1963 Door locks

[Bob R.]

I am replacing the incorrect reproduction locks on the doors of my 63 but I am not sure which way the lock is supposed to go. Turn to the rear of the car to lock and to the front to unlock? I am not certain they are correct now and a friend of mine wasn't certain the judging manual was correct. I appreciate any help.

[Rick A.]

Re: 1963 Door locks

Bob,

The "key" to the entire problem is, when you insert the key into the lock when installed on the car, the teeth are down on either side.

[Bob R.]

Re: 1963 Door locks

I understand the key is facing teeth down but I believe they are handed and opposite each other. If installed on the wrong door they will lock and unklock in the wrong direction. To the rear to lock and to the front to unlock? or the other way around?

[Tom H.]

Re: 1963 Door locks

Driver door locks by turning key clockwise. Passenger door locks by turning key counterclockwise.