How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 01-12-2012, 03:34 PM

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First off I would like to thank Randy (teeitup) for sending me a handle to work with. His assistance made this "How To" possible.

To start with I like to soak down the handle good with PB Blaster and let it sit for a few hours before trying to dissemble it. If there is no rust or corrosion and the lock cylinder is loose in the handle you can probably skip this step. (highly unlikely)

First you have to remove the escutcheon retainer pin. (First two pictures) Then you can slide the spring assembly off and remove the escutcheon. (picture three) The spring assemby keeps the escutcheon tight aginst the handle and keeps the handle from flopping around in the hatch. When the escutcheon is off you will see the lock bolt and the cylinder retaining pin. (picture four) If you notice in the fifth picture one end of the lock bolt has a flat side on it, mark the handle with a punch mark so you know which side this end of the bolt was on. It does make a difference... Remove the cylinder retaining pin (picture six) and slide the cylinder out (picture seven). If the cylinder is stuck rap the handle on the palm of your hand and see if it slides out. ( make sure the cylinder will fall into your hand and not on the floor) if it doesn't come out try gently rapping one end of the "T" on a more solid surface. I use the edge of my workbench with a folded shop rag on it. You want to rap it as close to the cylinder as you can without the cylinder hitting the bench. Again, hold your hand under the cylinder so it doesn't fall on the floor. After the lock cylinder is out remove the lock bolt. It just slides out. CAUTION! Do not try to remove the lock bolt until the lock cylinder has been removed... If it is stuck you may have to use a small hammer & punch to remove it. Picture eight shows the lock cylinder out of the handle, and picture nine shows what the lock bolt looks like. Clean everything up including the lock bolt and the hole it fits in and you are ready for re-assembly. Once you have a key made put a small amount of Vaseline or thin grease on the lock bolt and put it back in the handle the way it came out, then insert the cylinder with the key in it, making sure it is flush with the face of the handle. Turn the key and make sure that the solid end of the lock bolt slides out of the handle OK. With the lock bolt in the out position put your fingers on the face of the lock cylinder and make sure you can pull the key out. If you can't you may have to pull the cylinder out slightly and rotate it 180º. If it works okay put the cylinder retaining pin back in and finish the assembly.

I did not find any code numbers on the lock cylinder so a key could not be cut by code. These are a pretty simple lock and it should be no problem for a good locksmith to cut a key for these. I didn't try it but it looks like the wafers for the older GM glove box locks will fit the handle cylinder, so it wouldn't be a problem to key the lock to an existing key or match the other locks on a vehicle, if a different handle were purchased. The following key blanks fit the lock cylinder I worked on: B40 ("A" keyway), B42 ("C" keyway), B44 ("E" keyway), B45 ("H" keyway), B46 ("J" keyway), & B47 ("K" keyway). If all of the handle cylinders are made the same then they should be keyable to any of these existing keys.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 01-12-2012, 03:36 PM

Rest Of Pictures.

CAUTION! Do not try to remove the lock bolt until the lock cylinder has been removed...

gcburdic · 01-12-2012, 04:49 PM

FAQ stuff right there...thanks for your time and detailed write-up on this Leon...we appreciate you contributions!

**D.PASSMORE** · 01-12-2012, 07:44 PM

Thats it! Thanks Randy and Leon. This will help us out alot. Time to re-chrome my handle and get a key made up!

**rockc** · 01-12-2012, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the info. This will help a lot.
Rock C

**LockDoc** · 01-12-2012, 08:08 PM

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Thanks guys. It didn't take too long to do it once I got started on it. Took longer to size down the pictures than anything...

LockDoc

YBNORML · 01-12-2012, 11:27 PM

Excellent work, great detail. Thank you for your time!

rsavage · 01-13-2012, 08:11 AM

Nice how to do it, Leon. Thanks.

teeitup · 01-13-2012, 09:11 AM

Leon, you did good!!!!!!!! Thanks for your time doing this. Randy

4oldcars · 01-13-2012, 02:31 PM

Leon! You da man!

**D.PASSMORE** · 01-13-2012, 05:24 PM

I took my first one apart today! Gotta find a reasonable plating company now.

augie · 02-18-2012, 02:31 AM

Thanks for the great work Leon! A copy is over in the FAQ area here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=509656

**D.PASSMORE** · 03-11-2012, 08:50 PM

I figured I would share the pictures of my re-chromed handle. Sent it off to Spacecoast Plating & Metal Refinishing, Melbourne, FL. Paid $94.00 for shipping (both ways) and plating. Came out really nice. Had the lock cylinder re-keyed - $25.00 to $50.00. So, you could put $125 - $150 into it and have a nice/new peice. Took a while to find a used handle. All the re-keyed / decent hatch handles that I looked at were well over $200. Good luck!

David

BOHICA · 03-11-2012, 09:21 PM

Thanks, guys, this is very helpful.

Since I'll be using mine for camping, I've been wondering... Could a hole be cut inside the hatch for an interior handle to be rigged up? I want to be able to open/close mine from the interior, but don't have a top or hatch yet that I can look at.

Bentblazer · 03-11-2012, 10:17 PM

I used a garage door handle and the square shaft is longer, it might work.

**oldrustytrucks** · 03-19-2012, 07:03 PM

Awesome! Thank you!
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Dale99 · 12-28-2012, 08:55 PM

Bringing this back to the top.

So if I understand this it is....
roll pin
roll pin
lock bolt

lock bolt, I need to punch and hammer on the notched side forcing it out on the full round side?

roOstersan · 12-30-2012, 04:46 AM

Wow... Good stuff!!

My single wall came with a garage door type, (still looking for a factory,original). Thanx for sharing this great information.
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Dale99 · 12-30-2012, 10:38 AM

FYI, the key part needs to come out before the lock pin. Otherwise you will sheer a pin off the key part. Damaged 3 locks yesterday tell I learned this.

jaros44sr · 01-01-2013, 09:26 PM

Thanks Leon for your time and pics....my problem is the the lock bolt is half way out, now the plate wont come off. Ill have to drive the lock bolt back in. But at least i now know what im dealing with
thanks dale for finding this... Should be in the faqs

Big Block · 01-03-2013, 08:38 PM

Thank you for the great write up.

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2013, 11:47 AM

Thanks guys. Sorry, I guess I need to check this thread once in a while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale99

FYI, the key part needs to come out before the lock pin. Otherwise you will sheer a pin off the key part. Damaged 3 locks yesterday tell I learned this.

Yes, as it says in the instructions in my first post "After the cylinder is out remove the lock bolt. It just slides out." I will add to my original post to make it more clear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Thanks Leon for your time and pics....my problem is the the lock bolt is half way out, now the plate wont come off. Ill have to drive the lock bolt back in. But at least i now know what im dealing with. thanks dale for finding this... Should be in the faqs

It is in the locked position then. If you take it to a locksmith he should be able to pick it to the unlocked position pretty easy if the lock cylinder is not frozen. It is just a simple wafer lock. As stated above If you drive the lock bolt "in" or "out" you will ruin the lock cylinder.

If anyone has a question on this procedure please don't hesitate to PM me.

LockDoc

Dale99 · 01-17-2013, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Yes, as it says in the instructions in my first post "After the cylinder is out remove the lock bolt. It just slides out." I will add to my original post to make it more clear.

My comprehension of what I read sucks as well. So that doesnt help the situation either.

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale99

My comprehension of what I read sucks as well. So that doesnt help the situation either.

.. I have that problem once in a while too. I think what I added to post #1 and post #2 will help though. Sorry I wasn't checking the thread. It might have saved you from ruining your cylinders.

LockDoc

TRUCKRUNNER67 · 04-14-2013, 02:45 PM

How do u get the handle out of the top
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01-12-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle FAQ stuff right there...thanks for your time and detailed write-up on this Leon...we appreciate you contributions! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-12-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,047	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Thats it! Thanks Randy and Leon. This will help us out alot. Time to re-chrome my handle and get a key made up! __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie) Last edited by D.PASSMORE; 01-12-2012 at 08:05 PM.

01-12-2012, 07:45 PM	#5
rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 633	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Thanks for the info. This will help a lot. Rock C __________________ 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4

01-12-2012, 08:08 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,315	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle - Thanks guys. It didn't take too long to do it once I got started on it. Took longer to size down the pictures than anything... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-12-2012, 11:27 PM	#7
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Excellent work, great detail. Thank you for your time! __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-12-2012, 03:34 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,315	How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle - First off I would like to thank Randy (teeitup) for sending me a handle to work with. His assistance made this "How To" possible. To start with I like to soak down the handle good with PB Blaster and let it sit for a few hours before trying to dissemble it. If there is no rust or corrosion and the lock cylinder is loose in the handle you can probably skip this step. (highly unlikely) First you have to remove the escutcheon retainer pin. (First two pictures) Then you can slide the spring assembly off and remove the escutcheon. (picture three) The spring assemby keeps the escutcheon tight aginst the handle and keeps the handle from flopping around in the hatch. When the escutcheon is off you will see the lock bolt and the cylinder retaining pin. (picture four) If you notice in the fifth picture one end of the lock bolt has a flat side on it, mark the handle with a punch mark so you know which side this end of the bolt was on. It does make a difference... Remove the cylinder retaining pin (picture six) and slide the cylinder out (picture seven). If the cylinder is stuck rap the handle on the palm of your hand and see if it slides out. ( make sure the cylinder will fall into your hand and not on the floor) if it doesn't come out try gently rapping one end of the "T" on a more solid surface. I use the edge of my workbench with a folded shop rag on it. You want to rap it as close to the cylinder as you can without the cylinder hitting the bench. Again, hold your hand under the cylinder so it doesn't fall on the floor. After the lock cylinder is out remove the lock bolt. It just slides out. CAUTION! Do not try to remove the lock bolt until the lock cylinder has been removed... If it is stuck you may have to use a small hammer & punch to remove it. Picture eight shows the lock cylinder out of the handle, and picture nine shows what the lock bolt looks like. Clean everything up including the lock bolt and the hole it fits in and you are ready for re-assembly. Once you have a key made put a small amount of Vaseline or thin grease on the lock bolt and put it back in the handle the way it came out, then insert the cylinder with the key in it, making sure it is flush with the face of the handle. Turn the key and make sure that the solid end of the lock bolt slides out of the handle OK. With the lock bolt in the out position put your fingers on the face of the lock cylinder and make sure you can pull the key out. If you can't you may have to pull the cylinder out slightly and rotate it 180º. If it works okay put the cylinder retaining pin back in and finish the assembly. I did not find any code numbers on the lock cylinder so a key could not be cut by code. These are a pretty simple lock and it should be no problem for a good locksmith to cut a key for these. I didn't try it but it looks like the wafers for the older GM glove box locks will fit the handle cylinder, so it wouldn't be a problem to key the lock to an existing key or match the other locks on a vehicle, if a different handle were purchased. The following key blanks fit the lock cylinder I worked on: B40 ("A" keyway), B42 ("C" keyway), B44 ("E" keyway), B45 ("H" keyway), B46 ("J" keyway), & B47 ("K" keyway). If all of the handle cylinders are made the same then they should be keyable to any of these existing keys. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-17-2013 at 11:56 AM.

01-12-2012, 03:36 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,315	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Rest Of Pictures. CAUTION! Do not try to remove the lock bolt until the lock cylinder has been removed... Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-17-2013 at 11:51 AM.

01-13-2012, 08:11 AM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Nice how to do it, Leon. Thanks. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-13-2012, 09:11 AM	#9
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Leon, you did good!!!!!!!! Thanks for your time doing this. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-13-2012, 02:31 PM	#10
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Leon! You da man! __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

01-13-2012, 05:24 PM	#11
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,047	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle I took my first one apart today! Gotta find a reasonable plating company now.

02-18-2012, 02:31 AM	#12
augie Waiting for Paul to Open Safe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 4,570	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Thanks for the great work Leon! A copy is over in the FAQ area here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=509656 __________________ Norwood Survivor http://squarebody.net

03-11-2012, 08:50 PM	#13
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,047	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle I figured I would share the pictures of my re-chromed handle. Sent it off to Spacecoast Plating & Metal Refinishing, Melbourne, FL. Paid $94.00 for shipping (both ways) and plating. Came out really nice. Had the lock cylinder re-keyed - $25.00 to $50.00. So, you could put $125 - $150 into it and have a nice/new peice. Took a while to find a used handle. All the re-keyed / decent hatch handles that I looked at were well over $200. Good luck! David Attached Images __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

03-11-2012, 09:21 PM	#14
BOHICA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 274	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Thanks, guys, this is very helpful. Since I'll be using mine for camping, I've been wondering... Could a hole be cut inside the hatch for an interior handle to be rigged up? I want to be able to open/close mine from the interior, but don't have a top or hatch yet that I can look at. __________________ 1954 Ford F-100 1956 Chevy big window 1970 4x4 Blazer CST 1987 Land Cruiser 1990 Chevy K3500 454

03-11-2012, 10:17 PM	#15
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle I used a garage door handle and the square shaft is longer, it might work. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat



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03-19-2012, 07:03 PM	#16
oldrustytrucks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 396	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Awesome! Thank you! Posted via Mobile Device

12-28-2012, 08:55 PM	#17
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Bringing this back to the top. So if I understand this it is.... roll pin roll pin lock bolt lock bolt, I need to punch and hammer on the notched side forcing it out on the full round side? __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

12-30-2012, 04:46 AM	#18
roOstersan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Wow... Good stuff!! My single wall came with a garage door type, (still looking for a factory,original). Thanx for sharing this great information. Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2012, 10:38 AM	#19
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle FYI, the key part needs to come out before the lock pin. Otherwise you will sheer a pin off the key part. Damaged 3 locks yesterday tell I learned this.

01-01-2013, 09:26 PM	#20
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Thanks Leon for your time and pics....my problem is the the lock bolt is half way out, now the plate wont come off. Ill have to drive the lock bolt back in. But at least i now know what im dealing with thanks dale for finding this... Should be in the faqs __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-03-2013, 08:38 PM	#21
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle Thank you for the great write up.

04-14-2013, 02:45 PM	#25
TRUCKRUNNER67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: jackson mo Posts: 32	Re: How To Remove The Lock Cylinder From A Blazer Hatch Handle How do u get the handle out of the top Posted via Mobile Device

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