59 Crown glovebox

["Leo Heligas" <llhelig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A good locksmith can cut a lock with a little work to replace your trunk/Glove box key. I lost the trunk key for my 59 Fury (different from the glove box, it had been replaced) and the locksmith took the time to file and fit it to the existing lock, Only charged me $13.00 too!!! Some older locksmiths still have a large ring of trial keys also.

Leo H. 83 EFI

----- Original Message -----

From: Laurie Carter

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Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 3:00 PM

Subject: Re: IML: 59 Crown glovebox

Thanks for the information, Paul. Yes, the trunk is open and it appears to be the original lock - we can open it by pushing the button, but it only locks with the key, right? Never thought about calling a locksmith! Capital idea!

 

Laurie Carter

59 Crown (mine)

65 Valiant Signet (his)

----- Original Message -----

From: RandalPark@xxxxxxx

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Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:52 AM

Subject: Re: IML: 59 Crown glovebox

I would call a lock smith. He can make a key for you right at your home, and then it will also fit the trunk, unless that lock has been changed. Sounds like you would need the key anyway.

If the glove box isn't in good condition, you may be able to slip your fingers into it from up under the dash. Taking the dash out would be a little extreme. However, the glove box door would need to be open in order to actually remove the glove box from the dash correctly.

If you find a good replacement ahead of time, you could cut into it from up under the dash, remove the contents, and even open the door from the inside, allowing you to take the lock out and bring it to the lock smith to have a key made.

Again, if the trunk lock is original, and the trunk is open, you could remove the lock from it and have a key made. It should be the same lock as the glove box.

In case you didn't notice, "been there, done that".

Have fun!

Paul

Paul

In a message dated 10/28/2003 10:34:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Laurie Carter" <Laurielu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>Good Evening List~
>
>Short of removing the dash, is there a way to pop open the glovebox without a key? I'm dying of curiosity to know what's in there!
>
>Thanks,
>Laurie and Clint
>59 Crown (mine)
>65 Valiant Signet (his)
>
>


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