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How do you go about re-keying a passenger door key lock? I removed the lock body with the square rod from the car and I'm not sure that I have the correct key to open it. It seems "frozen". It hasn't been turned to the lock position in many years. It's a Briggs and Stratton lock with a patent date of Dec. 29, 1925. How do you open it up to access the tumblers?
Any help in lieu of buying a new one is appreciated.
Ed
I have no idea, and have never heard of someone having this prob. If you can get it out, take it to a lock smith and see what he thinks. If you are down to problems like this, your car must be in good shape.
Sorry I can't help.
Good luck and I hope I can help you with other things.
jack
Too late now, but you could have just gathered up old keys from everyone and found one that works. I did that for a rumble lock, then I never used it!!!
Have fun
Jack
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| Comment | Thanks for the response. I took it to a locksmith and his answer was "buy a new one"? That's what I'm doing. It would have been nice to be able to fix the original though. thanks again. | ||
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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