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| | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 31 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 31 | Bought a glovebox lock some time ago for my 1938 HC. Now putting interior together and need to install the lock (which I sent to a locksmith to re-key to match the GM ignition switch I am using)into my freshly-painted glovebox door. I can't for life of me see how to disassemble this lock so I can put it on the glovebox door. The "plunger" that protrudes up from the cylinder (and holds door in place when locked) keeps me from removing the nut/lock washer. Help me before I throw this thing in the weeds! Tnx | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | Lobo49 - Put the key in the lock and turn it to the unlock position. Just as it gets to the end of the unlock turn, turn it slightly more as you pull the cylinder out of the lock. The cylinder comes out and the latch disengages from the other end. That allows you to install the lock shell in the door and than insert the cylinder into the lock shell, with the latch in the right spot on the inside, and turn the lock to the locked position and it should be back together. Now, this better work because I just did it with mine and it worked! Good luck and let me know how it goes!! Joe 
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 31 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 31 | Joe, Tnx for the help. Crisis solved! How's things in Hurst? I moved to NE Ohio from Bedford 26 years ago. Worked at HEB Hospital. AWFUL HOMESICK THESE DAYS.
Von | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 31 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 31 | Joe, just checked out the link to your truck. What a fine machine. I couldn't stop drooling.
Von | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | A little newer version, Joe, but maybe you can give me some advice on how to remove the glovebox lock from my 1950 3600? I can't see any clips that hold it in and the key only locks or unlocks it, cylinder does not come out.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Ok, easy enough Joe, inspection mirror, clutch head, give her a twist and its apart, thanks! Now, the problem with mine is, the little die cast .055 x .306 x .719 plunger that trips the lock paul is broken in half. Do you think a lock smithe would have a replacement plunger? It would be easy enough to make from a peice of alum round stock except for the wedge that sticks up at the front end. I hate to spend $35 on a repro replacement lock.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
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