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General Category => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Rkatk on November 12, 2012, 09:06:44 AM

Title: 1936 door lock
Post by: Rkatk on November 12, 2012, 09:06:44 AM
I have just aquired a 1936 Plymouth 4dr sedan form an estate. I do not have any keys and the passenger doors are locked, they also will not open from the inside. The inside handle will move up and down but will not open. I am trying to get to the serial number on the door pillar. How can I get the door open without destroying the lock cylinder or the handle?
Thanks,
Randt
Title: Re: 1936 door lock
Post by: Bill Davis on November 12, 2012, 07:03:33 PM
Randy,

If you can trailer your car to a good "mom & pop" locksmith shop, they can pick the lock and make a key or two for you.
Also, I think most of them will travel to you to do the job, but that would be more expensive.  Around here, the
cost to pick a lock and make a key for it is around $15.00 to $20.00.

Title: Re: 1936 door lock
Post by: Rkatk on November 12, 2012, 11:06:23 PM
I was able to get enough penetrating oil on the inside handle and latch to finally get the door open today. From the serial number on the door pillar I have a P2 4 door sedan produced in Evansville.
Title: Re: 1936 door lock
Post by: Bill Davis on November 23, 2012, 10:51:10 PM
Randy,

That is great news.  Happy that you were able to get the door open.

Please pos some photos when you get a chance.