I have three keys for my '70 Spit. One for the ignition, one for the
boot, and one for the doors. All three definately won't work in the other
locks.
Andy L.
'70 Spit
On Sat, 29 Jan 2000, Ron St. John wrote:
>
> Spit Group:
>
> I would like to tap the vast experience out there to (hopefully) solve
> what should be a simple problem regarding the keys and locks for my 1970
> Mk III. Here is the problem:
>
> When I bought the car in 1975 I received from the PO two keys for the
> car. One was the ignition key which obviously worked as I have been
> driving the car since then. The other key was a small key with a
> rectangular head perpendicular to the stem (Wilmot Breeden UNION, made
> in England on the other side). The small key was supposed to work the
> trunk and door locks. Since purchasing the car the small key has not
> worked the door or trunk lock no matter how much lubricant, Lock-Ease,
> etc. was applied, and as a result, I've always assumed that it must have
> been the wrong key and I was SOL. However, in pulling the trunk handle
> and door lock bullets for the body work this winter I have noticed that
> the stem on the trunk handle that actuates the latch inside the trunk
> has 942 stamped on it. The small key also has FS942 stamped on it.
> This seems to be a coincidence of vast proportions.
>
> The small key fits into the trunk latch very well and its obvious that I
> need to continue to work on getting the lock mechanism freed up. Any
> suggestions? However, neither key fits in the door bullet locks. Do
> other Spit owners of this vintage car have a third key for the door
> locks? Suggestions?
>
> As always, any advice would be appreciated,
>
> Ron St. John
>
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