Parts Wanted: Looking for a complete lock set for my 6/71 Datsun - matching... and with key would be nice

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Looking for a complete lock set for my 6/71 Datsun - matching... and with key would be nice

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I'd like to have all the locks on the car I am restoring work with one key.  I am exploring options with a locksmith, however, it may be easier if I can source a complete set.  Let me know what you have please?

Garrett

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• Advertiser
  inline6
• Date
  12/11/2022
• Price
• Category
  Parts Wanted
• Year
  1971
• Model
  240z

 

[dutchzcarguy]

Take apart the locks that don't fit your key, put the 4-5 plates in it in the way they fit the best your key and then, with the key in place flatten these plates carefully with a angle sander.. (or other sanding tool) then assemble the loc again and your key will fit all your locs!  Your welcome 😉  ...

Let me know if you have any trouble.. it IS a bit of a pain in the a*** to get the lock open but with a very small screwdriver you can carefully open the chrome or stainless edge open on the front of the lock it self!

(Very important: flatten the plates WITH the key IN PLACE!  If there is a chance that you sand into the openings in the plates use a plate out of a spare lock or other lock.)

I've done this with success on more than one lock..  let us know how (well) it went!

Edited December 12, 2022 by dutchzcarguy

[dutchzcarguy]

Oh.. and take care .. there are little springs in there.. ( clean work bench with some white paper helps a lot.)

Maybe also put a other closing lip on the front of the lock, they are often broken.. take them from any other lock..