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99 to Life · 05-06-2010, 11:40 PM

I hate to start a whole new thread on a simple question like this. Anyway is there a good way to customize a lock for the drivers side door on a 51'? I don't know why it does not have a lock. I really have not looked into this much at all. But I was going to buy new locks and they don't sell them with two for the 51'. also I wanna keep the original handles.

Has anyone done this yet? Was thinking of putting my own lock in.

thanks

dwcsr · 05-06-2010, 11:56 PM

The reason is that back then you entered a truck mostly from the right side from a sidewalk. The roads were mostly dirt and often muddy. It should have bee an option in 51. I know its an option in 55 and its the same door handle. Unless you have 50 or earlier doors then I don't know if its possible

51 Hotrod · 05-09-2010, 02:04 AM

I too have been looking for a set but I don't think they exist as a set, i know you can get one of them and drill the hole in the drivers door and install the lock facing backwards, opposite of the passenger door, then maybe a local locksmith can re-key the lock so one key fits both?.?.?.......

05-06-2010, 11:40 PM	#1
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	51' drivers door lock option I hate to start a whole new thread on a simple question like this. Anyway is there a good way to customize a lock for the drivers side door on a 51'? I don't know why it does not have a lock. I really have not looked into this much at all. But I was going to buy new locks and they don't sell them with two for the 51'. also I wanna keep the original handles. Has anyone done this yet? Was thinking of putting my own lock in. thanks __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-06-2010, 11:56 PM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 51' drivers door lock option The reason is that back then you entered a truck mostly from the right side from a sidewalk. The roads were mostly dirt and often muddy. It should have bee an option in 51. I know its an option in 55 and its the same door handle. Unless you have 50 or earlier doors then I don't know if its possible

05-09-2010, 02:04 AM	#3
51 Hotrod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 3	Re: 51' drivers door lock option I too have been looking for a set but I don't think they exist as a set, i know you can get one of them and drill the hole in the drivers door and install the lock facing backwards, opposite of the passenger door, then maybe a local locksmith can re-key the lock so one key fits both?.?.?.......



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