Jason_Wood@inc.com wrote:
> Are the locks for the doors and trunk opened by the same key? Mine
> didn't come with a door or trunk key, so I am unable to lock the car.
>
> My question is this: If I were to remove the core to the trunk lock,
> could I have a key made for it by a locksmith (has anyone done this?),
> and, if I did, would that key also work on the doors (assuming, of
> course, all locks are in working condition)? I know that locking
> convertibles is tantamount to asking for the top to be cut--I'm just
> curious.
Boy! Did _you_ come to the right place! I just went though this. Mine
didn't come with a door / trunk key either. Unless they've been changed
one key will fit both. On mine (also a '77) the doors and trunk take an
Ilco 62FS key blank. Don't bother taking anything apart. A locksmith
can "impression" a key while the lock is still on the car. I did mine
in about two minutes.
Unfortunately, the glove box takes a seperate (third) key. I haven't
been able to come up with a blank to fit it yet, (haven't tried very
hard). Anybody got'ny suggestions?
>
> Another question: Where can I get an official shop manual for this
> '77 B? Used is fine, and probably cheaper.
>
You should be able to get a new ones, (shop manual _and_ owner's
manual <<<< very handy ) from Moss or The Roadster Factory
Bobby
77 MGB Roadster (Green with black spots)
--
Bob De Weese
Certified Professional Locksmith
bearlock@bigfoot.com
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