Not sure how many are aware of this,but on older toy trucks with the oringinal door locks and ignition locks,A worn down key(from regular use)will open and start many other toys.I've know this for years but my buddy found out the hard way,His truck was stolen from a parking lot,and learned two years later when parts were found in a raided chop shop.They drove around and just tried using the keys to open and start the truck.I've started three of my friends trucks(84-88)with my orinigal key.Not trying to give any thiefs out there any ideas, but you should replace your cylinders with new ones.

 

Yeah I've read about it here at Yotatech, but I think the post got deleted because people (visitors) may get ideas. Mods will probably delete this thread also.

 

I already replaced mine with Solex locks.

 

I never knew that, thanks for posting that

 

Got any info on doing that? I'm going to be installing an alarm soon and would love to deter theft even more. Not to mention the locks aren't extremly difficult.

 

i've heard that the doors on early & mid 80s toys could be opened by inserting a normal sized drinking straw up under the door handle.

 

How much are new locks? How much for just doors as opposed to doors and ignition. My driver's side door won't lock sometimes, so I think the cylinder is bad or something.

 

This is from memory(so don't trust it)their cheap 20 for two door locks and about they same for ign cylinder....The only prob with that is now you have to use two different keys unless you get a locksmith to key them alike.

 

Well, I got them straight from the distributor, which was called Orion Pacific or something like that. I have not been able to find them again by searching Google. I did find some online auto specialty stores or online lock stores that sell them for a bit more. They were not cheap, but offer a better deterrent than regular locks.

 

i can start my friend's 76 and unlock his doors with my almost factory condition keys.

im definitely going to wire a couple kill switches in random spots into my truck, nobody gets away with it but me

 

Never knew this before.....

 

http://www.solexlock.com/

The website doesn't have a lot of information about where you can buy the Solex locks, but you can try e-mailing them.

 

Do you happen to have pics of these locks? I mean does it look any different than stock?

 

Swap the two door locks around. The passenger lock gets much less use and is in almost new condition.

 

Thank God for Keyless Entry

 

I think I'll go borrow my neighbor's 85 on 44s to test some of these theories... Of course, once I get in it and get it cranked I'll have to take it for a spin, just to be sure.

 

unless you shaved your door locks, your car can still be broken into with a key. all keyless entry does is electronicly lock your door, It can still be done manually

 

hahah.. i sure hope he knew that!

i know on my dad's lexus, if you lock it with the remote, then open with the key, the alarm actually goes off.

havent tested it on my truck yet.

 

Same deal on my truck...

 

Mine too!