bhemi Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I am trying to remove the lock cylinder to re-chrome the door handle and it will not budge. I do not have a key. Is a key necessary to remove the lock cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefit Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I would sure think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 You should be able to get the lock cyl assembly out without a key, if its not froze-up. Look close at the shaft, there is a small pin to knock out, once removed, the lock assembly should pull out the front. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Pont35cpe is right on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhemi Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 20 hours ago, pont35cpe said: You should be able to get the lock cyl assembly out without a key, if its not froze-up. Look close at the shaft, there is a small pin to knock out, once removed, the lock assembly should pull out the front. Thanks. that is exactly what we were looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Gary's link seems to take me to the start of his restoration. To make it easier to find, the pertinent section is on page 43 of his restoration story. I am glad this subject came up. Somehow I either missed this or forgot about it in Gary's restoration story. This is helpful to me since I will need to do some lock switching between handles in the next few weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhemi Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 We got the pin out and soaked it. Still won't budge. We even heat cycled it . Next step threading a screw into the cylinder and gentle application of a slide hammer. Not trying to preserve the cylinder just get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Another way is to cut the shaft(hack saw)from each side to the center edge of the slug(active piece), remove end of shaft and slug then lock assembly can be pressed out. Be careful not to damage little nubbie on end of lock shaft. Cut off end will need to be welded back in place and re-bore/drill hole for slug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Before using a slide hammer or cutting anything I would suggest soaking it in penetrate a little longer and then try a key blank and try turning it. With the pin out it might allow it to turn and loosen. I've removed the cylinder on my handle with the correct key by removing the pin and turning the cylinder a little, then the spring pushes it the rest of the way. If the number is on the shaft you could also get a key made instead of possibly breaking the handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Years ago I had my 35 Buick door handle chrome plated with the lock cylinder in it and it got screwed up at the platers.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donlock Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Drill a small hole in the end we’re the hold I screw goes in and punch in with drill bit or something similar. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donlock Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Does shaft have a key code on it. Maybe if you had working key an wiggling it back in forth after driving pin out. Don ps that drill hole will not work the bar is in the way after I looked at one I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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