just picked up a 72 Skylark survivor. 65000 miles. Only problem is they did not have a door/trunk key. Is it possible to get a key made? or do we have to replace all the locks?. How can I open the trunk if I have to replace the lock?
You may be able to gain entry thru the back seat back. At least gain enuff entry to release the lock.
Take out the back seat and use every 3/8" extension you have! Unscrew the 3 7/16" bolts that attach the trunk latch to the trunk lid. Take the trunk lock cylinder to a locksmith and have him make you a key
Assuming the door and trunk are the same, take the door cylinder out and take it to the locksmith. I should add that here, I had to do the same thing and it cost like $12. Should note that if it's a survivor, see if it has the protecto plate in the owners manual.
Your best bet is to go through the back seat. It's not a big deal to pull out and use several extensions to remove the lock bolts. Once you get the trunk open, then remove the lock and get a key cut for it. When these cars were somewhat new, you just took the lock # to the dealer and he punched you out a new key. Jim
Loosen the rear bumper bolts and drop the bumper down. You can then remove the phillips head screw (or rivet) that retains the cylinder retainer. Pull the retainer down and the lock cylinder can be slid out of the trunk lid. Then just turn the latch with a flat blade screwdriver. The key numbers should be stamped into the side of the cyl. body. Most any GM dealership can then cut you a new key.
So, if we drive it to the locksmith they should be able to do it? I hate to start taking things apart on this car, but will if we need to. So, the ignition key should work in the door? And the trunk key is same as the glove box? Then I should be able to take the glovebox lock in to the locksmith. Most of my parts cars don't have keys left or they are all different.
Yep take the glove box lock to them. Dunno about the door being the same as the Ign key every GM I have had was the trunk key was for doors n glovebox too.
Yea, I have a 72. Can confirm that the glove box/doors/trunk all share the same key. I never tried the ignition key in the glove box though. I can try if you really want my to... dun see how that would help you for getting in the trunk though. hehe
Damn. Guess ALL of my keys and locks are all worn down... or the previous owner made some changes! Square key only starts mine. Round keys go everywhere else.... Weird.
when I used to work at a Porsche-Audi Dealership if one of the mechanics accidentally locked the keys in the car we would just grab all the keys we could find and rattle them around in the lock until one was close enough to turn it. I tried this "pie-in-the-sky" routine one time with a buddy's Plymouth Acclaim. I simply used the key chain in my pocket and my wife's Subaru key opened his door. I know... sounds too simple to work... but it looks like you have enough old GM cars to try!
We used to use a slide hammer with a screw on the end. Just kidding, but I have seen it done before..
That's how I had a key made for the trunk on the Riv. Took the glove box lock cylinder in to a locksmith. Didn't cost all that much. $15-$20?
The back seat is easy to remove. From there you should be able to get to the bolts that hold the latch in. :TU:
It might not be a stage 1 convertible, but it is a survivor 4 door with 65k miles. Tyler will drive it daily to keep the "GSX" safe and dry. I know I could pull the seat, but would rather get a key made. The previous owner had no idea what might be in the trunk. It was a true little old lady car, bought by the little old lady next door, and now it is ours. I'll get a key made next week and see what's in there.
