Ian_Greenlaw Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 So I have a question for the forum as I'm not sure about this one. I went to sort out my locking hubcaps and found that I have two different types of locks. One has a three point mounting point to the hubcap base and the other has a two point mount. Any ideas ? Cheers Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 My 34 Dr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Here are some pics of the locking cover from my 36 "slant back" sedan. I have no idea if they're original to the car. A PO didn't have the key and mauled the cover to get it off the spare tire cover, breaking the cast potmetal lock assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Looks like I may have bought 36 ones instead of 34's. I'll have to go through all my locks etc and see if I can get 2 good locks from what I have........bugger !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball3553 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Hi, I just found this forum and if Ian still has the '36 locking Dodge hubcaps, would you be interested in selling them? I have a '35 and I think they might fit. I'd have to see the back side of the cap. If you could message me 'd appreciate it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowndodge Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 7:00 PM, Fireball3553 said: Hi, I just found this forum and if Ian still has the '36 locking Dodge hubcaps, would you be interested in selling them? I have a '35 and I think they might fit. I'd have to see the back side of the cap. If you could message me 'd appreciate it. Thanks You better check the ID and OD sizes I believe 34’s are larger than 35’s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 I think the difference in the locks, as can be seen from the pictures, is that one of them is for the Yale Omega 'bent key' that was used on the 34s and the other type is for the later, more standard key. In addition, a 34 and 35 hubcap, both Dodge and Plymouth, are much different from one another, visually (stripe is located differently on the Plymouths) and in means of attachment to the wheel. On the locking caps, my experience is that they do interchange with the spare covers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminyfixit Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I just secured 2 locking hub caps with Omega "bent" keys for my 34 Brougham that measure 6 7/8" ID with a 8 1/2" OD. They are identical to the Knobless photos. I'm not sure if there are differences in "early or late 34" keys, which could be the differences in the other photos. BTW, does anybody have a resource for "keying" the lock when you don't have any matching keys? I have some new, uncut, bent key blanks and I hope I can get both caps working. I have one of them at the restorer that is going to be longing for a working key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Already tried a few lock smiths, no luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 9 hours ago, jiminyfixit said: I just secured 2 locking hub caps with Omega "bent" keys for my 34 Brougham that measure 6 7/8" ID with a 8 1/2" OD. They are identical to the Knobless photos. I'm not sure if there are differences in "early or late 34" keys, which could be the differences in the other photos. BTW, does anybody have a resource for "keying" the lock when you don't have any matching keys? I have some new, uncut, bent key blanks and I hope I can get both caps working. I have one of them at the restorer that is going to be longing for a working key. Let me know exactly what you need. I have a jar full of lock cylinders with matching keys and perhaps you can get the cylinder out of yours. I will shoot you a photo or two tonight. SMB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminyfixit Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 15 hours ago, Scott Bonesteel said: Let me know exactly what you need. I have a jar full of lock cylinders with matching keys and perhaps you can get the cylinder out of yours. I will shoot you a photo or two tonight. SMB What I need to figure out is if the lock needs to be accessed when the cap skin is removed for restoration, or if it can be done assembled. If it needs to be disassembled, I need to coordinate with the restorer. BTW, you wouldn't happen to have the lock, with bezel, that fits in the passenger door? It was removed years ago for some reason. If I find one, I will need to have it match Omega keys for caps, ignition & door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Good luck on the door lock and particularly the bezel, those are next to impossible to find. I don't have any spares on that one. SMB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminyfixit Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 4:01 PM, knobless said: Already tried a few lock smiths, no luck Rats! If I find a source I'll be sure to post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 I'd probably wait until I have my car sorted before I work out if I want to sell them. I may need them if I can't get mine sorted out. Scott, if I need a lock can I sent you a pic of what I'm after ? Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 I actually bought a second door bezel which I used for my ignition switch ( fitted perfectly in the hole ). I got mine from Dodge City Vintage as they had one. Try them. My last email contact was christiane@dodgecityvintage.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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