Glove box on Classic S Type

[Pablo1965]

Hi
Does anyone know how to disassemble the lock on a 60s S type?  I need to get the barrel off the door.  There is a collar that goes on the front with two holes in the side of it.  I'm wondering if a tool locates in these and screws it off.
Paul

[Carole Simpson-Hadley]

Hi Paul

My partner says he had a '65 S back in the 1970s and recalls that the collar, when removed, did not mean you could remove the lock/latch.   As Ron says, you do need to get inside and undo the screws securing the latch from inside.    The collar simply ensures a flush fit and helps to hold the lock barrel tight.     Otherwise, it would be very easy to access the glove locker even when the latch is locked.

Hope this helps

Happy growling and enjoy your early S

[Pablo1965]

Hi Carole

Sorry this is late. I managed to get the lock off by placing a tack in the hole in the collar and gently (as I could) knocking it round with a little panel-pin hammer, to unscrew it.  It took ages as the thread had been bashed about a bit (wish people would be more careful with this stuff), and I did pull a little ding in the lacquer on the wood- even though I'd put tape around it.  The lock body is not screwed in, but contained in a machined recess in the wood, which can then be pulled out once the collar is off.  The locks for sale on ebay are for Mk ll s and are a different set-up.  S Type locks are frustratingly rare.  Thanks for your help.

Paul