dealer for a new key, but the part counter said thats not possible. A local locksmith will make me a key for $20. if I remove the handle. Any ideas? Thanks

71swb4x4 · 12-02-2005, 01:58 PM

I believe you remove the plate from the back of the hatch, and there should be two bolts holding the latch on. Originally the hatches were keyed the same as the ignition and doors.

blazerparts · 12-02-2005, 07:17 PM

I think the handle is kind of a press fit scenario. Mine wouldn't come apart. Had to take to a locksmith, he took an impression and made me keys.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-02-2005, 07:31 PM

I was thinking there was a locking split ring also, I thought it had
to be removed before it would come loose, I could be wrong.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-02-2005, 09:05 PM

When I had a key made for mine I just took the t-handle off the hatch and took it to the key man.. To remove the hatch handle you need to remove the access plate on the bottom of the hatch to get at the pins that hold the hatch rods to the handle. Once you remove those you can remove the 2 flat blade screws from the t-handle it sdelf and the whole thing should slide out...

**SOON2BLAZE** · 12-02-2005, 10:47 PM

Thanks for all the info guys!

cheyenne10 · 12-04-2005, 01:58 AM

I concur with others advise, its a quick and easy R/R. You might be suprised when getting key made that it matches your ignition/doors!! The one I did on 72 the locksmith used a garage door/gas cap type key and on a whim I tried my ignition key and it fit like a dream. Locksmith lubed and cleaned up lock which is why original key failed when I bought truck. Needless to say I scraped the aftermarket keys and used good copies of the ignition key.

Still have sellers remorse on that truck but its still lurking here under another board members signature. Thats a truck on its 3rd board member.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 12-04-2005, 07:27 PM

Thanks for the tip Cheyenne10!!! I went out and cleaned up the lock mechinism, put in a little lube and the damn thing works,using the door/ignition key too! Thank you all for your posts.

12-02-2005, 01:13 PM	#1
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	blazer hatch lock removal I need to remove the handle / lock from my blazer hatch to have a key made. Anyone have an idea the difficulty or pitfalls involved? The ignition and door key are the same, were orignal hatch keys diffrent? I had hoped I would be able to give a part # to the local chevy dealer for a new key, but the part counter said thats not possible. A local locksmith will make me a key for $20. if I remove the handle. Any ideas? Thanks

12-02-2005, 01:58 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: blazer hatch lock removal I believe you remove the plate from the back of the hatch, and there should be two bolts holding the latch on. Originally the hatches were keyed the same as the ignition and doors. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-02-2005, 07:17 PM	#3
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: blazer hatch lock removal I think the handle is kind of a press fit scenario. Mine wouldn't come apart. Had to take to a locksmith, he took an impression and made me keys. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

12-02-2005, 07:31 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: blazer hatch lock removal I was thinking there was a locking split ring also, I thought it had to be removed before it would come loose, I could be wrong. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-02-2005, 09:05 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: blazer hatch lock removal When I had a key made for mine I just took the t-handle off the hatch and took it to the key man.. To remove the hatch handle you need to remove the access plate on the bottom of the hatch to get at the pins that hold the hatch rods to the handle. Once you remove those you can remove the 2 flat blade screws from the t-handle it sdelf and the whole thing should slide out... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 12-02-2005 at 09:08 PM.

12-02-2005, 10:47 PM	#6
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: blazer hatch lock removal Thanks for all the info guys!

12-04-2005, 01:58 AM	#7
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: blazer hatch lock removal I concur with others advise, its a quick and easy R/R. You might be suprised when getting key made that it matches your ignition/doors!! The one I did on 72 the locksmith used a garage door/gas cap type key and on a whim I tried my ignition key and it fit like a dream. Locksmith lubed and cleaned up lock which is why original key failed when I bought truck. Needless to say I scraped the aftermarket keys and used good copies of the ignition key. Still have sellers remorse on that truck but its still lurking here under another board members signature. Thats a truck on its 3rd board member. __________________ Bob

12-04-2005, 07:27 PM	#8
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: blazer hatch lock removal Thanks for the tip Cheyenne10!!! I went out and cleaned up the lock mechinism, put in a little lube and the damn thing works,using the door/ignition key too! Thank you all for your posts.



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