Locks and Keys for vintage SO boxes

Hi
I can't work out how to start a new thread on the 'old toolbox'section.I can only see post reply.

What I am doing is working on a SNAP ON roll cab and topbox,both approx. mid 70's.I need 2 vintage locks that work, with their matching keys.

Would anyone have any old junked SO boxes with locks/keys that could be removed, they would be prepared to sell me? I'm in the UK.

I have one SO lock with a barrel that is unrepairable,with a great 'Montreal Canada' key,original that I want to use ,somehow.Love that key!

I have the other one with a key broken off inside.They all have the SO numbers,but I have had no joy with SO. I really want a couple od old junkers that work.Like in someones old tin of drawer somewhere.

May have to abandon the reusing of the Canada key,but really don't want to.

Any ideas on way forward? This is kinda holding things up now.

Be great to hear from you

Regards

Adrian C

 

A good locksmith with be able to rebuild an old lock he can replace all the old tumblers. If you know for certain the key belongs to the lock he should be able to set you up. I've brought many old ignition switches and door handles/lock to my local guy and for five bucks I get a new old stock key freshly cut.

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Thanks for the reply.Encouraging!!I have just found a locksmith who MAY be able to help.I've just e mailed some photos for starters, to see what he can do


Thanks!!

Regards

Adrian C

 

Have you tried contacting Snap On?
I ran into this problem a few years ago,I sent the locks to S.O. and got replacements mailed back in about 5 days,very low cost compared to a locksmith.

 

Hi M224SPEED

Thanks for the reply.Much appreciated.

I have contacted Snap on offices here in the UK,and they have refered me on to franchisees................ and that's the last I hear of it.
3 different ones.

Regards

Adrian C.

 

Like these?



http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-MAC-Snap-...189?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ba77a985

 

My lock smith charges about $20 to pull a part a lock cylinder and make me key. That's pretty cheap and it only takes him about an hour.

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Hi all

Thanks for replies!

I have seen a pair of locks on e bay here(UK) . I might get these if the price doesn't go astronomical.

I 've also found a locksmith who is looking into the chance of rebuilding the barrel to fit the 'Canada' key.

It's all up in the air at the moment,as I 've got to see what the locksmith says and see how the ebay goes.

Thanks to you all.

Adrian C

 

how about trying a local cabinet shop? they usually have plenty of locks/keys for installation into cabt. drawers.

 

Hi

I 'm trying to keep things authentic where possible.I may have to do something like that though.Trying to work through the options.

Thanks for the suggestion Mr. Chevrolet.

Regards

 

Hi

I Can't open the black cross thing.

Err,what's asking for trouble? I gotta know.


R