Glove Box Locked

Czwbkx · Post by **Czwbkx** » Mon Jan 20, 2025 4:20 pm

The previous owner misplaced the glove box key for my '69 FHC. Does anyone know of a minimally destructive way to open the locked glove box?

Thank you.

MarekH · Post by **MarekH** » Mon Jan 20, 2025 7:57 pm

Take the front half of the dash off and dismantle it from behind.
kind regards
Marek

Post by **mgcjag** » Mon Jan 20, 2025 9:03 pm

They are quite simple locks....a thin blade inserted and giggled about and you could get lucky....or a locksmith could probably pick it....Steve

Czwbkx · Post by **Czwbkx** » Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:52 am

Thank you. I used a combination of the two answers above. After removing the outer trim ring the lock mechanism was just loose enough to allow use of a thin blade to depress the lock tang. I'll order a new cylinder assembly and key now.

Thanks again for your help.

tim wood · Post by **tim wood** » Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:16 am

Take the lock apart and the key number should be marked on it.

Gfhug · Post by **Gfhug** » Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:44 pm

It is not difficult to have all locks keyed alike. Either ask a locksmith or find a few old locks you can take apart and swap the leaves about.

Geoff

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