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Mail From: jeff (Jeff Shanholtz)

So with the new paint I'm planning to replace my door handles as well as the
trunk lock. If I want my ignition and doors to use the same key, and ideally
even the trunk as well, what do I have to do? The key mechanism in my
existing driver door seems pretty worn out so I don't want to reuse the guts
of it.

And while I'm at it, is there any chance I'll be able to end up with one key
working for my glove box too? So one key for doors, trunk, ignition, and
glove box.

And while I'm at it, any comments on the quality and appearance of the
"standard" door handles vs. the concours quality ones? I'm not planning to
show, but on the other hand I am getting a very nice paint job.
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Mail From: jeff (Jeff Shanholtz)

So with the new paint I'm planning to replace my door handles as well as
the trunk lock. If I want my ignition and doors to use the same key, and
ideally even the trunk as well, what do I have to do? The key mechanism
in my existing driver door seems pretty worn out so I don't want to
reuse the guts of it.

And while I'm at it, is there any chance I'll be able to end up with one
key working for my glove box too? So one key for doors, trunk, ignition,
and glove box.

And while I'm at it, any comments on the quality and appearance of the
"standard" door handles vs. the concours quality ones? I'm not planning
to show, but on the other hand I am getting a very nice paint job.
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Mail From: dano (Dan O'Reilly)

The trunk uses a different style key from the ignition/doors. You can have
your door locks rekeyed by a locksmith to be the same as the ignition, or
you can just buy a set of ignition and door locks for probably less
money. They're pretty easy to replace.

As for door handles & cost: put it in perspective of what you're doing to
the car. If you're spending a bundle on paint and restoration, spend the
few bucks to make sure you get good repros. Don't cheapen out at the last
minute. The problem is quality & appearance are pretty subjective...

At 09:58 PM 10/9/2006, Jeff Shanholtz wrote:
>So with the new paint I'm planning to replace my door handles as well as
>the trunk lock. If I want my ignition and doors to use the same key, and
>ideally even the trunk as well, what do I have to do? The key mechanism in
>my existing driver door seems pretty worn out so I don't want to reuse the
>guts of it.
>
>And while I'm at it, is there any chance I'll be able to end up with one
>key working for my glove box too? So one key for doors, trunk, ignition,
>and glove box.
>
>And while I'm at it, any comments on the quality and appearance of the
>"standard" door handles vs. the concours quality ones? I'm not planning to
>show, but on the other hand I am getting a very nice paint job.

---

Dan O'Reilly
1966 Nightmist Blue Pony Coupe
1971 Bright Red Mach 1
2002 Black Deluxe Convertible
Colorado Springs, CO

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Mail From: jeffsubs (Jeff Shanholtz)

Yeah, I knew the keys were different but I thought perhaps there was a
different lock from a different year or car or whatever that might make it
doable. It's just one extra key to have to carry around.

I definitely don't want to go cheap, but at the same time if there's going
to be no perceptible difference then why spend the extra $40. I guess the
question really boils down to what am I getting when I pay that extra $40?
Thicker chrome? A more perfect finish? A higher quality opening mechanism?

Thanks Dan.

-----Original Message-----
From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
[mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dan
O'Reilly
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:02 PM
To: jeffsubs at shanholtz.com
Subject: Re: [CM] door handles and key matching

The trunk uses a different style key from the ignition/doors. You can have
your door locks rekeyed by a locksmith to be the same as the ignition, or
you can just buy a set of ignition and door locks for probably less money.
They're pretty easy to replace.

As for door handles & cost: put it in perspective of what you're doing to
the car. If you're spending a bundle on paint and restoration, spend the
few bucks to make sure you get good repros. Don't cheapen out at the last
minute. The problem is quality & appearance are pretty subjective...

At 09:58 PM 10/9/2006, Jeff Shanholtz wrote:
>So with the new paint I'm planning to replace my door handles as well
>as the trunk lock. If I want my ignition and doors to use the same key,
>and ideally even the trunk as well, what do I have to do? The key
>mechanism in my existing driver door seems pretty worn out so I don't
>want to reuse the guts of it.
>
>And while I'm at it, is there any chance I'll be able to end up with
>one key working for my glove box too? So one key for doors, trunk,
>ignition, and glove box.
>
>And while I'm at it, any comments on the quality and appearance of the
>"standard" door handles vs. the concours quality ones? I'm not planning
>to show, but on the other hand I am getting a very nice paint job.

---

Dan O'Reilly
1966 Nightmist Blue Pony Coupe
1971 Bright Red Mach 1
2002 Black Deluxe Convertible
Colorado Springs, CO



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Mail From: W427 (David)

The idea was, if you loaned the car to someone or gave the ignition key
to a valet, your goodies in the glovebox and trunk would be relatively
safe. I still like that idea even today. Even dropping the car off for
an alignment - it's nice to know I can throw the ____ in the trunk.
David

Jeff Shanholtz wrote:
> Yeah, I knew the keys were different but I thought perhaps there was a
> different lock from a different year or car or whatever that might make it
> doable. It's just one extra key to have to carry around.

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Mail From: adrian (adrian)



I've had my 73 351 C 2bbl for 18 years and recently heard noises so took
it to my guy Phil about 20 miles away (done my honestly car for 15 years
) who said I have a noisy lifter but not to worry yet (about $500 to
replace all 16 so lets leave it a while.)
Last week I took it to an exhaust shop locally to fix a loose hanger.He
told me the noise is not from the hanger but from the bottom end of the
motor---bearings ,which his pal,2 doors up,"the auto mechanic "
confirmed.
Anyway,when I got home, I checked the oil and found it was 2 qts
LOW---it NEVER uses much oil-maybe a quart in 800 miles.I called my guy
who assured me it was full 2 weeks and 150 miles ago.
I've been using 10/40 for older cars.I put in 2 qts,noises got
better.Now,I am noticing again and am worried I have a major problem and
its not easy getting to and from Phils.
I wonder if the muffler guy managed to drain out 2 qts?
How can I diagnose a bearing noise ?
Shall I switch to a 10/50 oil?

Thanks,
Adrian


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Mail From: keven (Coates, Keven)

I can tell you from experience, unless you live in a rust free state and
handle your car with gloves on (so no salt gets on the door handles),
the quality of chrome you buy is essential.

We've all been spoiled by Ford quality chrome. Ford OEM chrome is
triple plated with thick plating. Taken care of, it will last 10-20
years and still look great nearly new, even with everyday use.

Asian repro chrome is just the opposite of that. Most of the stuff they
sell now won't last 2 years without showing corrosion related dimples.
Bumpers, door handles, etc. I've done it all, and I've been burned.

I bought cheap door handles and was impressed with the quality of the
part when I got it. The chrome was spotless, but within 2 years, it was
dimpling. Now it looks horrible, and I wish I'd spent more money on it
to get a quality part.

Get chrome with a lifetime warranty if possible. Then they at least
intended it to last. Cheap Asian chrome is just what you pay for. Get
chrome made in USA if possible, just because the quality really is that
much better. If not, Taiwan is usually much better than China.

If you have a place plate a part like a bumper, make sure it's triple
plated (which lays down two different metals before the chrome to make
sure the chrome will stick and the base metal won't corrode through it)
and thick enough to last.

Keven

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From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
[mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Jeff
Shanholtz
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 11:12 PM
To: Coates, Keven
Subject: Re: [CM] door handles and key matching

Yeah, I knew the keys were different but I thought perhaps there was a
different lock from a different year or car or whatever that might make
it
doable. It's just one extra key to have to carry around.

I definitely don't want to go cheap, but at the same time if there's
going
to be no perceptible difference then why spend the extra $40. I guess
the
question really boils down to what am I getting when I pay that extra
$40?
Thicker chrome? A more perfect finish? A higher quality opening
mechanism?

Thanks Dan.

-----Original Message-----
From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
[mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of Dan
O'Reilly
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:02 PM
To: jeffsubs at shanholtz.com
Subject: Re: [CM] door handles and key matching

The trunk uses a different style key from the ignition/doors. You can
have
your door locks rekeyed by a locksmith to be the same as the ignition,
or
you can just buy a set of ignition and door locks for probably less
money.
They're pretty easy to replace.

As for door handles & cost: put it in perspective of what you're doing
to
the car. If you're spending a bundle on paint and restoration, spend
the
few bucks to make sure you get good repros. Don't cheapen out at the
last
minute. The problem is quality & appearance are pretty subjective...

At 09:58 PM 10/9/2006, Jeff Shanholtz wrote:
>So with the new paint I'm planning to replace my door handles as well
>as the trunk lock. If I want my ignition and doors to use the same key,

>and ideally even the trunk as well, what do I have to do? The key
>mechanism in my existing driver door seems pretty worn out so I don't
>want to reuse the guts of it.
>
>And while I'm at it, is there any chance I'll be able to end up with
>one key working for my glove box too? So one key for doors, trunk,
>ignition, and glove box.
>
>And while I'm at it, any comments on the quality and appearance of the
>"standard" door handles vs. the concours quality ones? I'm not planning

>to show, but on the other hand I am getting a very nice paint job.

---

Dan O'Reilly
1966 Nightmist Blue Pony Coupe
1971 Bright Red Mach 1
2002 Black Deluxe Convertible
Colorado Springs, CO



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Mail From: nvrl8nmy68 (nvrl8nmy68

I was able to get a complete set of matching keys for my 1968 through one of the Mustang parts catalogs. Mine happen to be American Pony Parts out of Blaine, Washington. I think most of the catalogs list them, including the glove box.

Julie

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1968 Mustang Hardtop, "L.B.", vermillion red w/black vinyl top. 289, c-4 transmission
2006 Mustang Coupe, "EVO", Legend Lime with black GT stripes. 4.0L, 5-speed stick.

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From: "Jeff Shanholtz" <jeff at shanholtz.com>

So with the new paint I'm planning to replace my door handles as well as the trunk lock. If I want my ignition and doors to use the same key, and ideally even the trunk as well, what do I have to do? The key mechanism in my existing driver door seems pretty worn out so I don't want to reuse the guts of it.

And while I'm at it, is there any chance I'll be able to end up with one key working for my glove box too? So one key for doors, trunk, ignition, and glove box.

And while I'm at it, any comments on the quality and appearance of the "standard" door handles vs. the concours quality ones? I'm not planning to show, but on the other hand I am getting a very nice paint job.
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Mail From: jeffsubs (Jeff Shanholtz)

I looked on their site but didn't find what you described. Looking here, I
see nothing that includes ALL locks:
americanpony.com/store/store.mv?Screen=CTGY
<americanpony.com/store/store.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=LockSe
ts> &Category_Code=LockSets. Can you direct me to what you're talking about?

_____

From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
[mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of
nvrl8nmy68 at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 7:15 AM
To: jeffsubs at shanholtz.com
Subject: Re: [CM] door handles and key matching


I was able to get a complete set of matching keys for my 1968 through one of
the Mustang parts catalogs. Mine happen to be American Pony Parts out of
Blaine, Washington. I think most of the catalogs list them, including the
glove box.

Julie

--
nvrl8nmy68 at comcast.net
www.emeraldcitymustangs.com (come visit us)
1968 Mustang Hardtop, "L.B.", vermillion red w/black vinyl top. 289, c-4
transmission
2006 Mustang Coupe, "EVO", Legend Lime with black GT stripes. 4.0L, 5-speed
stick.


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From: "Jeff Shanholtz" <jeff at shanholtz.com>

So with the new paint I'm planning to replace my door handles as well as the
trunk lock. If I want my ignition and doors to use the same key, and ideally
even the trunk as well, what do I have to do? The key mechanism in my
existing driver door seems pretty worn out so I don't want to reuse the guts
of it.

And while I'm at it, is there any chance I'll be able to end up with one key
working for my glove box too? So one key for doors, trunk, ignition, and
glove box.

And while I'm at it, any comments on the quality and appearance of the
"standard" door handles vs. the concours quality ones? I'm not planning to
show, but on the other hand I am getting a very nice paint job.

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Mail From: mastros (MICHAEL MASTROIANNI)

Check this link:

mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy01.asp?T1=C7AZ6222050MK+01&Category=&catkey=emustang

part # c7az6222050mk

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Shanholtz
To: Mike M.
Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: [CM] door handles and key matching


I looked on their site but didn't find what you described. Looking here, I see nothing that includes ALL locks: americanpony.com/store/store.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=LockSets. Can you direct me to what you're talking about?



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From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca [mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of nvrl8nmy68 at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 7:15 AM
To: jeffsubs at shanholtz.com
Subject: Re: [CM] door handles and key matching


I was able to get a complete set of matching keys for my 1968 through one of the Mustang parts catalogs. Mine happen to be American Pony Parts out of Blaine, Washington. I think most of the catalogs list them, including the glove box.

Julie

--
nvrl8nmy68 at comcast.net
www.emeraldcitymustangs.com (come visit us)
1968 Mustang Hardtop, "L.B.", vermillion red w/black vinyl top. 289, c-4 transmission
2006 Mustang Coupe, "EVO", Legend Lime with black GT stripes. 4.0L, 5-speed stick.

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From: "Jeff Shanholtz" <jeff at shanholtz.com>

So with the new paint I'm planning to replace my door handles as well as the trunk lock. If I want my ignition and doors to use the same key, and ideally even the trunk as well, what do I have to do? The key mechanism in my existing driver door seems pretty worn out so I don't want to reuse the guts of it.

And while I'm at it, is there any chance I'll be able to end up with one key working for my glove box too? So one key for doors, trunk, ignition, and glove box.

And while I'm at it, any comments on the quality and appearance of the "standard" door handles vs. the concours quality ones? I'm not planning to show, but on the other hand I am getting a very nice paint job.


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