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LEAZER48 · 04-26-2017, 10:57 AM

I have been wanting to restore the door lock stainless bezel key cover for my 48 coupe, it dangles around, I want to remove the bezel so I can swage the rivet to remove some of looseness, is it possible to remove the bezel without damage. I could buy a new lock but I want to keep what I have, any suggestions would help.

Old Henry · 04-26-2017, 03:43 PM

The entire lock mechanism is removed by removing the small lock screw inside the slot inside the edge of the door. Then you can remove the bezel and fix the flap.

LEAZER48 · 04-28-2017, 12:20 AM

how do you remove the bezel without damage?

Marvin/TN · 04-28-2017, 01:09 AM

You would be very lucky if you are able to remove the bezel W/O damage. Best bet would be to locate another bezel first and then try to remove the old one W/O any damage. I have never been able to get one off W/O damage. But you might check with a lock smith I guess it's possible they have a tool to do it.

FlatHeadCoupe · 04-28-2017, 07:38 AM

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If it is an original Hurd cylinder (plated rather than pot metal), the bezel and cover can be removed without too much effort. I usually replace them rather than repair them as they are readily available from a donor cylinder. I assume yours is the tear-drop shaped dust cover.
Regards,
FlatHeadCoupe

04-26-2017, 10:57 AM	#1
LEAZER48 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 77	door lock question I have been wanting to restore the door lock stainless bezel key cover for my 48 coupe, it dangles around, I want to remove the bezel so I can swage the rivet to remove some of looseness, is it possible to remove the bezel without damage. I could buy a new lock but I want to keep what I have, any suggestions would help.

04-26-2017, 03:43 PM	#2
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: door lock question The entire lock mechanism is removed by removing the small lock screw inside the slot inside the edge of the door. Then you can remove the bezel and fix the flap. __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

04-28-2017, 12:20 AM	#3
LEAZER48 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 77	Re: door lock question how do you remove the bezel without damage?

04-28-2017, 01:09 AM	#4
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: door lock question You would be very lucky if you are able to remove the bezel W/O damage. Best bet would be to locate another bezel first and then try to remove the old one W/O any damage. I have never been able to get one off W/O damage. But you might check with a lock smith I guess it's possible they have a tool to do it.

04-28-2017, 07:38 AM	#5
FlatHeadCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC 27616 Posts: 208	Re: door lock question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If it is an original Hurd cylinder (plated rather than pot metal), the bezel and cover can be removed without too much effort. I usually replace them rather than repair them as they are readily available from a donor cylinder. I assume yours is the tear-drop shaped dust cover. Regards, FlatHeadCoupe