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My 36 Master came with only one key, the ignition key. So, I took my car to a local locksmith to get a key made for the door, trunk and glove box. After spending nearly an hour trying to make a key for the door, we decided to go with the glove box lock as that is supposed to be the same as the door and the trunk. We could easily get the glove box key out and the next day he had a key made for it. However, it doesn't work in the door. So what I need to do is remove the entire lock/latch mechanism, but I can't figure out how to do that. I've taken all the screws out that I can find, and it's loose, but I can't get it out. Does the rod to the inside door handle have to come off first? I've looked for an online video but no luck. It is a wooden door.
Thanks
Ken
Ken,
Your door key should be the same as your ignition key. If this is not the case, it only means that one of them has been changed. This would not be unusual for a vehicle that is almost 90 years old. The door handle will have a code stamped into its base. Removal is simple. Open the door and look for a small (1/4 inch, or so) hole, in line with the shaft of the handle. Operate the handle and watch for a slot head screw to appear in the small hole. Remove the screw and the handle can be withdrawn to reveal the key code.
Your locksmith should be able to cut a key from this code. He should also be able to re-code your ignition cylinder to match the door code so that you have only 2 keys to carry, as was the case when the car was new. One for ignition/door, one for trunk/glovebox.
Feel free to call me if you need clarification on any of this. 573 864 6539
Mike Russell
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Operate the handle and watch for a slot head screw to appear in the small hole. Remove the screw and the handle can be withdrawn to reveal the key code.
Don't lose the screw. Replacements are often not available and they're not standard screws.
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@35mike Thanks Mike, wish I had known that before I started. It took me all of about 5 minutes to remove both the door and trunk handles. Each have different codes of course! My locksmith says that the ignition key is separate and the glove box, door and trunk are the same as per their information. I don't really care so long as they all work and I only need 2 keys.
Ken
Hi Mike
I'm no expert on 36's, but I believe Mike is correct in that the ignition and door keys should be the same, and the glove box and trunk should be the same.
I think this was done so the ignition/door key could be given to a mechanic or valet, while keeping the glove box and trunk inaccessible to anyone but yourself.
But I could of course be wrong. 🙂
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My locksmith says that the ignition key is separate and the glove box, door and trunk are the same as per their information.
Ken
Your locksmith is wrong, at least as far as Chevy is concerned. Ignition and door are the same key.
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Ken,
Tiny is right and Ole is spot-on. Door and ignition match so an authorized person can drive and lock but not have access to the glove box and trunk where your guns, drugs, drug money and the bodies of your rivals are safely stored. Well, that's just me. I don't know what you guys keep in your trunk and glove box.
Mike
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