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Title: doorlocks
Post by: 84chvy on November 02, 2011, 08:47:46 pm

alright guys. i have a serious issue. my garage does not have a door and my truck is in there. and last night i was awakened by cops arresting some kids for messing around my garage. when i got my truck it did not have the door key. and i have been putting some serious time money and effort into my truck. it will be drivable after i put my new tires on. so what can i do? replace the door locks? or can a locksmith cut me a kay? help please!

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Post by: 1980c10 on November 02, 2011, 09:57:07 pm

yes and yes

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Post by: 84chvy on November 02, 2011, 09:57:49 pm

i was thinking get a locksmith. how much you think it might be?

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Post by: Captkaos on November 02, 2011, 09:58:17 pm

I can get door locks with keys for $20 a set + shipping.  If you pull the locks the dealership may be able to make a key.

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Post by: bake74 on November 03, 2011, 06:34:44 am

     I would also get a really mean dog,  ;D  and make sure you thank the cops for catching the kids in your garage.

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Post by: 69byrd on November 03, 2011, 08:23:04 am

New locks are cheap and easy to install so I would deffiantly get a set if I was you

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Post by: 1980c10 on November 03, 2011, 06:27:44 pm

A locksmith can do it while you wait. I would go this route as it keeps you from having too remove the door panels etc. Everyone charges a different rate but I would guess 50 give or take a little. Worth a call and if its too much just get a new set and go through the work.

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Post by: 84chvy on November 03, 2011, 09:22:28 pm

alright thanks guys.

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Post by: gto109 on November 03, 2011, 10:42:23 pm

I would replace the locks.  I just replaced mine last year in less then a half hour.

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Post by: 84chvy on November 06, 2011, 09:23:15 pm

do i have to taake out the doorpanels and all that stuff?

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Post by: gto109 on November 07, 2011, 02:14:41 am

Yes just find all the screws.  Look the lock from the inside.  Pull the clip that holds it in and don't lose the loop on the back of the lock. Push the old one out the front of the door.  The ones on my truck was the only ones I've done.  Mine is manual locks II don't know how they are with power locks.

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Post by: 84chvy on November 07, 2011, 10:31:01 pm

mine are manual too. shouldnt be too hard. so where can i buy these? anyone have a link?

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Post by: 1980c10 on November 07, 2011, 10:56:48 pm

Quote from: Captkaos on November 02, 2011, 09:58:17 pm

I can get door locks with keys for $20 a set + shipping.  If you pull the locks the dealership may be able to make a key.

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Post by: mattgood on November 11, 2011, 12:26:48 pm

I would reccomend replacing the locks just for safety. I myself have to get new locks for my truck and was wondering where to buy them? Another option if your locks are original is to go to a dealer with your vin number and registration and they can cut new keys. 

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Post by: gto109 on November 11, 2011, 06:30:29 pm

i got mine at NAPA when i was getting other stuff for my Gf's Trans Am.  i payed somewhere around 15 bucks for them.  i think Chris sells them in the store on this site as well.

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Post by: mattgood on November 13, 2011, 12:19:34 pm

thanks gto I will check out napa

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Post by: roger97338 on November 17, 2011, 04:07:01 pm

Is there any possibility of adding a door to your garage?

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Post by: gto109 on November 17, 2011, 07:20:58 pm

Door for garage?

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Post by: Skunksmash on November 17, 2011, 10:49:44 pm

I'd probly invest in a door before tires. If its not the truck, then it next time it could be all your tools.

Title: Re: doorlocks
Post by: 84chvy on November 20, 2011, 04:07:47 pm

i keep the tools locked up.