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i have 5 different luvs and a few i have owned in the past. my past trucks have had keys that fit the ones i own now. so its possible that more than one key would fit the same truck. so its possible i think.

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Back in the 80's when I use to cruise in my LUV (good ole days) we stopped at a used car lot that had a black LUV, for grins I tried my key in the door, it opened, and then I proceeded to start it up with my key, and that was only when they were about 10 years old so you know the tumblers werent completly worn out. So another key working is a possiblity.

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RIP R.J.B.

And when you get her back, install a secret ignition kill switch. Wow what a story. That's great that you will be getting it back.

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OK, I'm over it. Where's the beer?

I've never changed the door locks, but the ignition switch is pretty easy.
I wouldn't get it from AutoZone though, it's cheaper by about $20 at NAPA.
Just recently had to change mine...
P# KS6439
$55.92 I think...

The door locks will probably be a bit trickier... I know for a fact that the interior panels are gunna havta come off, and I'm not too sure how that'll work...
Good Luck!
-ret

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1980 4X4 LUV daily driver, as stock as can be.

I just found this site and have been following this thread since you started it. That's awesome that you found your LUV. I can't wait to hear when you get her back. Hopefully it's not in too bad of shape and they PROSECUTE the hell out of the slimey POS that took it.

New ignition plus maybe a hidden under dash kill/lockout switch.

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2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

I was always going to put a fuel pump cut out switch on mine, but that would fit best under the hood. You'd need something in the cab and easy to get to or more often than not you wouldn't bother. The fuel pump cut off would let them get in and get it started and then it would die. That would be enough to nab them for theft instead of just breaking into a vehicle.

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95 Isuzu Trooper Daily Driver
86 Isuzu Trooper reliable backup
77 LUV 2wd stock beltway blaster (resting)
79 4x4 LUV project: 2.6L, 5spd, 31s (eventually)

MEPR: Man, my 4x4 makes all other LUVs look good

Just for your info there may be a serial # on the trans X member on the driver side toward the front but not all trucks had this as my 78 didn't but if it is look by the torsion bar adjuster.

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1978 pro street step/side 455Buick, 4sp,4.11s, 31/18.5s

I got her back today. She needs some work to get her back the way she was. Thanks for all the support.

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76 LUV

way to go... lets get some pics of here and let us all know what you may need... congrate

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My old but now gone Luv...

Wow, I have been following this thread. That's amazing. But, I hope it's not completely over yet. Let us know if those pos sob aholes get prosecuted. Good luck and hope they didn't do much damage.

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1980 4x4 - Hunt'n truck 9yrs only seen pavement to the gas station. Gets a little spooked when it sees another vehicle.

Has anyone changed the door looks. If so where did you get them. The other thing to do would try and have them re-keyed (if that's an option).

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i have changed many door locks mostly on newer cars but its usually pretty easy.
take off door panel
unhook rods from door lock cylender
there is usually a c clip or something along those lines holding the cylender in place just take off the clip and pull the cylender out

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zyanug
75 luv stepside... Work in progress
76 fleetside 350hp 1968 327cu
"No replacement for displacement!"
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So great to hear you got your LUV back. Seems that for once the good guys win.

Hey, do you have an Unbreakable Auto Lock? I use one on the truck I store away from my house. If I were a crook, unless I knew I could pick the lock easy I wouldn't bother with the truck that had one because you can't drive it away if there's one of these on the clutch pedal.

The only issue with these is that I heard the cylinder type locks are easy to pick. That applies to the u-shaped bike locks, don't know if that's different from this one. And by the way I think we all know that The Club is pretty useless.

I've taken the locks off. Now its a matter of re-key them or replace them. Replace means two keys (not that big of a deal) it's just finding the right lock set. PartsAmerica has a couple that might work. The CL6 and the CL7. The CL6 looks a bit longer than the CL7.

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Glad you got her back. Awesome!! Hopefully the guilty ones get their "deservings".

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

if you want i have a parts truck with ignition and door locks only problem is you would have to get them rekeyed cause the key is missing but thats an option if your interested

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zyanug
75 luv stepside... Work in progress
76 fleetside 350hp 1968 327cu
"No replacement for displacement!"
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Very cool. Congrats on the big "return o the LUV"


BTW, I bet Ben was involved. I understand he's like the mob boss of the inland empire.

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I've been working on her all day. She's almost ready. One thing I need to find is a gas cap for a step side. Can't pass the smog test without one. The one's at the parts stores are to big. Has anyone been able to find a replacement. Thanks Zyanug, put them on today.

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76 LUV

anytime bro. you got them re-keyed already, wow!
told ya they were easy to change out

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zyanug
75 luv stepside... Work in progress
76 fleetside 350hp 1968 327cu
"No replacement for displacement!"
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[_@l__l__@_]***

I guess this doesn't need to be a sticky anymore since you got it back.

Post some details. What happened to the thief?