Technical model A locking door handle repair?

first, the deck lid handle that was/is on my A is a "T" shape not the L shape all the repop places sell. It's a locking type. I've got no key for it. I've tried 2 places here in Albuquerque that are supposed to be good at keying old car handles, so far, no love. And i bought a locking door handle from ebay knowing it had no key, but i wanted original Model A parts 'cause the repop stuff i bought just looks, um, new. and they are cast/chrome/chineze. I took the door handle to the same two places, the second place thinks they can get it to work. Now if they can't. Do you guys know of a shop, even if i gotta ship out, that fixes/keys Model A door/and deck lid handles?

 

I could also use some help with this, but for door lock. If you find out how to get the lock cylinder out without a key let us know.

 

Check on Fordbarn,there was a post about a man that does good work.
Also Model A folks,might find a key that fits your handle.

 

Labars Lock Shop
205W Hampton Street
Pemberton, NJ
609-894-2429

They came highly recommended to me from a hard core hot rodder right here on the HAMB. I have a Model A passenger door handle and trunk handle to take to him this Winter.

 

Try www.jessersclassickeys.com. They have made several keys for me in the past and even have the original tope blanks.

 

"Bert's Model A Parts" out West might have a used replacement if you can't get that one repaired.

 

My Model A handle had the key code stamped into the square shaft, so I had a key cut to that code and with plenty of lube worked fine. had been off the road since 1951.

 

I had mine done locally by Bulger Lock here in Seattle. It was no problem for them.

 

If the lock smith can get the cylinder out of a door handle he/she shouldn't have any problem rekeying it. they are just pins and tumblers.

 

Try Leon Rowell in Montezuma,IA.Tel: 641-990-9957.He has done at least 25 ign lock cyls and handles for me.All Ford ones.He knows how to pick and key them.He is reasonable.

 

And there-in lies the problem. Neither could get the cylinder out. The second guy had the deck lid handle soaking in solvent for a week. (Stronger solvent is probably in order). I pick up the door handle Monday. I'll call some of the suggested locksmiths Monday also. I'll let you know.