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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 10:10 AM
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Lock removal

Ok, apologies first, this is not a question about my ford truck.

Here's my dilemma, I've got a 52 Packard that I've just about finished the restoration and I'm trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the trunk? There is no key and there is no access to the lock from the back side, it's got a double-skin. So, is there any way to remove that lock or can a key be made with the lock still in place?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 12:30 PM
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You could get a locksmith to come out and open it up, IF they can pick the lock for you. I think if it were me, I'd see about pulling the back seat crawling through the trunk tripping the latch and then remove the lock, take it to a locksmith and have the key made, If they can even make a key for a 52 Packard, Do you have any Blank keys they can use in case they don't have any??
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 12:31 PM
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Does it look something like this:



Does removing the trunk emblem give you access to the clip that holds the lock in place?

Clip like this:




Most locksmiths can make a key. I've done it in the past on older cars/trucks.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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That was it!

Took me all of 5min to remove the trunk emblem and pull that clip off. Lock came right out.

I've already talked to a lock smith and he said to bring it in & see what they could do.

Thanks again!

Here's my car, not quite done yet but it's a "work in progress"....

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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 02:56 PM
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Glad it worked out for you. Car looks great.

Most locksmiths worth their salt(not some fly by night) should be able to make a key work.
 
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