I have looked at other posts on here on how to remove the passenger door lock from my 1950 F1. My ignition key doesn't fit into the door lock and so I would like to get a key for the lock to lock the truck and make sure I don't ever get locked out.

From other posts I know I have to remove the hollow head set screw from the opening in the door jam. Currently, I can't get it out. I have snapped an Allen wrench and bent one, so I am struggling with that. But, when I get the screw out, how do I get the lock out? It can't be small enough to fit through the hole in the door jam can it? Do I have to take the panel off? My panel has screws that are so rusted I want to make sure I only remove screws that need to come out because right now I don't have the time to tackle making repairs to the door. I want to try to get the lock out first and have a locksmith cut a key for the lock and then put the lock back in.

So, any help, advice, tips, pictures, etc would be of great help. Thanks so much.

Thbifeb

 

Be very careful trying to get the allen setscrew out; the tube it's in can snap off and then you'll be really screwed -- just like me...

What you can do depends on whether your truck is nicely painted or you can use a torch or other nasty methods. It's in a very inconvenient place. If the door is off, it's a big help.

After the set screw is loosened, the whole cylinder slips out. Replacements are cheap chinese junk and mine broke the first time I used it.

 

I worked on mine for more than a week. Repeatedly spraying in penetrating oils etc. Finally got the drivers door set screw to break loose, and removed the lock. The passenger door no luck. I talked to a old local mechanic and he advised me to drill out the set screw and tap with a larger size. I carefully drilled with a bit just smaller than the #10 set screw. All the way into the lock and finally worked the lock out. I then ran a #10 tap into the hole and it chased out the remainder of the old set screw. I realize that I was lucky not skillful. The set screws are about 5/8" long, and I haven't found a suitable replacement yet.

 

You must have a lot more skill than the guy at the body shop that broke mine clean off!

Just use a regular fillister-head screw to replace it, the whole set-screw idea is a head-scratcher IMO. A fillister head (like used on carbs) will let you put some muscle on it without stripping. Coat the screw and tube with antiseize, too.

I don't know if you are planning to buy a new lock cylinder from MACs or similar, but they are JUNK. The key is about 1/8" tall after they mill the teeth on it, barely goes in/out of the cylinder, and the cylinder itself is cast out of the cheapest pot metal on earth. I couldn't find a locksmith to make a key to fit at any price. They've become real prima donnas.

 

It's not they are primadonnas, it just they are like most "technicians" today they never really learned the old ways of their craft, only how to remove and replace.

 

I had already bought two locks, keyed alike, from "Obsolete and Classic Parts Inc." They are probably also China imports, but I now have 4 door keys. It's going to be quite a while before things like this get re-installed. Still having trouble finding a painter. One says Sept. 1st, but I'm not holding my breath . Good idea on the fillister-head screw.