1965 NYer opening glove box lock without key.....

[emmd61]

Hi. I have a 65 NYer wagon with locked glove box without key. I have a new lock/key coming off eBay. I was tempted to break the glove box liner from underneath but then have to replace it and they are about $70. Can you drill out the glove box lock? Pick it? Any suggestions appreciated.

Arthur.....Raleigh, NC

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

Those locks are really easy to pick. Lockpick kits are cheap on the 'web, and a few instructional Utoob vids will solve your problem.

I taught myself lockpick techniques to get into an old Snap-on tool box that also has super simple lock assemblies similar to a glove box door. It can't be done with just a paper clip...the lock barrel also has to have some very light rotation to lock the pins in the tumbler into the "open" position as you jiggle the pins with a shaped paper clip, etc. Again, vids will make it all clear.

It's more fun to learn this skill than it is to cut thru your liner or drill the lock!

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

Or pay a pop-a-lock guy to do it....it'll take him about 30 seconds.