Doorlock installing?

[StudioCoot2020]

Hello just bought a Blue Bird mini bird from 2001. There are no locks on the front flipping doors and back emergency door!

Any tips or suggestions how to install a nice lock

 

[Native-SKO]

Lots of folks have done it a variety of ways. Do a search on the site for "door lock" and see what comes up.

 

[musigenesis]

I dealt with the security of my emergency exit doors by cutting off the outside handles and riveting sheet steel over the openings. The doors still open, but there's no reason for me to be able to open them from the outside since I'm not using them as entrances.

 

[mmoore6856]

we installed deadbolts on the front and back original doors so i could unlock and open from inside or out. i did not like the idea of being inside and having a emergency without a exit. also any hasp you buy will peel right open and bang around while driving. pm me for pics

 

[mmoore6856]

I dealt with the security of my emergency exit doors by cutting off the outside handles and riveting sheet steel over the openings. The doors still open, but there's no reason for me to be able to open them from the outside since I'm not using them as entrances.

then might i ask how do you get into the front?

 

[musigenesis]

then might i ask how do you get into the front?

I still have my original bus doors with a padlock hasp on them. Right now I just open them by grabbing the hasp, but eventually I'll attach a handle of some sort.

 

[ACamper-SKO]

Hello just bought a Blue Bird mini bird from 2001. There are no locks on the front flipping doors and back emergency door!

Any tips or suggestions how to install a nice lock

I have seen some very nice solutions on here before.

If you google "school bus front door lock skoolie.net"- you can find some of them.
https://www.google.com/search?q=sch...XHW80KHR-0CLsQ_AUoBHoECAsQBg&biw=1408&bih=637

 

[mmoore6856]

heres how we did it

 

[mmoore6856]

inside view

 

[mmoore6856]

you can also get them keyed alike

 

[o1marc]

Nice, easy install on the back door.

 

[sportyrick]

rear door lock

pretty simple just block the bolt from coming over door can't open, slide lock button over to keep unblocked. Did have to shorten the handle a little to clear key.

 

[mmoore6856]

so here is 3 different ways to have access from in or out. i think all 3 are good its up to you what is easiest for you

 

[ACamper-SKO]

I put a hockey puck lock on my backdoor. I close the front all the way and leave thru the back.

My bus is way out in the country so I don't lock it often.

 

[kidharris]

pretty simple just block the bolt from coming over door can't open, slide lock button over to keep unblocked. Did have to shorten the handle a little to clear key. View attachment 48463

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Whats to stop a crook from smashing your glass and reaching in and turning the knob. The lock needs to be keyed on both sides anytime there is glass close by.

 

[kidharris]

Nice, easy install on the back door.

Whats to stop a crook from smashing your glass and reaching in and turning the knob. The lock needs to be keyed on both sides anytime there is glass close by.

 

[kidharris]

inside view

Whats to stop a crook from smashing your glass and reaching in and turning the knob. The lock needs to be keyed on both sides anytime there is glass close by.

 

[BamaBus]

Whats to stop a crook from smashing your glass and reaching in and turning the knob. The lock needs to be keyed on both sides anytime there is glass close by.

I understand your concern but what's to stop a crook from smashing your windshield and climbing in. If I need to get out in a hurry from a dead sleep, I would want a thumb lock over trying to find a key.

 

[sportyrick]

I second that notion; also they would have to climb up and look in a window to see just how it works so they would need a ladder for that, if it's night time then I have the upper hand on that battle, they can't see it. I believe they would just move to the front door or another easier prey.

 

[kidharris]

I understand your concern but what's to stop a crook from smashing your windshield and climbing in. If I need to get out in a hurry from a dead sleep, I would want a thumb lock over trying to find a key.

Well, I guess if a crook is willing to make that kinda noise/scene and is willing to climb thru that much broken glass, not much is going to deter them.


As far as " need to get out in a hurry from a dead sleep", I guess you can smash the windshield. LOL


Seriously, you could replace the glass with polycarbonate (see thru) or steel. That door is not secure. A grade schooler wouldn't have much of a problem with it. If a crook wants in while you are sleeping, you won't have to worry about a key because the door will already be open. But when you are not there the door would be more secure.


If you are that worried about getting out (fire?) you should have a key stashed and practice your emergency exits. I probably wouldn't lock it while driving either.



I don't live in the city so I don't usually lock my door at night. If you are aware that the door is not secure and are happy with it, fine. You may notice that you are not the only one that has a knob operated lock in a door with windows.



My post was to inform/point out to the OP and other readers that the knob type locks are not secure when located next to a window.