Trunk and Door locks

[freddyd02]

When i got my 69 the locks were already taken out and now im finally reassembling the car and the aftermarket locks i got from year one don't seem to fit the holes on the doors and trunk.. Just wanted to check with you guys first before i try and hammer one in or send them back if this is how they're supposed to be? I can attach a pic tomorrow to show them.. the cylinder on the trunk wont even fit into the hole... 

[Back N Black]

 your car have fresh paint? its common to have paint build up in the lock area. I used a small file to take a little paint off to get the locks to fit.

[freddyd02]

your car have fresh paint? its common to have paint build up in the lock area. I used a small file to take a little paint off to get the locks to fit.

Ya freshly painted and i think i can get the door ones to fit it but the trunk one doesn't look like it'll fit at all.. Ill try and file them, Thanks!

[twodko]

Be uber careful with that file man. I'd put 2" blue painters tape all aroung the holes just in case.  The surgical use of a Dremel tool trumps a hand file.

[jaak]

your car have fresh paint? its common to have paint build up in the lock area. I used a small file to take a little paint off to get the locks to fit.

Ditto, Had to take a small file and file off the excess paint on mine.

Jason