I have 2 very different cuts of keys that both fit and start my Sprite. I
found this out by accident.
I was considering buying a new lock barrel from Osolete Automotive's March
sale. They say that the lock barrel is made of pot metal and wears out in
the tumbler area. 'Eventually the switch can be turned on or off with a
slot screwdriver.' These are for dash mounted ignition switches. (pre '69)
($14.49 cdn)
<insert disclaimer here>
Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette
RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca
'65 RHD BRG Sprite
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Wiedemeyer <boxweed@thebest.net>
To: Valentine <valntine@mail.ptd.net>
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: April 2, 1999 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: MG keys
>Kevin,
>
>I just happened to see an ad in Hemmings for MG key blanks. The guy's name
>is Peter Groh, Ellicott City, MD; phone # 410-750-2352.
>By the way, about a month ago, I bought a '66 Midget for parts and asked
>the guy if he had a key to it. He said he didn't but that all Midget keys
>fit all the ignition switches. I thought he was joking until we did a
>little experiment: We had 3 Midgets sitting there and 5 Midget keys, all
>from different cars. Every one of the 5 keys would operate each of the
>ignition switches on all 3 Midgets!! I was really shocked!
>
>Bob
>----------
>> From: Valentine <valntine@mail.ptd.net>
>> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>> Subject: MG keys
>> Date: Friday, April 02, 1999 2:21 PM
>>
>> Hey All,
>>
>> I need some keys, I only have one for the 74 and am reluctant to send it
>> anywhere.....
>>
>> Does anyone know who stocks the blanks for these, I have acess to a key
>> machine..
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Kevin
>> 63, 71, and 74 Midgets
>
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