1958 key and lock question for PV

[Benjamin C.]

I am doing a PV in Lakeland coming up in a few weeks. One of my questions is, does the ignition key go in teeth up or down? Also could someone go over the correct door lock operation as far as the lock knob position and key position, up or down. locking sequence, etc. The trunk lock is teeth down I believe. Thank you.

[Mike E.]

Re: 1958 key and lock question for PV

As a start, teeth down for all.

[Dan A.]

Re: 1958 key and lock question for PV

Most everything you need to know for the operation of things and the Team Leader expects to see is detailed here.

https://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_1_4&products_id=214

[Don H.]

Re: 1958 key and lock question for PV

Benjamin,
As usual, Dan is right on. One tip, be sure the driver's door will open from the inside when locked (passenger side will not). Another way to say it is be sure the driver's inside door open knob overrides the lock. Good luck, Don H.

[Dennis C.]

Re: 1958 key and lock question for PV

Benjamin,
One tip, be sure the driver's door will open from the inside when locked (passenger side will not).

May I ask, what makes you think it only applies to driver's door?

[Don H.]

Re: 1958 key and lock question for PV

Dennis,
That is what I have always observed during operations & my '60 operates that way. After I posted I started thinking about what year this started (original poster is a 1958) and your post has me wondering so I checked the manuals. The 56-57 & 58-60 do not address it. The 53-62 Operations & PV Test Guide says 56-62 open when locked by the inside door knob. The 61-62 says both inside door release's will overcome the lock. I guess I am not sure and could very well be wrong?!?!
Don H.

[Dennis C.]

Re: 1958 key and lock question for PV

I can only speak to the 58-62, but both doors should unlock and open from the inside. I don't know about earlier cars.