I have one of each - plus a homemade one that my dad created about 30 years ago
because he couldn't find the original. The original is a hardened steel
whereas the newer replacements are much softer. It had to be filed down
(dressed up) to fit in the bracket. I have thought about trying to heat it to
see if it would harden, but have not had the opportunity.. Most of the time I
use the handmade one as it has a wooden t-handle that is much easier to grip.
Carl
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Massey [mailto:105671.471@compuserve.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 2:32 PM
To: TeriAnn Wakeman
Cc: Triumph list
Subject: Re: Tr coach key
Message text written by TeriAnn Wakeman
>In the 1950's they were made out of better metal than his new
reproduction (like most all parts these days). There was no need to dress the
key up.
I use the original on for my TR3 and there is no sign of wear. Just a nice old
part patina.
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I have two original parts (one of which is freshly re-zinc-plated) which show
wear (a mild step partway up) but are both perfectly serviceable. I'm not
familiar with the new ones.
I wondered how someone could wear one out.
Dave
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