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Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 29 2017, 03:43 PM
We will be making a rear trunk lock repair kit that replaces the rubber base, the outter bezel and the lock button. It will allow you to use your lock (no re keying) to make the one you have look brand new.
Who's in?
Posted by: mepstein Dec 29 2017, 03:46 PM
I’ll take a couple. Thanks!
Posted by: UROpartsman Dec 29 2017, 03:48 PM
Great idea, what a coincidence that Sierra Madre and AA just started selling this exact product from URO yesterday: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=321825
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 29 2017, 03:55 PM
Yep 
Will be made in USA and better materials for less!
Posted by: walterolin Dec 29 2017, 07:37 PM
One set.
Posted by: Olympic 914 Dec 29 2017, 08:13 PM
Will be watching this....
Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 29 2017, 08:23 PM
Great idea, what a coincidence that Sierra Madre and AA just started selling that exact product yesterday: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=321825
So judging by your stats, you’ve trolled 914Rubber’s posts 15 times?
You’ll find we’re all pretty loyal and his parts don’t have a 50% failure rate so...
Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 29 2017, 08:59 PM
Another great idea/ product; thanks for making these. Put me down for one
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 29 2017, 09:12 PM
Wow! 
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 29 2017, 09:54 PM
We will actually machine these from steel not pot metal. This is what pot metal does.
If we polish and plate the steel it will be a much better product. It is possible we to make in stainless, however it will drive the price up, as material is much more expensive in the correct alloy.
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Posted by: 914 7T3 Dec 29 2017, 10:58 PM
Please add me to the group buy for 1 please!
Posted by: jcambo7 Dec 29 2017, 11:40 PM
What material is the stock one made out of?
Posted by: falcor75 Dec 30 2017, 12:43 AM
Materialwise yes stainless is of course more expensive than mild steel.
Machining wise the cost should be the same if you use a good machinist, they're both "soft" materials.
Where they differ is the finish, the stainless can be just polished to an ok surface or a brushed satin look where the mild steel needs to be chromed.
The chroming process should be as expensive as polishing the stainless if not even more expensive weighing up some of the added stainless material cost.
This is the sort of stuff I do on a daily basis as my profession, good luck Mark.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 30 2017, 02:24 AM
The machining will not be an issue as we have our own shop, the 304/5 machines much easier, but will be best if we do 316, a little harder but will not brown. One of those, if your gonna do it do it right things.
I'm thinking I may have 2 flavors, the plated and the stainless.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 30 2017, 02:26 AM
What material is the stock one made out of?
Not 100% sure of content on all, but the factory had at least some that were zinc diecast.
Posted by: rmdinmd Dec 30 2017, 07:00 AM
I am in for one.
Posted by: sithot Dec 30 2017, 07:09 AM
What material is the stock one made out of?
Not 100% sure of content on all, but the factory had at least some that were zinc diecast.
I'm in. THANK YOU.
Always up for support of those who are aiding the hobby, especially if they are a manufacturer. Manufacturing isn't as easy as it looks.
Posted by: live free & drive Dec 30 2017, 07:52 AM
Why not have the stainless electropolished - it does any deburring necessary along with a pretty nice finish that will never rust because all surface carbon has been removed.
It is cheaper/faster than plating. I you turn the outer bezel/button surfaces to a pretty high RA you will get a nearly chrome appearance.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1SAVU_enUS682US682&biw=1328&bih=775&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=N5dHWqyGCMnk_QbDvIbgAw&q=electropolished+before+after&oq=electropolished+before+after&gs_l=psy-ab.3...83837.86015.0.86216.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.Yazcij-nmU8#imgrc=37FQcN8WxX6UqM:
Posted by: brownaar Dec 30 2017, 07:56 AM
I'll take a set.
Posted by: bdstone914 Dec 30 2017, 08:19 AM
We will actually machine these from steel not pot metal. This is what pot metal does.
If we polish and plate the steel it will be a much better product. It is possible we to make in stainless, however it will drive the price up, as material is much more expensive in the correct alloy.
I know that hand !
I have one just like it. LOL Or is that a new URO part ?
Bruce
Posted by: bdstone914 Dec 30 2017, 08:20 AM
We will actually machine these from steel not pot metal. This is what pot metal does.
If we polish and plate the steel it will be a much better product. It is possible we to make in stainless, however it will drive the price up, as material is much more expensive in the correct alloy.
I love the way Uro parts trolls your posts. Do they really think they are gaining customers with that tactic?
Bruce
Posted by: Shadowfax Dec 30 2017, 08:57 AM
I don’t need it but count me in for a set. The troll post from the URO puke ... I mean parts ... guy helped me with the decision. Their products are 
Posted by: db9146 Dec 30 2017, 11:32 AM
I'm in for a set Mark.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 30 2017, 01:13 PM
Fortunately,
I have had lots of experience polishing stainless. Mostly glass rail components, but same idea. It can be polished to a mirror finish.
Posted by: mb911 Dec 30 2017, 02:27 PM
I think this will be a great product.
Posted by: scallyk9 Dec 30 2017, 03:22 PM
Count me in for one please!
Posted by: Dominic Dec 30 2017, 03:34 PM
I'll take a set! Thanks for having these made.
Cheers,
Dominic
Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 30 2017, 04:02 PM
I don’t need one, since mine uses the GT delete of the trunk lock. But I do keep all the deleted stuff on the shelf in case some future owner wants to go back to original. 
Just to piss on the URO troll, I’ll take one and restore this original.
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Posted by: mb911 Dec 30 2017, 04:11 PM
I don’t need one, since mine uses the GT delete of the trunk lock. But I do keep all the deleted stuff on the shelf in case some future owner wants to go back to original.
Just to piss on the URO troll, I’ll take one and restore this original.
Thats a good point.. I forgot all about that.. I will be doing the same.. Gotta research pictures..
Posted by: 914Sixer Dec 30 2017, 09:21 PM
I am in for one.
Posted by: djway Dec 30 2017, 11:25 PM
Hand Up
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 31 2017, 07:53 AM
I blasted and powdercoated mine black to match trim scheme. If my coating doesn't last, then i will have no choice but to get one of these
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Dec 31 2017, 09:10 AM
Mark,
Please put me down for one set.
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Dec 31 2017, 10:43 AM
We will be making a rear trunk lock repair kit that replaces the rubber base, the outter bezel and the lock button. It will allow you to use your lock (no re keying) to make the one you have look brand new.
Who's in?
What about redoing the “tongue” screwed to the back of the the tumbler assembly? The potmetal ones break off, and so do the plastic ones sold by Auto Atlanta. I have had to drill out 2 trunk locks so far because thr tongue part broke off!
Posted by: Targa70 Dec 31 2017, 11:29 AM
I'm in for one.
Posted by: mepstein Dec 31 2017, 11:31 AM
We will be making a rear trunk lock repair kit that replaces the rubber base, the outter bezel and the lock button. It will allow you to use your lock (no re keying) to make the one you have look brand new.
Who's in?
What about redoing the “tongue” screwed to the back of the the tumbler assembly? The potmetal ones break off, and so do the plastic ones sold by Auto Atlanta. I have had to drill out 2 trunk locks so far because thr tongue part broke off!
Posted by: gothspeed Dec 31 2017, 11:36 AM
We will be making a rear trunk lock repair kit that replaces the rubber base, the outter bezel and the lock button. It will allow you to use your lock (no re keying) to make the one you have look brand new.
Who's in?
What about redoing the “tongue” screwed to the back of the the tumbler assembly? The potmetal ones break off, and so do the plastic ones sold by Auto Atlanta. I have had to drill out 2 trunk locks so far because thr tongue part broke off!
Thank you for bringing that up, i will inspect mine and replace with something stronger. Drilling to open sounds aweful.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 31 2017, 11:41 AM
I can machine out of steel pretty easily.
Posted by: aharder Dec 31 2017, 12:21 PM
1 for me
Posted by: mepstein Dec 31 2017, 01:16 PM
I can machine out of steel pretty easily.
Its a part that everyone should purchase BEFORE they break. After they break, getting your trunk open is a pita. That part should have never been made out of weak metal.
Posted by: pgollender Dec 31 2017, 01:24 PM
Mark, I'm in for 2 sets
Posted by: Rleog Dec 31 2017, 01:51 PM
In for one.
Thanks
Posted by: eric914 Dec 31 2017, 03:11 PM
Put be down for a set.
Posted by: gothspeed Jan 4 2018, 12:12 AM
I can machine out of steel pretty easily.
Its a part that everyone should purchase BEFORE they break. After they break, getting your trunk open is a pita. That part should have never been made out of weak metal.
i just inspected mine and as you mentioned it is some soft metal. It seems to be made of zinc. i would buy a steel one of these in a heartbeat. Heck even 6061-T6 aluminum would outlast the zinc.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 4 2018, 10:49 AM
Aluminum is an option, but it would more susceptible to galling. So I ruled it out. Would be cheaper, best to just use the more expensive material.
Posted by: mharmon Jan 4 2018, 11:09 AM
I'm in for one.
Posted by: 11tenths Jan 4 2018, 11:56 AM
The chrome is starting to flake off on mine, sooo- I'm in.
-HB
Posted by: JoeD Jan 4 2018, 12:32 PM
I'm in for one set. Thanks!
Joe
Posted by: Kansas 914 Jan 4 2018, 12:48 PM
Two sets for me please!
Well done - cheers!
Posted by: Amphicar770 Jan 4 2018, 02:20 PM
Put me in for 1. Thx
Posted by: Olympic 914 Jan 4 2018, 06:45 PM
We will be making a rear trunk lock repair kit that replaces the rubber base, the outter bezel and the lock button. It will allow you to use your lock (no re keying) to make the one you have look brand new.
Who's in?
What about redoing the “tongue” screwed to the back of the the tumbler assembly? The potmetal ones break off, and so do the plastic ones sold by Auto Atlanta. I have had to drill out 2 trunk locks so far because thr tongue part broke off!
Put me down for one of the lock kits and if you decide to make the "tongue" mentioned above, I'll be up for one of those also.
I did buy a plastic one from AA and had to grind it down a little to make it work. I would really like to get a metal piece back in there.
Posted by: Mitox Jan 4 2018, 09:52 PM
I'll take a kit, and the "tongue" thing if you decide to make them.
Thanks for all you do 
Posted by: scallyk9 Jan 4 2018, 09:56 PM
Please add my name for one set. Thank you!
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 4 2018, 11:58 PM
Tongue will be made, drawings for prototyping underway.
Posted by: mepstein Jan 5 2018, 06:36 AM
Tongue will be made, drawings for prototyping underway.
Thank you!
Posted by: Nacho Jan 5 2018, 11:58 AM
Please add me I'll buy a set.
Thanks
Posted by: gothspeed Jan 5 2018, 02:40 PM
Tongue will be made, drawings for prototyping underway.
I will definitely take a tongue in my next order!
Posted by: BillC Jan 5 2018, 04:58 PM
I'll take a set and a tongue, too.
Posted by: cal914 Jan 6 2018, 02:14 PM
I'm in for 2 sets,will you contact us when you want payment
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 7 2018, 11:56 PM
Will do.
I want to have the prototype complete and checked. This allow for any final tweeks before full production.
Thanks all for your support. We are also makung a few other parts you will need the other guys dont have in thier kit.
Posted by: maf914 Jan 8 2018, 08:55 AM
Mark, please add me to the GB list. Thank you.
Posted by: jesse7flying Jan 8 2018, 09:50 AM
Mark, I'm in for a set also. Thx
Jesse
Posted by: RoadGlue Jan 8 2018, 01:12 PM
Count me in for one set.
Posted by: TJB/914 Jan 8 2018, 02:20 PM
Put me down for (1) set.
Tom
Posted by: sbsix Jan 8 2018, 02:31 PM
Put me down for one set.
Posted by: e_artiles Jan 9 2018, 03:42 PM
Please add me to the list for one set.
Posted by: stevend914 Jan 9 2018, 09:19 PM
Put me down for one.
Posted by: Firstcar Jan 26 2018, 10:34 AM
I need this (surround and cam) for my trunk restoration. What’s the timeline for availability? I would rather not go the URO/AA route, but I also want to get this project done.
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 26 2018, 10:41 AM
I need this (surround and cam) for my trunk restoration. What’s the timeline for availability? I would rather not go the URO/AA route, but I also want to get this project done.
Hate to say it, but we will be a few months. I will have rear cams 1st. Just like my master cylinders (and it will not take that long), I will have it when I'm happy with all the pieces. This is not particularly difficult, but is time consuming.
You did get me thinking, I can do the surround, along with the rubber square O ring and washer the URO kit is missing 1st and make them available 1st.
The inner section is the most problematic as we have to use a gear cutting tool to make the pathways.
Mark
Posted by: Firstcar Jan 26 2018, 11:32 AM
Mark,
I think that’s a good idea. Eventually it would be nice to be able to buy individual pieces as needed as well a complete restoration kit for the rear trunk lock. I think the two parts most in demand are the rear cam piece (preferably in steel as you’ve suggested) and the push button surround which seems to be the first to pit and rust. Thanks for all you do for us!
-Scott
Posted by: pgollender Apr 10 2018, 02:11 PM
Hi Mark, Any update on the trunk lock ?
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 10 2018, 03:23 PM
Everything got slowed down due to the day job, but after end of the month I’ll be in a better place to answer that. I appreciate the patience, it will be worth the wait.
Mark
Posted by: Camaro Mike Apr 10 2018, 06:59 PM
Please put me down for one.
Posted by: green ernie Apr 13 2018, 07:46 AM
I'll take one with a cam when they are ready thanks.
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