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Re: Lock replacement on early spitfire.

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Subject: Re: Lock replacement on early spitfire.
From: LT <llst@telus.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 22:37:45 -0800
Thanks Joe, that was pretty simple. The ignition switch came apart easily and I 
noticed that my Beach tool box key is only good for a
lock with 4 wafers and these locks have 5. However in my eagerness to get the 
trunk lock apart, I decided to hammer on the locking pin
instead of the rolled pin (poor eyesight and the inability to follow 
instructions) and ended up breaking off the pin that activates the
lock I think I have another handle and will see what I can salvage. I will see 
what I can do for keying and may take you up on your
offer.
Thanks again

Larry Ternowski

Joe Curry wrote:

> Larry,
>
> Here's the scoop:
>
> The ignition switch assembly must be removed and you will find a hole in the 
>aluminum shell.  Using a punch or awl press on the pin
> that is accessed by the hole and with the key in the lock, pull out the lock 
>assembly.
>
> The trunk assembly requires you to remove the handle and punch out a rolled 
>pin at the far extent of the chromed part of the handle.
> When that pin is removed, you can remove the sliding latch piece and in turn 
>the lock mechanism.
>
> When you get them out, send them to me along with the key that you want to 
>use on both assemblies and I will re-key the odd one the
> same as the other one.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
>
> LT wrote:
> >
> > I am considering purchasing a new ignition and a trunk replacement lock
> > for my MK2, but I can't figure out how the old ones come out other than
> > with a 10 mm drill bit. I am worried that the drill bit will not work so
> > well to get the new ones back in.
> > The car came with no keys and it turns out my tool box key will operate
> > the ignition but no such "lock" on the trunk.
> > Does anyone have any suggestions other than going to a locksmith.
> >
> > Larry Ternowski
> > Surrey BC

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