C-3 Spare Tire Lock
 

Anyone have a solution for removing the lock from the spare tire carrier without destroying the cover. Key is long gone. Access to the lock for bolt cutters etc is very limited.

Thanks

RE: C-3 Spare Tire Lock
 

I can't remember the set-up very well, can you get a SAWZ-ALL in to cut the rod above the lock. Then you could replace the rod and lock with new if you want, I know they are available.

RE: C-3 Spare Tire Lock
 

Ya might be able to get a die-grinder in to cut the rod/lock. :eek:

RE: C-3 Spare Tire Lock
 

Oh ya,.......:D
Welcome to CF! :)

RE: C-3 Spare Tire Lock
 

Welcome to CF! I had the same problem. Not wanting to destroy anything I had the local locksmith come out and open it up for me. He aso made a couple of keys for it so I would still have the original parts. Cost me $50.00. After all of that, I didn't put the spare tire carrier back on the car when I restored it. It just sits in the garage for now.