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Oakes locks, 1931 826.
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Fred
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I bought this car without the key for one of the Oakes locks on the wire wheel spare. Any way to get it off without screwing it up? Widow sent me a handful of keys but none close.This one has the name cast into the front of the lock. Locksmith?
Cheers, Fred.

Posted on: 2022/9/10 23:51
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Re: Oakes locks, 1931 826.
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humanpotatohybrid
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A picture would be nice, as I have no idea the type of lock. Most likely something that can be opened with some jigglers, like all locks on these cars. Or take to a locksmith, they should be able to pick it in no time, and hopefully not much $$ if you can drive it right to them.

Posted on: 2022/9/11 7:38
'55 400. Needs aesthetic parts put back on, and electrical system sorted.
'55 Clipper Deluxe. Engine is stuck-ish.
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Re: Oakes locks, 1931 826.
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GaryinSC
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If you need a full set I have these for sale.

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Posted on: 2022/9/11 13:36
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Aren't the Oakes locks usually keyed the same as the passenger side door lock? That's how they are on my '34.

Posted on: 2022/9/11 13:45
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Yeah looks like a 5 wafer lock. Should be easily openable without damage, and maybe even rekeyable, by any locksmith.

Posted on: 2022/9/11 14:54
'55 400. Needs aesthetic parts put back on, and electrical system sorted.
'55 Clipper Deluxe. Engine is stuck-ish.
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Re: Oakes locks, 1931 826.
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Owen_Dyneto
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Have you looked on the backside of the patent plate (vehicle number plate)? In that era key numbers were usually stamped there in purple ink.

Posted on: 2022/9/11 15:07
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29- 640 Club Sedan
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Nice looking Locks and chrome I need a set of locks for my 640. Are your locks compatible?

Greg

Posted on: 2022/9/11 23:06
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I am not sure about 640 fitment, but see photo of bolt/nut pattern from my 32, the nut is 5/8 -18. I would think they could be modified to any center mounting scheme. The nuts are welded on and could be changed out to meet your needs. Oakes locks were used on many cars of the era not just Packards.

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Posted on: 2022/9/12 8:37
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Re: Oakes locks, 1931 826.
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West Peterson
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Quote:

GaryinSC wrote:
If you need a full set I have these for sale.


Those Oakes locks work for Packards from at least 1928 to 1930. I'm not sure about the covers themselves, tho. They may be the same. Of course, it will depend on whether or not you have wire wheels, or disc/wood wheels. The locks are the same for all covers.

Posted on: 2022/9/12 11:38
West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight Runabout (boattail)
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air
1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan
1970 Camaro RS

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Re: Oakes locks, 1931 826.
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West Peterson
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
Aren't the Oakes locks usually keyed the same as the passenger side door lock? That's how they are on my '34.


I don't think so. The keys are not Briggs & Stratton, like the ignition key.

Posted on: 2022/9/12 12:19
West Peterson
1930 Packard Speedster Eight Runabout (boattail)
1940 Packard 1808 w/Factory Air
1947 Chrysler Town and Country sedan
1970 Camaro RS

http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=4307&forum=10

http://aaca.org/
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