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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 04:50 AM
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i;ve noticed several c-3's with a barrel lock on the drivers side fender. is it something to do with anti theft system? neither of my 78's have one and i am curious. if it does have something to do with anti theft, is there any way i could retro-fit an original alarm system?
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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Early 77's were the last to have them. Mid year the barrel-lock was moved to the drivers side door lock. (alarm) Your car has it in the door lock.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Bucky-Katt...do you have an owner's manual? Lots of valuable information in the owner's manual, including the factory alarm system.

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68-73 the alarm "lock" was in the tail light panel. 74 thru mid 77 it moved to the left front fender. Mid 77 to 82 door lock.
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no owners manual. i've been trying to find a factory repair manual, no luck yet but i'll find one sooner or later.
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Originally Posted by bucky-katt
no owners manual. i've been trying to find a factory repair manual, no luck yet but i'll find one sooner or later.
All the aftermarket vendors carry them. They're worth the cost.

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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Open your drivers door. "lock" the door with the key, see if anything happens.
Factory alarms, after 30 years, can be a bit problematic, tho.
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