I just went through all this.
There's a small pin between the T-handle and the chromed bezel that
holds the lock cylinder in place. You may have to disassemble the inside
portion of the handle to get enough play in order to have room to drive
the pin out. Once it's out, you can pull the lock cylinder. You may want
to look at the underside of the chrome bezel (under the rubber boot) to
make syre the squate locking shaft isn't rusted in place.
-=Chris
<-----Original Message----->
From bill b.
Sent: 8/14/2003 11:35:27 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net;midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: trunk lock repair
The trunk lock on my '69 Sprite works as a catch, but
I have no key to it. I read somewhere that it can be
dissambled and the tumbler numbers can be used to
manufacture a key.
I took it apart down to removing the curlique spring
but can not seem to figure out how to get the tumbler
out. Neither Haynes or Leyland manual offer a clue.
1. is it worth messing with, or should i just spring
the $25 for a new handle and keys?
2. Know anybody who can make keys from the numbers
anyway?
3. What is the trick for removing the handle from the
square shaft to remove the tumbler?
4. What is the meaning of life?...oh wait, that's the
other list.
cheers, cheap bill b.
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