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Title: Red Button Door Lock
Post by: fabes on October 07, 2011, 07:38:15 pm
Fellas,
I really like the look of the old red push button on my door lock. But, I don't like to unscrew the screw everytime I open it. Is there a way to keep the red button AND have a key or is it a case of "pick one (key) or the other (push button)"  Any suggestions on what I can/should do?

(http://www.design46.com/mycokemachine/03.jpg)


Title: Re: Red Button Door Lock
Post by: Slapshot42 on October 08, 2011, 05:49:18 pm
Do you want a key type lock mechanism?

I believe the Vendo -110 lock should work on that machine.


Title: Re: Red Button Door Lock
Post by: fabes on October 08, 2011, 06:01:09 pm
I'd like to have a key lock WITH the Red push button. Don't know if that's possible though. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller.....?


Title: Re: Red Button Door Lock
Post by: cokecolaman on October 08, 2011, 06:31:29 pm
I think it's one or the other...


Title: Re: Red Button Door Lock
Post by: Jim on October 08, 2011, 07:02:45 pm
Pete,
The actual lock assembly installs in the hole where the "Red" release button is currently.
If my memory serves me and as previously stated, a V-110 lock assembly will work; however, you might consider a complete replacement as this has been altered...
Additionally, the same lock assembly can be found from a V-83 and a 6 Case Cooler as I'm not sure what model you have...


Title: Re: Red Button Door Lock
Post by: fabes on October 08, 2011, 07:07:21 pm
Jim, I have the 6 case.


Title: Re: Red Button Door Lock
Post by: johnieG on October 08, 2011, 07:32:25 pm
Fellas,
I really like the look of the old red push button on my door lock. But, I don't like to unscrew the screw everytime I open it. Is there a way to keep the red button AND have a key or is it a case of "pick one (key) or the other (push button)"  Any suggestions on what I can/should do?

(http://www.design46.com/mycokemachine/03.jpg)

in a word, no. if you reinstall a lock mechanism, you will have to lose the red push-button, but with the lock back in placke it's easy to unlock, just turn the key & pull on the handle, and wallah, it's open