Thanks Frank
I was thinking about filing the pins down, but wasn't sure the lock could be
dissembled. Thought I'd ask here first, and it sounds like it should be.
I'll take a look at it when we get back. Heading out in the motorhome for a
few days on the Washington coast.
Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank" <spritenut@comcast.net>
To: "Richard Ball" <richb@u.washington.edu>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Lock Question
> Richard Ball wrote:
>> So two questions. Is there a key code on the trunk lock that I can use
>> to have one made? Alternatively, can I take the lock apart and rekey it
>> to
>> match the key I have? I thought I would ask here before I remove it from
>> the
>> car.
>>
> Yes there is a code on the trunk lock but you need to remove it from the
> car, I do not know exactly where it is, I think on the square stem.
> It will start with FS and then 3 numbers.
> Or if you want, remove the guts of the lock, insert your key and file the
> tumblers that stick up until the key turns in the lock.
> I do this all the time, one key, ignition, doors, and trunk. Beats 3 keys.
> Later Midgets with the big keys for the ignition won't work but you can
> still have the doors and trunk matched.
> Or a locksmith can do this too.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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