71 blazer hatch lock?

[rock_slinger]

I am looking for a rear handle for a 1st gen blazer? Does anyone know of a aftermarket one? Mine works fine but I do not have the key. I would like to be able to lock it. Anyone have one with a key they want to sell? Thanks...

 

[bigblock72]

If the handle still works then take it out and take it to a locksmith and have them rekey it.

The "reproduction" handles are just sleeper handles and don't look right plus they don't work all that well.

 

[bigbadchev84]

I got mine at the local hardware store for under $10.00, only the hardcore enthusiasts can point out the difference.

the shaft is long and you will have to use a hacksaw to cut it down to length. this is what i did and is working great a year later.

 

[tonyj]

I got one from Brothers and still had to cut off the square rod...