I have the 5 Star Extra cab with the locking glove box. But I do not have a key for the lock.

Can a locksmith make a key to fit the lock?

 

As long as the lock is not locked and you can remove the assy then you should be able to have it keyed. I have had keys made for other glove box locks...actually I had the lock keyed to match the ignition.

 

Whether locked or not it can be picked open and a key can be cut for it from a good locksmith.

 

It is unlocked. I called a local locksmith after posting this question. He said he could make a key for it for $25. I think that's a lot of money for a key, but then, I've never reverse engineered one.

 

Considering what labor rates are that is very cheap. Another way to look at it is what would it cost for another lock w/key cost, if you could get one.

I have messed with locks and depending on how many tumblers there are it could be 15-45 minutes for him to make a key. Don't forget you are paying for his knowledge and expertise.

Good luck Joe.

 

Yeah, I guess I'm just a cheapskate. My wife said that was a good deal to have a key made, so I guess I'll just get it done.

 

Don't worry Joe, we are all cheapskates. That is why we are on here, to learn from each others expenses and mistakes so that it might save us a dime in the long run.

 

I'm with truckeemtnfords...whenever I look at the price to have work done I always ask myself, "would I do this work for that money?". If the answer is "yes" then I do it myself, if it is "no" then I reach for my wallet and leave a happy guy.


Related story: years ago I had a chopped Harley that didn't stop worth a D#%$. I decided to replace the rear brake shoes and found that some moron had chrome plated the whole brake drum, outside AND inside. I took the drum to a local machine shop and asked it he could turn the drum...he said he could but it would cost $6.00 (I did say that this was a LONG time ago). When I went to pick up the drum he told me that he broke two cutting bits at $12 each in the process of de-chroming this drum. He still charged me $6 for the job but he said that he would never do another. Sometimes paying someone else for a job can SAVE you money, time, and headaches.