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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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On a '70 which storage compartment is normally locking ? Mine as it came from the p/o has the battery compartment locking , is that correct .
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On my 74, it is the one behind pass. seat w/ jack in it.

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On a 70, it would be the center compartment, the one with the light, not the battery or jack storage.
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Originally Posted by 409biscayne
On a '70 which storage compartment is normally locking ? Mine as it came from the p/o has the battery compartment locking , is that correct .
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No. The center conpartment (smallest door) should have the lock.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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I kinda thought it probably was the center bin , the p/o couldn't come up with the oval door / compartment key can a locksmith make one if
i take him the compartment lock and a blank key ? or is there another
way ?
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Originally Posted by 409biscayne
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I kinda thought it probably was the center bin , the p/o couldn't come up with the oval door / compartment key can a locksmith make one if
i take him the compartment lock and a blank key ? or is there another
way ?
tks again
Some can but not all. I'd call ahead. Depends on their stock of antique locks and keys and of course their experience.

The same key stock was used in 1970, 1974, 1978 etc.
They rotated them in every 4 years.

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Key blanks and lock kits are available from the aftermarket providers. I can't recall I've ever locked mine, but I suppose I could if I needed to.

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Yeah , the local locksmith did manage to make me up a couple of oval
keys for my compartment lock . Worked slick , original GM keys too .
I wouldn't try that at Wal-Mart , lol .
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