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Bed Toolbox
I just bought a parts truck to do a 5 lug conversion. The truck has a decent factory bedside toolbox door. However, it is locked and I have no key. Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove this without destroying it? Thanks!
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Re: Bed Toolbox
No ideas?
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Re: Bed Toolbox
I usually can find a small key that would fit those locks. Usually the pproblem is just getting the lock to turn. You can also get locksmiths but I'm sure you thought of that and if all else fails well- you can drill and replace it. Good luck
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Re: Bed Toolbox
Thanks for the feedback. I guess I will be getting the drill out.
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Re: Bed Toolbox
Drive over & get a locksmith to pick it & re-key it.
For the crazy-price of an undamaged box door, you can justify the expense of a locksmith Vs. the risk of maybe damaging it while drilling it out.. |
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Re: Bed Toolbox
Might find a treasure inside!
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Re: Bed Toolbox
Or the key!!
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Re: Bed Toolbox
I see another is the safe open yet thread starting
![]() Either get a locksmith as mentioned, or drill out the lock and replace it with a new one. They do not run very much. Might even be cheaper than the locksmith.
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Re: Bed Toolbox
Back in my college days, I drove a 54 f@rd truck. Had no door lock on driver's side, lock on passenger's side. Scrounged a set of locks from another truck, took them to a locksmith, and sat and watched while he re-keyed them. Didn't cost too much. Don't know how many locks I've made keys for since then. Handy knowledge to have. THAT was worth what he charged to do mine. Wish we were in the same neighborhood, I'd give it a try. Good luck!
Regards, Paul
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Re: Bed Toolbox
I like the locksmith idea but it isn't practical since the truck is not a driver. I tried all of the keys that I have acquired over the years for these trucks and no luck. I will try the drill today and report the secret contents tonight!
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