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56shoebox · 07-31-2014, 08:26 AM

On a 31A are the door and trunk locks keyed to use the same key?

Coupster · 07-31-2014, 03:17 PM

Yes

When new from the factory, popout, door and trunk are all the same

Gary Karr · 07-31-2014, 04:20 PM

Sorry to correct you but the door and trunk lock were keyed the same. The popout ignition key was different.

Mike V. Florida · 08-01-2014, 01:18 AM

Restoration and judging guidelines state;

"After March 1931 all vehicle's used the same key for all locks including the spare tire lock."

Keith True · 08-01-2014, 06:34 AM

I have an early 31 Tudor,well,a flat firewall car anyway,that has the popout,door,and tire lock all the same.

Kurt in NJ · 08-01-2014, 07:45 AM

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On page 516(december30) of the service bulletins it says that cars with interchangeable lock cylinders have but one key, that tire locks will be shipped without cylinders so they can be matched to the car
on page 544 it says that the trunk cylinder is easy to change for salesmen etc that want a different key for the trunk

56shoebox · 08-01-2014, 09:29 AM

Thank you guys. Now, does anyone know where I can send my trunk lock (handle) to get a key made? Kurt in NJ I'm hoping you can help me locally.

I have the original door and trunk handles in my car and an aftermarket key ignition (Still requires the second step of a remote push botton to start). The guy who restored the car lost the locks key.

I know I can buy repro handle locks, but what fun is that when you have originals in good shape.

07-31-2014, 08:26 AM	#1
56shoebox Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 13	Are door and trunk lock keys the same? On a 31A are the door and trunk locks keyed to use the same key?

07-31-2014, 03:17 PM	#2
Coupster Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 47	Re: Are door and trunk lock keys the same? Yes When new from the factory, popout, door and trunk are all the same

07-31-2014, 04:20 PM	#3
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: Are door and trunk lock keys the same? Sorry to correct you but the door and trunk lock were keyed the same. The popout ignition key was different.

08-01-2014, 01:18 AM	#4
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Are door and trunk lock keys the same? Restoration and judging guidelines state; "After March 1931 all vehicle's used the same key for all locks including the spare tire lock." __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-01-2014, 06:34 AM	#5
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,989	Re: Are door and trunk lock keys the same? I have an early 31 Tudor,well,a flat firewall car anyway,that has the popout,door,and tire lock all the same.

08-01-2014, 07:45 AM	#6
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Are door and trunk lock keys the same? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) On page 516(december30) of the service bulletins it says that cars with interchangeable lock cylinders have but one key, that tire locks will be shipped without cylinders so they can be matched to the car on page 544 it says that the trunk cylinder is easy to change for salesmen etc that want a different key for the trunk

08-01-2014, 09:29 AM	#7
56shoebox Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 13	Re: Are door and trunk lock keys the same? Thank you guys. Now, does anyone know where I can send my trunk lock (handle) to get a key made? Kurt in NJ I'm hoping you can help me locally. I have the original door and trunk handles in my car and an aftermarket key ignition (Still requires the second step of a remote push botton to start). The guy who restored the car lost the locks key. I know I can buy repro handle locks, but what fun is that when you have originals in good shape.