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Hi, I have 2 different types of electrolocks one has only one terminal on the key end and the other has 3 terminals on the key end, I have a 1930 Holden bodied Tourer and I plan to fit an electrolock to it and would like to know what the differences are on electrolocks between 1929 and 1932. I have a fairly original Fisher bodied 1931 and it has 3 terminals. Also any tips on how to disassemble one would be greatly appreciated.
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The electrolock with one terminal is 1929 only. The 1930-32 electrolocks had three terminals. There has been a lot of discussions on 1929-32 electrolocks on Chevy Chatter II in the past, so you might want to do a search on Chevy Chatter II and check out some of the past discussions.   
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Would you be interested in selling the one for the 29? the single terminal is for a 29 only.
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Hi,
I can give you a heads-up on dismantling procedure.0427232649.
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What do you do if you have an electrolock but no key, is there a way to get a new key or ?? have to get a complete new electrolock or ?? got the electrolock with my 1930 but no key
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Try a good "old-time" locksmith. Over the years, my locksmith (now 91 years old) has been able to disassemble and create keys for four of them. How? I dunno..........  All the Best, Chip
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Problem is finding a qualified registered locksmith. Last I heard there are only two of them left in the USA. The one that Chip knows and one other....and the other one died last week. Seriously, locating a locksmith that knows what he is doing and that won't totally destroy your electrolock is going to be very hard to do.
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There are two basic ways to get a key. One is pick the lock then take out the cylinder, read the key number on the side and make a key from a code book.
Then some locksmiths can profile the lock and then make a key from that.
Don't even think about letting someone that does not understand how the lock works to even touch it.
Before getting to excited make sure that the inside cylinder will rotate inside the middle cylinder. Those two parts are die-cast and expand with age to Lock the lock forever. You can check it with a small bladed screw driver.
Or you can send it to me and I can tell you it will work or not. If so can also make a key for it.
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I had my 1930 electrolock repaired a few months ago. The lock was frozen due to the diecast cylinder expanding with age. I sent the entire electrolock to Jarvis Erickson in Washington, and he was able to repair it. (See Locks and Keys ad under Services in your G&D.) Then I sent it to Chipper, and he repaired it electrically. Back in business.
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