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| | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 | Was playing around disassembling the 38 dash that was removed years ago when i first took the truck apart. There was a key in the ignition switch that fits it and the door lock. It doesn't want to unlock the glove box, were there originally different keys for them or is the lock just jammed??
38 Chevy 1/2 ton being resto-moded
65 AC Cobra replica
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,004 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,004 | I’m not sure
But my 1950 Chevy had two different keys, glove box was different
And I have a 53 Chevy where all locks match
Side note
The locksmith in the closest city was able to get the codes for the locks and cut a key to the numbers in a book without needing the lock even for these old trucks.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,190 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,190 | Glove box is different key. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | After several years, it seems that any key will work on some ignition switches. Some even accept a screwdriver.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 | Thanks guys, I've had multiple vehicles over the years that had different keys, usually one for ignition and doors then another for trunk and glove box, so i figured that was the case here too. The glove box latch is in the unlocked position so its usable the way it is. I know the trucks history as its lived in my neighborhood all its life. Started as a farm truck then went to my father in law then to me. I suspect that latch has never been locked knowing both the previous owners.
38 Chevy 1/2 ton being resto-moded
65 AC Cobra replica
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 323 | Ive tried a bunch of old GM keys on my 37 glove box door to unlock it with no luck. guess its time for the lock smith.
These old bolts are in my blood. Hard thing is focusing on just one.
1937 Chevy 1/2 ton panel
1953 GMC 2 ton. future car hauler
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Charlie/Cletis had a locksmith's GM old-key collection.
RIP, Charlie | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,212 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,212 | If you can see the 4-digit code on the lock you can have a locksmith punch/cut you a new key. Look for the oldest locksmith in town... Mike B  | | |
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