Date:         Thu, 8 Aug 2002 16:48:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Stu Schwartz <sschwartz@OS2BBS.COM>
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From:         Stu Schwartz <sschwartz@OS2BBS.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Aug 2002 - Special issue (#2002-943)
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I have cam locks...they make me feel better but I don't really think they will stop anyone.


--peace--
    stu
'91 Westy MZ MAGIC

On Wed, 7 Aug 2002 23:06:11 -0400, Automatic digest processor wrote:

>Date:    Wed, 7 Aug 2002 16:19:21 -0500
>From:    Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Subject: Re: cabinet ocks
>
>I see no reason why some simple cam locks would not work on all the
>cabinets.  I can get them keyed alike through some of my suppliers, or can
>rekey existing ones.  They can't be keyed to your existing Vanagon key,
>however.  Installation would require drilling a 3/4" hole in the door of
>each cabinet to be locked.  These are fairly simple locks, but do offer a
>degree of security to the cabinets.  Remember, the doors and cabinets are
>fairly thin wood, so if someone wants in, a screwdriver of prybar will pull
>the door off regardless of the lock.  I've installed a similar lock on the
>auxilliary battery compartment under the driver's seat to offer a locking
>compartment.  The carpet covers it also.  Just an idea, but I don't see why
>these locks wouldn't work.
>Steve Sandlin
>Steve's Lock Shoppe
>'84 Wolfsburg Westy
>'79 Transporter
>'00 New Beetle