Guest Jugster Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Been searching for one of those little 13" running board toolboxes for over a year, now and recently got lucky on ebay. It looked to be in pretty good shape in the online photos and when it arrived, it was almost perfect, needing only stripping and repainting. Only problem is (and the seller was up front about it), the key to the brass lock was lost decades ago. I'm wondering whether any of you might know of a store with a name like Keys-R-Us or 1-800-KEYS or keys.com that can supply such an antiquated key.Bobjugflyer@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have a ton of keys that may work, but without the box and keys together, it's gonna be tough see if I have one that fits. A locksmith shop may have some older skeleton keys to fit. Go to the phone book and look for the oldest shop. Is there a name on the lock? Looks like it takes a flat key. I suppose I could send you all of my flat keys for you to check them. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermontboy Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 If the box is locked and you are just trying to get it to open usually a bit of jiggling around with a bent paper clip will open them.... key word being "usually". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 If the box is locked and you are just trying to get it to open usually a bit of jiggling around with a bent paper clip will open them.... key word being "usually".That's how I open those without a key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al Brass Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 They are a very simple lock and anyone with a little mechanical knowledge could look inside and see what shape the flat key should be. Failing that, a locksmith should be able to make one easily. They are quite like old suitcase keys/locks.Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsd9699 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 How quaint!Please post pictures after you restore it and of the key.Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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