No Door Lock Hole
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Paso Robles, CA
This is amazing to me! I had no idea... in fact, I wasn't even going to ask... because I figured someone filled in the hole. I just casually ran across this thread.
It's kind of ironic too, cause in my 2007 Tundra, there's not outer lock on the PASSENGER side.. just the drivers. In the age of electronic locks I guess.
Very cool...
It's kind of ironic too, cause in my 2007 Tundra, there's not outer lock on the PASSENGER side.. just the drivers. In the age of electronic locks I guess.
Very cool...
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Rapid City, SoDak
Abe I noticed you referenced the 53-54 deluxe and the 55-56 custom cabs as having the driver side door lock. I have a 51 that also has it and if memory serves me, someone on here said there were several things different and it was called a deluxe cab. Only other thing I can remember is chrome trim around the windshield.
"A new deluxe Five Star Extra package added foam rubber padding on the bench seat, headlining backed by a 11/2-inch glass wool pad, additional sound deadener on the doors, chrome "wings" added to the hoodside spear, bright metal windshield and vent window trim, argent grille finish (in early models only), two-tone seat upholstery, twin sun visors and armrests, a cigar lighter, locks on each door and the glove box, a dome light, and dual horns. When the Five Star Extra appointments were applied to the F-1 panel truck, Ford sold it as the Deluxe Panel."
I find it interesting that the single door lock kept you "safe", but if you had the money for the upgrade, you were allowed to be "unsafe."
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Alabama
Ok, I know you guys are talking about the '53-'56 trucks, but this is also a cool piece of history for the bonus builts too. My truck (Five Star Cab) only has a pass. side lock, but Lakota's truck is apparently the Deluxe Five Star Extra package, that package included a lock on both doors. And the following;
"A new deluxe Five Star Extra package added foam rubber padding on the bench seat, headlining backed by a 11/2-inch glass wool pad, additional sound deadener on the doors, chrome "wings" added to the hoodside spear, bright metal windshield and vent window trim, argent grille finish (in early models only), two-tone seat upholstery, twin sun visors and armrests, a cigar lighter, locks on each door and the glove box, a dome light, and dual horns. When the Five Star Extra appointments were applied to the F-1 panel truck, Ford sold it as the Deluxe Panel."
I find it interesting that the single door lock kept you "safe", but if you had the money for the upgrade, you were allowed to be "unsafe."
"A new deluxe Five Star Extra package added foam rubber padding on the bench seat, headlining backed by a 11/2-inch glass wool pad, additional sound deadener on the doors, chrome "wings" added to the hoodside spear, bright metal windshield and vent window trim, argent grille finish (in early models only), two-tone seat upholstery, twin sun visors and armrests, a cigar lighter, locks on each door and the glove box, a dome light, and dual horns. When the Five Star Extra appointments were applied to the F-1 panel truck, Ford sold it as the Deluxe Panel."
I find it interesting that the single door lock kept you "safe", but if you had the money for the upgrade, you were allowed to be "unsafe."
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Pt. Orchard, WA.
I have wondered this for 34 years since I bought my '55. But it has pissed me off for the last 4 years since my neighbor bought a '54 Custom cab. LOL
It's a small town everybody knows it's mine ,I don't lock the doors. I don't have a key anyway.
It's a small town everybody knows it's mine ,I don't lock the doors. I don't have a key anyway.
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2010
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From: Moyie, BC Canada
I installed the doors from a 51 on my 49 so I could have the driver's side locking door. The 49's doors are sitting in the back of my garage. I didn't know the history of it all though. (above) Thanks for the updates everyone. 
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