William C. Mills wrote:
>
> Time to install those new lock cylinders in the doors. Mine is a 74 B and
> the locks are like most, they have the spring clips which surround the lock
> barrel. What is the best way to deal with these spring clip on removal and
> installation? Do you just squeeze the ears of the clips together and pull
> the assembly (lock barrel, clips and all through the hole in the door? Or do
> you try to remove the clips? When installing the new locks, do shove the
> lock with clip already on it into the hole in the door? The driver door has
> an enlarged hole so the clips may not hold the lock from turning in the
> door. If that is the case, how well do those alternative replacement locks
> with the nut on the backside instead of a clip work?
>
> Bill Mills
> '74BGT
Get the kit that replaces the spring clips with a horseshoe and two
threaded studs. Clamps the lock to the door and stops it turning,
works very well in my experience.
PaulH.
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