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Title: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
Post by: slk25 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?

Title: Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
Post by: CharlesTurner on July 13, 2020, 08:13:10 PM

Doesn't look repairable to me.

Title: Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
Post by: slk25 on July 13, 2020, 08:15:45 PM

Thanks Charles, do you have any insights on the reproductions? 

Title: Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
Post by: jwc66k 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.
Jim

Title: Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
Post by: CharlesTurner on July 14, 2020, 02:08:45 AM

Quote from: slk25 on July 13, 2020, 08:15:45 PM

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.

Title: Re: Repairing door locks when flange breaks
Post by: RoyceP 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.