Spare Tire Lock
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: 20 forward gears to shift through in MD
Originally Posted by Panhead
Recently bought a 65 vert and previous has lost/can't find the key for the spare tire lock, are there any tricks to try before the pry bar.. Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Granbury Texas
Originally Posted by Denney
The key for the spare tire lock is the same as the key for the glovebox lock (or at least it is on a 66), if you don't have that key then you could (1) try to pick the lock (they are not usually as hard as you think to do it) or (2) call a locksmith to remove it for you.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Washington Michigan
No need for a pry bar. The bracket the lock bolt hangs from is attached to the frame with two bolts - just use a 9/16" socket and extension and remove the two bolts, and the assembly will drop right out. Then you can take it to a locksmith and let him do his thing.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Saint Paul Va.
Originally Posted by JohnZ
No need for a pry bar. The bracket the lock bolt hangs from is attached to the frame with two bolts - just use a 9/16" socket and extension and remove the two bolts, and the assembly will drop right out. Then you can take it to a locksmith and let him do his thing.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
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My '67 doesn't have a lockable spare tire bolt
Where would I find one of these things? I'm not too bothered about losing one of the original rally's but would be miffed if someone stole the spare alloy I'm going to fit.
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