36stude Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I have a 1936 studebaker Trunk lock handle that I have no key for . Its siezed up . I had a locksmith look at it he soaked it for a while with no luck . I have a new NOS lock w key that can be installed Is there anyone out there that repairs these ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montrose Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 36Stude,I should be able to help you out. I have some experience with various prewar stude locks and have a few locks on hand. But it sounds like you are all set on the lock itself. I just sent you a pm.Montrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stude8 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Attached is a photo of a 1931 Studebaker deck handle disassembled showing where all components were in position when assembled. The important item is if you observe the handle body there is a small (.050) hole drilled in the body at precisely 21/32" from the cylinder surface. This is the way the retention expansion spring is released to remove the lock cylinder. These locks were considered theft proof and were intended to be thrown away and replaced with a new lock when defective.At this age other problems are usually encountered, the aged Zinc diecast tumbler cylinder suffers from molecular self destruction that makes it expand and sieze itself with in the handle body. It is great fortune when you can extract the old cylinder in usable condition without it crumbling from fatigue.Stude8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36stude Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 How do I locate the hole ? I do not see one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 You will have to drill it. Stick with Stude8 he knows what he's doing. I just followed his instructions and was able to remove the cylinder from my trunk which was locked. Just measure carefully and drill the hole. I initially was hesitant to drill it deep enough but eventually got the hole deep enough and the cylinder came out easily.He sent me a drawing of the position where the handle is to be drilled. If he does not send it to you I still have it and can email it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36stude Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 If I drill a hole at those measurements ... will I be able to get the lock cylinder out without a key ? How does the hole later on get filled ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montrose Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 That is one way to release the lock, but it would be best if it was first "free" in its bore (when it is free, it can be rotated slightly without the key). If you do have a new lock and the old lock is deemed not worth trying to save, the lock can also be bored out. In which case there would be no need in drilling the release hole.Montrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36stude Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 How do I get the rest of the lock apart (besides the cylinder ) .iT IS FROZEN ALSO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stude8 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 36stude:Email me at "studeracer_37@yahoo.com", I left you a PM on your AACA page but got no response, I have artwork to email you that will explain all the details you are questioning. It is too large to attach here and PM template does not allow .DOC file attachment.Stude8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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