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Stokes · 05-24-2015, 10:01 PM

I'm in the process of getting all my locks working-My passenger door now works fine but need to replace lock on truck lever-any tips?

Stokes · 05-24-2015, 10:02 PM

I meant Trunk Lever😁

ford38v8 · 05-25-2015, 12:31 AM

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Snouts out · 05-25-2015, 03:45 AM

Look up the ford barn lock guy! I'm sure he has a cure.

Fe26 · 05-25-2015, 03:53 AM

If you have a key that fits into the cylinder (it doesn't have to open the lock) insert the key, using a piece of wire insert that into the small hole near the cylinder and depress a small pin at the end of the hole. Turn the key about a quarter turn and pull the key and cylinder out of the lock.

JM 35 Sedan · 05-25-2015, 06:54 AM

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I had a '39 trunk handle that I tried to get open for a fellow Fordbarner. It had a key that would go in the lock but would not turn the cylinder. I was told by several locksmiths who post here, that the cylinder must be in the open position to get to a spring loaded pin that must be pushed in to remove the cylinder. I have a small collection of old Ford keys, and of course none would open the lock. Long story short, I mailed the complete handle to Leon Rowell (I think he goes by the handle "LockDoc" here on Fordbarn) and he promptly opened the lock, removed the cylinder, cut new keys, and mailed the handle to the owner. All of this was done quickly at a very reasonable price.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98946

32phil · 05-25-2015, 08:07 AM

Stokes...FYI ...the key from your glove box lock(if so equipped should open your trunk) if not send me a PM and I'll try to help
Phil 845 551 5132

Stokes · 05-25-2015, 05:17 PM

Thanks Phil-but I do not have a locking glove box-Dan

05-24-2015, 10:01 PM	#1
Stokes Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: The Woodlands Texas Posts: 37	Replacing key lock on 1938 Standard Sedan Trunk Lever I'm in the process of getting all my locks working-My passenger door now works fine but need to replace lock on truck lever-any tips?

05-24-2015, 10:02 PM	#2
Stokes Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: The Woodlands Texas Posts: 37	Re: Replacing key lock on 1938 Standard Sedan Trunk Lever I meant Trunk Lever😁

05-25-2015, 12:31 AM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,287	Re: Replacing key lock on 1938 Standard Sedan Trunk Lever You can edit your original post anytime. Look to the blue buttons on the bottom of your own post. __________________ Alan

05-25-2015, 03:45 AM	#4
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: Replacing key lock on 1938 Standard Sedan Trunk Lever Look up the ford barn lock guy! I'm sure he has a cure.

05-25-2015, 03:53 AM	#5
Fe26 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 949	Re: Replacing key lock on 1938 Standard Sedan Trunk Lever If you have a key that fits into the cylinder (it doesn't have to open the lock) insert the key, using a piece of wire insert that into the small hole near the cylinder and depress a small pin at the end of the hole. Turn the key about a quarter turn and pull the key and cylinder out of the lock.

05-25-2015, 06:54 AM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: Replacing key lock on 1938 Standard Sedan Trunk Lever Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had a '39 trunk handle that I tried to get open for a fellow Fordbarner. It had a key that would go in the lock but would not turn the cylinder. I was told by several locksmiths who post here, that the cylinder must be in the open position to get to a spring loaded pin that must be pushed in to remove the cylinder. I have a small collection of old Ford keys, and of course none would open the lock. Long story short, I mailed the complete handle to Leon Rowell (I think he goes by the handle "LockDoc" here on Fordbarn) and he promptly opened the lock, removed the cylinder, cut new keys, and mailed the handle to the owner. All of this was done quickly at a very reasonable price. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98946 __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 05-25-2015 at 11:05 AM.

05-25-2015, 08:07 AM	#7
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 975	Re: Replacing key lock on 1938 Standard Sedan Trunk Lever Stokes...FYI ...the key from your glove box lock(if so equipped should open your trunk) if not send me a PM and I'll try to help Phil 845 551 5132 __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

05-25-2015, 05:17 PM	#8
Stokes Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: The Woodlands Texas Posts: 37	Re: Replacing key lock on 1938 Standard Sedan Trunk Lever Thanks Phil-but I do not have a locking glove box-Dan