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Jun 10, 2008 | 11:46 PM

Blain

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From: El Dorado Hills California

Door lock hole oversize

Not sure if I have a "Bubba" repair or something else going on here. One door with, one without.

Any ideas?
Blain

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Jun 11, 2008 | 08:53 AM

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Racer

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From: destin fl

Blain That's Messed Up. I Would Glass Over The Hole From The Inside First. Next Drill A Small Hole In The Center Of The New Fiberglass Patch. Then Grind The Paint Off Around The Existing Hole About 2"s And Use Duraglass To Fill The Old Hole. Be Sure And Install A Screw Or Piece Of Copper Wire In The New Hole You Drilled In The Repair Patch On The Inside. After Blocking, Drill The New Hole Close To The Size You Wan't And Using A Round File File To Fit. Hope This Info Helps You Out. Peace.

Jun 11, 2008 | 08:59 AM

Aggitated Monkey

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I'm not sure however that ring may be stock for some years. I'm sure others will confirm this.

Jun 11, 2008 | 11:09 AM

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Racer

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From: destin fl

Fat Cat Blue Is Right Now That I Have Looked At The Lock Bezel It Looks To Be Made To Strengthen The Lock To Door Hole Assembly. Could Be And I Stand To Be Corrected. Good Call Fat Cat. Peace

Jun 11, 2008 | 05:02 PM

Alan 71

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I don't believe 68s-72s had that extra bezel. It looks like someone's solution to too big a hole. Too logical and too neat for BUBBA.
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Jun 11, 2008 | 07:30 PM

Jclgodale3

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I think that bezel was used on the rear keyed cylinder for the alarm...

Jun 11, 2008 | 11:02 PM

Blain

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Sounds like more 'glass work.
Working on the inside will be a bit of a challenge. I used the same technique vette us all described to fill the alarm hole. But with the body off access to the backside was easy.
This is a 74 if that makes a difference.

Thanks for the input, all.

Peace back at ya!

Jun 12, 2008 | 02:17 AM

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Racer

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From: destin fl

Blain It Makes No Difference. Remember This Is An Easy Fix. We Are Talking Doors Not Alarm Holes. Yank The Glass Out Of Door And Just Do What You Think Is Best. My 73 Alarm Cylinder Lock Has Zero Bezel If It Did I Would Have Choked The Original Owner Untill He Revealed To Me Who Hacked My Car. Peace Out.