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melisahe · 01-31-2019, 10:47 AM

1938 Ford-How do you remove the trunk cyl lock if you don't have the key>I want to replace with a good one. All info much appreciated. Thanks Mike

40cpe · 01-31-2019, 03:35 PM

I'm sure there are different ways, but mine needed the spring replaced on the lock cover, too. I drilled out the spot welds on the cover on the back to gain access. That opens up the whole area to work. You can replace the cover by welding or sheet metal screws as it is hidden when installed.

milo · 01-31-2019, 04:06 PM

I have a 38 also and had to carefully drill my old cylinder out to put in a new lock cylinder...

Flathead Fever · 02-03-2019, 05:21 PM

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In the Home Depot parking lot the guys that removed my truck lock used a hammer and a screwdriver.

01-31-2019, 10:47 AM	#1
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 258	how do you remove trunk cyl lock 1938 Ford-How do you remove the trunk cyl lock if you don't have the key>I want to replace with a good one. All info much appreciated. Thanks Mike

01-31-2019, 03:35 PM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,120	Re: how do you remove trunk cyl lock I'm sure there are different ways, but mine needed the spring replaced on the lock cover, too. I drilled out the spot welds on the cover on the back to gain access. That opens up the whole area to work. You can replace the cover by welding or sheet metal screws as it is hidden when installed.

01-31-2019, 04:06 PM	#3
milo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 236	Re: how do you remove trunk cyl lock I have a 38 also and had to carefully drill my old cylinder out to put in a new lock cylinder... __________________ You're born, you die, in between you build hot rods

02-03-2019, 05:21 PM	#4
Flathead Fever Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,358	Re: how do you remove trunk cyl lock Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) In the Home Depot parking lot the guys that removed my truck lock used a hammer and a screwdriver.