37 Tudor trunk lock

Zeke...PA

Zeke...PA

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Is there a way to get the lock cylinder out of the trunk handle on a 37 Tudor to get a key made. Thanks Zeke
failed to, mention it has a key broken off in lock.
 
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The correct way to do it is to have a key, turn the lock 90 degrees, push the plunger through the little hole at the top, and pull the cylinder out. Lots'a help, huh?

I finally took the rear housing off my '38 handle by drilling the spot welds. Then I was able to get to the cylinder for removal and replace the spring on the cylinder cover. The housing can be reattached by sheet metal screws or spot weld. I was hesitant to weld so near the stainless and the screws aren't seen when the handle is on the car.

Some locksmiths can cut a key for your cylinder with it in the handle. You will have to call around.
 
If your '37 is like the '39, the trunk and the glove box use the same key.
I think the tumbler is easier to remove from the glove box to get a key made.
 
KGS said:
If your '37 is like the '39, the trunk and the glove box use the same key.
I think the tumbler is easier to remove from the glove box to get a key made.
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The '38 is like your '39, so the '37 is most likely also.

Also, you probably already know that the key number is on the lock cylinder and a key can be cut from the number by some Fordbarn members.
 
Or take the handle completely out and send it to Leon Rowell in IA and he will pick the lock and make a key for you.He is reasonable.PM me for his contact info if interested.
 
I had a '39 trunk handle with no key and could not get the cylinder out to have a new key cut by the code numbers. One locksmith told me I had to turn the cylinder, maybe 90°, but I can't remember, and then push in on a spring loaded pin to get the cylinder out.
I wound up sending this handle to Leon Rowell. He somehow removed the lock cylinder, then cut a new key to the code numbers, all for a very reasonable price. He goes by "Locdoc" or "Lockdoc" on Fordbarn. You could look him up in the members list and pm or email him. He is excellent to work with.
 
we use our local lock smith all the time for missing keys. we just restored a 47 Caddy and the trunk lock was missing the key, our local lock smith popped the cylinder out in a matter of a minute. he checked the number out on the cylinder and pulled a blank key off the shelf, cut it cleaned and oiled the tumblers and sent me out the door with two keys and nice working lock for 35.00 bucks.
 
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