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Offline slk25

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Repairing door locks when flange breaks
« on: July 13, 2020, 08:07:42 PM »
I was preparing to touch up the paint and replace the door handle on my March 66 Dearborn built Hardtop driver door.  As I was trying to remove the clips for the rods between the latch and handle the door lock came out in pieces.
Is this repairable or shall i just get the best reproduction from NPD?
January 28 1966 Dearborn manufactured hardtop 289 2v 3spd manual

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Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2020, 08:13:10 PM »
Doesn't look repairable to me.
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Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2020, 08:15:45 PM »
Thanks Charles, do you have any insights on the reproductions? 
January 28 1966 Dearborn manufactured hardtop 289 2v 3spd manual

Offline jwc66k

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Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2020, 12:07:56 AM »
Get a used one from a junk yard. You will still need to have a locksmith set the tumblers to your existing key.
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Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2020, 02:08:45 AM »
Thanks Charles, do you have any insights on the reproductions?

I wouldn't use a repro.  Do as Jim suggested.  If your key cylinder is still together, you might be able to transfer the tumblers to another lock yourself.  If you can't find a used one, let me know, I have extras.
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Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2020, 09:49:44 AM »
Get a set from WCCC of used originals including the door locks and ignition cylinder. That way you get an original key with the round hole too.
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