Starflyte68
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Post by Starflyte68 on May 4, 2022 21:32:23 GMT -8
Just got a 68 Shasta Starflyte project. Effectively all original with just a little water damage, a few exterior dings, and a missing luggage compartment door. We will see about that 'little water damage' once the weather dries out and I remove the skins. (Soooooo glad I found this site!) In the meantime, there are a few 'little projects' for me to start on.
For one, it came without keys. So I need to get into the access doors on the exterior somehow (image below). Should I go ahead and drill out the locks? Or are there some nifty tricks to be shared?
Thanks!
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PT
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Post by PT on May 5, 2022 9:22:41 GMT -8
Welcome :-)
I drilled mine out and replaced. Measure the depth to the swing arm thing at the rear of the lock and look on Amazon for cam locks or RV storage locks that have the same measurement. Simple to replace.
I have a friend that removed his door and took it to a lock smith that was able to make a new set of keys so you can do it that way too.
Probably about the same cost either way...
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Post by Hamlet on May 5, 2022 10:19:32 GMT -8
Welcome and congrats on your new acquisition! Both the drill out and the locksmith options are viable. I guess it may have to do with your willingness to tinker. That and supply chain issues. You may want to have those replacement cylinders in hand before you drill. After 20+ years and periodic heavy use, the rear axle of our tandem bike broke. Of course nobody has one, but “maybe by the end of June.” Sigh. As for waiting for things to dry out, I don’t know where you live, but I’m getting the distinct feeling that here in Western Washington, it’s NEVER going to dry out.
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Post by vikx on May 5, 2022 12:31:42 GMT -8
Also try some older keys if you have friends with vintage trailers. Many, many trailers used a "751" key for the cargo and access doors.
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Post by aslmx on May 5, 2022 17:26:48 GMT -8
Drill them out. You can get new ones for around $10
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Post by ruderunner on May 7, 2022 3:43:46 GMT -8
Also try some older keys if you have friends with vintage trailers. Many, many trailers used a "751" key for the cargo and access doors. This! I was actually told that by a camper dealer. The 751 fits pretty much all of those locks.
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Post by vikx on May 7, 2022 11:43:14 GMT -8
751s are the "magic keys". LOL. I've also used another little trick if you can get the door open/off the trailer. (under the bed access for cargos) Remove the keeper latch to make things easier and remove the lock barrel.
Find a key that fits the barrel. You will see the little pins sticking up on the cylinder. With the key inserted, carefully grind them flush with the cylinder and the new key will turn the lock when reassembled.
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