[VAC] Re: Lock for '71 Safari

[Charlie/Betty Burke <cbburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Your lockset is an Airstream unique part. It was made by a company called KT.
They have since gone out of business. The lockset is very different from the
1969 and the 1978 locksets. The unique size of the lockset has made it
impossible to adapt an available replacement. Airstream used the lockset from
1970 to 1977 on Airstreams and through 1979 on Argosys. Rather than abandon
the needs for some of their high production years, Airstream has continued to
have parts handmade. Hence the high cost. Most times it is not necessary to
replace the whole thing. Individual parts are available for the mechanically
adept and several people offer a rebuild service for them.
The inside lock mechanism is a vertical slider knurled knob. Down to lock, up
to unlock.
A new pair of keys and a tumbler are available separately.

Charlie