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why does my 1951 3100 only have one outside door lock and it is on the passenger side ??
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Because that is how they came from the factory.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/13
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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I think that’s been discussed before as a safety feature so you don’t get your hiney peeled off while locking the driver’s door.
Last edited by DES57; Sun May 21 2023 08:58 PM. Reason: Inserted “driver’s” door.
1957 Chevy 3200
PS, A/C, Tilt column, Rebuilt 350, Rebuilt TH350, Reupholstered Bench Seat, sound proof/insulated, LED headlights/taillights
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'Bolter
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So you can lock the vehicle and exit on the curb side, away from traffic.
Also, since you'll be going around to passenger side to open the door and help your wife out of the truck, you can lock it. Your side will aleready be locked.
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'Bolter
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On my 58/59`s the key lock is on the drivers side.
Blank on the passenger side/no key.
Passenger locks from the inside ,pushing handle forward.
Drivers side has key hole. Every truck from those years I've seen are like that.
BD 1958 3100 Apache Step side 1/2 ton 327 engine 1958 3100 Apache Panel 1/2 ton 235 engine 1959 3100 Apache Panel 1/2 ton 327 engine In Project Journals
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Also, since you'll be going around to passenger side to open the door and help your wife out of the truck My wife hasn't been in my truck in years. No heated/AC seats, too much noise, etc.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/13
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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I think that’s been discussed before as a safety feature so you don’t get your hiney peeled off while locking the driver’s door. This is too funny. Even back then then. Must have been a "safety" concern in those big cities. 
Peggy M
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On my 58/59`s the key lock is on the drivers side.
Blank on the passenger side/no key.
Passenger locks from the inside ,pushing handle forward.
Drivers side has key hole. Every truck from those years I've seen are like that. Both my 58 and my 59 are the opposite. Driver locks from the inside with the handle and passenger outside with a key.
From the Rocky Mountains?Check in with the RM Bolters!HiPo Forum Moderator1958 Apache, long bed Fleetside, V8 w/SM420 Driveable but the rear axle needs work. 1959 Apache, long bed Fleetside that has been in the family for 25 years but in desperate need of love.
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I guess my 3 are odd.
Are the locks reversable? meaning passenger will fit drivers side.
trucks are not used in the cities much and back then there was not alot of traffic
to worry about getting "clipped".
I don`t get unlocking the passenger side and reaching thru to unlock drivers side.
2 are panel work trucks. I do appreciate the gas tank on the passenger side
with the panels in case you run out of gas and have to add.
BD 1958 3100 Apache Step side 1/2 ton 327 engine 1958 3100 Apache Panel 1/2 ton 235 engine 1959 3100 Apache Panel 1/2 ton 327 engine In Project Journals
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Trying to remember from old movies, didn't everyone get IN on the driver's side? No real memories of my own as we didn't have a car until I was 12. No one we knew had a truck ... a few station wagons, tho: Dad's, lady next door, family across the street. Mostly to haul a pile of kids; lady: a pile of dogs. Dan's gonna move this thread to the Spoon if I don't quit interrupting with chatter.  
Peggy M
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