<font color="green">Here's the deal. MAMA RASH's car has no keys. So, everytime we go somewhere we have to disable it and or block it in. I don't sleep. So, I went to order a new ignition and door locks and a trunk lock. The guy asked me if it is an Impala and I told him that it is a Biscayne and he said there is a difference in the locks but he wasn't sure what. The locks are for an Impala. I ordered them anyway. So, does anyone know if there is indeed a difference and what it is? Can the Impala locks be made to work? Also, the bent up piece of metal that connects the lock cylinder to the mechanism is gone on the pass side. What type of rod would be best to use to try to replace it? I would like to do it just once. Then, a guy at work was telling me that in 59, and only in 59, there was an available trunk lock that worked kind of like a glove box lock. You could have it locked, or leave it unlocked and just push the lock and the trunk would open. Has anyone else heard of this because no one that sells parts seems to know about it. Forever yours, RASHY </font>
Never heard of a trunk lock like that. There IS a difference in door locks. One is longer than the other. All of the 4-door cars use short locks... 2-door cars use the same short locks but have an extension thingy on them. Let me see what I can dig up. Travis
It would be easier to take a door lock cylinder out of the door and take it to a lock shop and they can make a key from the number on the cylinder. Then, if the ignition or door locks HAVE NOT been changed they all take the same key in 59 so you would have keys for all the locks. The connector linkage should be available from any Pontiac or Chevy from 59-64, maybe even Olds or Buick. Like travis said-4 doors and 2 doors are different lengths. overspray.
<font color="green">Thanks guys, I can't remember, are the links from the cylinder to the actual lock a piece of bent up rod or flat type stamped steel all bent up? The ignition cylinder is pretty well shot so a new one is in order there. I talked to a few locksmiths and all they said was they would come out and make a key, cheapest was gonna be at leaSt $45. i didn't think of taking the cylinders out and having keys made, Then again, the drivers door is the only cylinder that would actually work. The pass door is just some lock I had that plugs the hole. The trunk key is a 6" #2 flat head screwdriver. So, Travis, you say the 2 doors are the same? Do you think there is any difference between the hardtop and post cars? Oh yeah, the guy at Sinclair's said the doors and trunk will match but the ignition will be different. I guess she can live with that. RASHY </font>
OK here you go. The three long ones grouped together are for 2-doors. I remember now because some of these were from El Caminos... The rod thingies I think you need are off to the right... there's long ones and there's short ones. I have the clips, too. One ignition set with key... the two small ones in the upper left are the 4-door ones for 1960 One trunk lock thingy... and notice there are several different sizes of retainer clips.... What do you need? Travis
<font color="green"> Travis, I don't know what I need. that helps alot to see them though. I haven't wanted to tear the car apart til I have the parts. I should have what I ordered here in few days. I will let you know what I need. I really appreciate it. RASHY </font>
<font color="green">We have the glove box lock. the keys the guy gave us when we bought the car, that were supposed to start the car, they work the glove box. I was really worried about the contents of the glove box. </font>
<font color="green">OK Travis, Here is what was on the front porch when I got home.... I guess the door locks will work? I will take the panels off tomorrow and see. I don't have the link for the pass lock. I already had clips, now I have extra. The trunk lock looks different than the pic you have but the one I got looks like what was probably there. I don't have the rod that goes from the cylinder to the mechanism in the trunk and there is that goofy spring that I'm guessing retains the missing rod? Actually I know it is a bit of flat stock which I can reproduce but there must be a notch or something that keeps it with the cylinder? Any chance at a closer pick of the rod hanging out of the trunk lock? Thanks man, RASHY </font>
Mmmmm... Rashy... I dunno buddy. I'll have to take pictures tomorrow. That trunk lock looks funny to me. Are you sure you told the guy this is for a 59 full-sized Chevrolet 2-door sedan? I know your ignition cylinder is for a later car (1960) because in 1959, the edge of the piece where the key goes in is straight, whereas the one in your pic is curved. It'll still work, though and only 59 freaks like me would notice. I've never seen door locks with extensions like that. But looking at my originals I suppose yours could work. Give me your address (PM if you want) and I will ship my stuff to you and maybe you can figure it out. I can throw in a center rear valance panel too, if you still need that. Travis
<font color="green"> Thanks Travis! Pm'd ya. I know that trunk lock looks funny, but what is left of the original lock looks just like that. It mounts from the inside out. Maybe different between Biscayne and Impala? Anyway, I appreciate it! </font>
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