Body / Glass: Door locks

[roy fraley]

I'm wondering if I remove the glovebox lock to get a key made, Will it also work for the doors? 1963 Champ

[rkapteyn]

Doors and Ignition key are the same.
Trunk and glovebox is the other. No trunk on a Champ.
If you have a built sheet from the museum , it will give you key numbers.
I have many keys with the numbers stamped in stock.
I may have an original key for your glove box .
Also have ignition keys.
Robert Kapteyn.
studebaker@mac.com

[Warren Webb]

Sorry Roy it wont. The door lock was originally keyed the same as the ignition. Even though your Champ does not have a trunk glove boxes were keyed to match trunk lid cylinders & even then the glove box cylinder has one less set of tumblers from the truck lock. Many now have their ignition switches replaced either by an original switch assembly or an aftermarket. If an aftermarket switch has been installed then there is no way it can be made to match the door. If you do have an original ignition switch or plan to buy one from one of the vendors, you can have it keyed the same as the door. That would require removing the door cylinder & taking them both to an experienced locksmith. In spite of that "WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!"

[roy fraley]

Thanks; shucks didn't want take off door panel. I'm honored to be a new member.

[roy fraley]

Getn busy savn for build sheet . Thatz exciting ! OK got it! Came with west coast mirrors,white deluxe Conestoga body of which I have but needs some new wood work on the inside. Should I put it back on ? Any one with info.? It's a camper top matches up with back slider window.Truck sold in NM.
5 sp od np;radio, seat belts,cigar lighter,w/s washer,rear step bumper, 4.09 rear

[Warren Webb]

Roy, here's a thought. Do you have a membership to AAA? They have a locksmith service that either will reimburse you up to a certain amount or send out a contract locksmith if there's one in your area. Have them come out & make a key for your door. Tell them you lost the keys. If they only offer to open it up (with a slim-jim or like tool) just say you don't feel comfortable with that & you'd like a key made. "You can always hot wire the truck if need be." This way you wont have to open the door guts out & once you have a door key, then have the ignition cylinder keyed alike, providing it's an original style ignition switch, at a later date.

[roy fraley]

Mr. Webb; Thank you and your right on all aspects. I obtained build sheet with key codes. the ignition has been switched.I would appreciate any recommended parts connections. Gaskets, fuel pumps, carburetors, distributor,vacuum advance,etc.

[StudeRich]

Welcome to the SDC and to the SDC Forum Roy, see your Private Message (PM)

[roy fraley]

Dear Sir; Thank you for the info. My truck was sold in NM with west coast mirrors and White Deluxe Conestoga camper top. Do you know any thing about these and would you put them back on the truck.? Roy

[Skip Lackie]

The 7E and 8E trucks were available with several different types of outside mirrors, and one style of West Coast mirror was even available on Champs. They are all illustrated in the 62-64 truck parts book. Studebaker offered a Conestoga camper top, and if your truck has that style, you have a rare and desirable option.

[Dwain G.]

Have you seen Chuck Collins' '64 Champ with Conestoga.............

https://www.studebakerparts.com/studebakerparts/store/s/html/pages/1964Champ.html

[roy fraley]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. I need to make a trip to southernNM to pick mine up

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[roy fraley]

Dear Robert ; I need key numbers 4365 and key 1448 .One locksmith didn't think these numbers ment anything to him. I would gladly pay what ever is reasonable. My email address is rcfraley1@gmail.com. Look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely Roy Fraley.