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Old 04-02-2020, 05:09 AM   #1
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Anyone know where to find a key for this?

So, picked up my new bus yesterday, and there are two places which are locked with a triangular shaped key... I think I attached some images. It's a 2004 Thomas, so I have to think someone's seen these before.
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Old 04-02-2020, 05:13 AM   #2
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congrats on finally getting a bus.

No clue on the keys. My 99 just has normal generic hardware store stuff.

That a RE bus?

Thought you were shoppin for a shorty.
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Old 04-02-2020, 05:59 AM   #3
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Might check with a local bus barn or can also check with Thomas/Freightliner. May be a key or a proprietary screwdriver like tool to open those compartments.
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Old 04-02-2020, 08:12 AM   #4
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Hi Beachvbguy
That looks like an electrical compartment lock common on European machinery.
The keys are easy to get. Measure the flats of the triangle (in mm) to verify.
Here's a link to a cheap pot metal one.



https://www.steelcitysupply.com/sear...*+8mm**+Key***


Grainger has a carbon $teel key here:


https://www.grainger.com/product/HUB...chQuery=31LA27


Hope this helps
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