OT: Where to buy tonneau cover lock??

[Cooper]

My 1998 Ford F150 has a fiberglass tonneau cover with locks that are in real bad shape. I have been trying for some time now to identify the manufacturer of the cover or the locks themselves, but haven't had any luck. Maybe somebody here has an idea where I can get new locks? Here's a couple bad pics from my cell phone. There is a lock in each rear corner.

The top is about the diameter of a nickel:


The metal for the "catch" is badly rusted and would break if somebody forced the top open:

[Bailey Boat]

Cooper, those almost look like a Medeco Utility lock.. try medeco.com

[Cooper]

Bailey,

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately it's not medeco, but maybe one of their locks will work. If not, I've at least got another clue to follow: this is a "cam" lock.

[Bailey Boat]

That's what the Medeco "utility" locks are, cam type. I have a several cam locks laying around if you want a couple. BUT, their mailbox type and wouldn't be keyed alike, but your welcome to a couple.....?????

[rwidman]

It's easy to find a lock that will fit. Even home centers have them. A locksmith may be a better choice for finding two keyed alike. They all fit the same opening. You need one with the same length as the originals. The hard part is finding one with a cover.

If all you need is the catch, buy two new locks at the home center and just use the catches on your original locks.

Hint: Take the screw out and replace the arm without letting anything else fall out. They can go together several differen ways but you want it to stay the same. If you aren't handy, remove the locks and take them to a locksmith to have the arms replaced. Shouldn't take more than a few minutes of their time.