Lost keys

[HotWheelsBurban]

I used to be able to twist my vent window locks from the outside and just hit the button but of course, right after I rebuilt the locks, I lock the keys in the truck...in a blizzard...in AZ when we're by ourselves on the way back from Dino's. GF mentions she has bobby pins, so I decide to try that. A bobby pin by itself won't do it but a bobby pin and a pocket knife will jimmy the door lock perfectly. I've had to do that 3 times now...

Sounds like it's time for a Hide A Key.....
If you don't have an inside hood release, there are probably spots under the hood where you could hide a door key.... The 94 Burb I was pulling parts off of last week, had the wheel lock key hidden under the hood. Couple dudes were trying to get the big aftermarket wheels off it and finally found the key....then after they got the wheels off, decided not to buy them as there was damage they hadn't noticed.

 

[Turbo4whl]

Older squares without the locking vent window latch button, can just have the vent window opened from the outside of with a skinny screw driver or something similar stuck through the gap and then you can just stick your arm through the window opening and pull up on the lock rod.

That is the best reason to use the master cylinder lid bail wire. With the compound bend, you can push the lock button at the same time to open the '81 up squares too.

 

[TotalyHucked]

Sounds like it's time for a Hide A Key.....
If you don't have an inside hood release, there are probably spots under the hood where you could hide a door key.... The 94 Burb I was pulling parts off of last week, had the wheel lock key hidden under the hood. Couple dudes were trying to get the big aftermarket wheels off it and finally found the key....then after they got the wheels off, decided not to buy them as there was damage they hadn't noticed.

Bad part is...I have 2 hide-a-key boxes...and 2 sets of spare keys After the last time, I did chuck a set of spare keys in my wallet. Still haven't put a hide-a-key on it though

 

[idahovette]

Now you're gonna leave your wallet in the glove box

 

[TotalyHucked]

Now you're gonna leave your wallet in the glove box

Hanging on the door pocket

 

[hoagster]

put a extra key in your wallet for next time

 

[Dejure]

Another method that worked was using some paracord.

I'd just brought my 78 home and had it running. Closed the door (it wasn't locked) and couldn't get it opened.

Had just tried to get keys from the hardware the day before and the only thing they could give me was the ignition.

Panic ensued. Ended up feeding the carb CO2, which killed the engine, then went in the house to question YouTube.

From that search, paracord had me in after a minute or so. To use it I just had to put a loop in it that would pull down over the lock mechanism of the other door.

I was glad the locks hadn't been changed to anti-theft (straight) ones.

Once opened and with the problem door cover off, it was obvious the keeper was the issue.

Since then, I've left my keys in the locked rig about three times, but a Velcro holder painted to match the spot is mounted on saved me each time (only after I look around to make sure no one was watching to see what an idiot I can be).