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does anyone know how to tell difference between a "early or late" 50 model dodge coronet? looking for a trunk lock need to know which one thanks, also has anyone changed a lock on trunk handle?

Didn't know there was such a midyear difference. What is the number on the engine block. I can give you an idea of where it was in the production year, early or late.

block# is d34 33668 firewall # is 123260 ones for sale states late or early 50 model? i have handle off dont see how to remove lock.i dont have a key

I should have asked you for the number on the door post of the driver's side. If the number there is greater than 31467155 you have the later Deck lid lock. Give me some more time on the cylinder lock thing. You won't need the key to get the old cylinder out if you have the lock out. I'll have to search my resources again to find your answer.

Here is a link about locks for the '50. I think the pics are generic and I think you are wanting to know how to change the cylinder without a key. I'm still looking.

http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/M.../Cover.htm

hey thanks for your info i found out need key to get lock out of handle makes no sense .i had to drill lock out to remove .it is a later 50 lock was 1.25 long.ordered lock today

also thanks for the web site it'll come in handy

There is a way to get those lock cylinders out without the key or drilling them out. You do have to have access to the back side and I believe it involves grinding a button off of the cylinder. I haven't found the instructions yet but it sounds like you have already solved the problem.

yea it wasnt easy drilling it even after i got all the pins out it still wouldnt come out i even put heat to it ! i found out it was the little locking pin was keeping it,it finally broke then came out.the way the later models are made cant get from back it has the handle spindle then a extension that goes on back of lock.lets hope new lock goes in easliy

the number on jamb is lower 31440796 it was later 50