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Post by clutchburner on Jan 25, 2011 9:55:17 GMT -5
I am missing the bagge door key on my compact.Any ideas to go about getting into it without damaging it ? I cant see any numbers on the lock either. Ideas anyone ?
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safetybruce
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Miss Alabama 1961
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Post by safetybruce on Jan 25, 2011 10:30:55 GMT -5
Mike, if yours is like Miss Alabama 1961's you should be able to slide the door under the side bench open, and with a flashlight you should see the mechanism...I used the biggest slotted screwdriver I had. On mine the locking tongue thingy that the key turns to lock against the bottom lip of the opening was held in place with a stout screw. When you back the screw out it should come off...there is also, I believe a nut-like deice on the cylinder that might keep the door from opening...got that unscrewed with vice grips, but if I remember, the screw driver from the inside did the trick. Then I just took the cylinder out and along with the cylinder from the front door, to Lowe's and the key maker keyed both for me by putting in those little flat things in each cylinder to match. Hope that helps...in my case, no prying, no damage to the door...open sesame...
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Post by clutchburner on Jan 25, 2011 13:08:43 GMT -5
AHHHHHHHH 10-4 trailerhead ! I will delve into that when it gets warmer.There are some treasures in there i was told by seller but he said he didnt know what was in there. Patience grasshopper, i have to be patient......
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Post by sparky1 on Jan 25, 2011 18:23:00 GMT -5
I have 5 different campers and A pace arrow motorhome all the Keys are CH 751---and have been some NEW tt's still use CH 751 key
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Post by diamondrelics on Jan 25, 2011 20:41:08 GMT -5
I unlocked mine with the key for my dads locking gas cap... Hey it worked...lol
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Post by Shutzee on Jan 25, 2011 21:04:50 GMT -5
I went to the local hardware store found an exact match to the old lock. Came with two spanking new keys.
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Post by clutchburner on Jan 25, 2011 22:17:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the ideas...I have a box of old keys from the years of vehicles etc.. Just for gags and giggles i'll try some of them too.You never know.I will keep you all posted.
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Post by clutchburner on Jan 26, 2011 14:29:15 GMT -5
Ok,i found a bunch of old keys from 3 households of my parents house to grandparents house.You all know the keys you find and cant remember where they go to...well on the 3rd try of the keys,i found one that opened it up.the key had no number on it either(go figure).Inside was a tire lug iron,a hammer and some plastic/metal stakes and 4 smut novels..no leveling jacks as i had hoped for... thanks for the ideas folks !
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