Locking passenger doors.
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Locking passenger doors.
OK all you lot!
Which models & varients had externally locking passenger doors and which did not?
Which models & varients had externally locking passenger doors and which did not?
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All I can say is that I haven't got an external lock on my drivers side on the MM. Which is LHD but they didn't introduce LH door locks until later.
SO in conclusion, neither of mine have
SO in conclusion, neither of mine have
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2dr 1971 White DAF 55 (with hopefully a 1600cc engine soon)
2dr 1973 Bergina (DAF 44)
2dr Estate 1975 DAF 46 in red
2dr saloon 1972 DAF 44 in Mimosa
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Well, in New Zealand we had to take what the gummint would let us buy, and through the 50's and 60's that was british cars, slowly migrating to aussie cars. In those days a 2 year old car could be sold for more than the purchase price because of the effective rationing of new vehicles.
Even my 1968 Traveller only came here because the original owners were english and had "overseas funds" to pay for the car.
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Even my 1968 Traveller only came here because the original owners were english and had "overseas funds" to pay for the car.
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Only because you don't have the correct key! The car itself does have a lock...Mine doesn't. Wish it did though. 1969 ex-disabled 2-door saloon.
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Locking passenger doors
My '52 Series MM hasn't.
Don't laugh --- oh ok -- go on....
I was late for an appointment and couldn't find anywhere to park accept down a one way street, tightly alongside a fence.
No problem, I climbed out of the passenger door...
OK, you know what's coming.
I locked up with internal lever..........
Yes, I did eventually just get in. Must be slimmer than I thought.
Chrissie
Don't laugh --- oh ok -- go on....
I was late for an appointment and couldn't find anywhere to park accept down a one way street, tightly alongside a fence.
No problem, I climbed out of the passenger door...
OK, you know what's coming.
I locked up with internal lever..........
Yes, I did eventually just get in. Must be slimmer than I thought.
Chrissie
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Well, thanks for all the comments folks. You see, I want to park the other way around and have my driver's door up against the fence. Of course then I'd need to use the passenger door to get in/out.
So, it looks like they started putting locks in the passenger doors (2 door model) in October 1963 and guess when my car was built? Yes, that's right, SEPTEMBER 1963!!! Heigh ho!
It is straightforward to retro-fit a key lock to a passenger side 2 door. Take off the trim panel and have a look at the lock assembly. You should find that the casting has the housing for the key barrel. If not, get hold of a replacement from a later car. Obtain a barrel & key, and fit it and the operating cam / return spring. CAREFULLY measure and drill a hole for the key - you will need to lightly tap out the skin a little to allow the lock to fit. Job done.
Of course it's not quite that simple - to remove and refit the lock you have to remove the windows frame! To make sure that you've got all the lock parts it is probably easier to get a later complete lock assembly.
Of course it's not quite that simple - to remove and refit the lock you have to remove the windows frame! To make sure that you've got all the lock parts it is probably easier to get a later complete lock assembly.
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*mutter grumble four door no passenger lock at all mutter grumble*
*wanders off muttering to herself*
*wanders off muttering to herself*
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Sometimes they escape, and that's just darned unreasonable.
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The Current Fleet:
1969 Morris 'thou, 4 Door. 2010 Mitsubishi iMiEV. 1920s BSA Pushbike. 1930s Raleigh pushbike.
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1969 Morris 'thou, 4 Door. 2010 Mitsubishi iMiEV. 1920s BSA Pushbike. 1930s Raleigh pushbike.
The Ex-Fleet:
1974 & 1975 Daf 44s, 1975 Enfield 8000 EV, 1989 Yugo 45, 1981 Golf Mk1, 1971 Vauxhall Viva, 1989 MZ ETZ 125, 1989 Volvo Vario 340, 1990, 1996 & 1997 MZ/Kanuni ETZ 251s
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