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Jett's Lock Set Restoration |
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Mar 22 2016, 06:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 25-February 13 From: South Florida Member No.: 15,579 Region Association: South East States |
Jett is sending in his lock set for restoration. He has some used parts and some NOS. He would like a matched restored lock set. He suggested starting a thread. So, here we go.
This first picture Jett took prior to shipping. We will keep updating the thread as the work progresses. Attached image(s) |
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Mar 25 2016, 10:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 200 Joined: 25-February 13 From: South Florida Member No.: 15,579 Region Association: South East States |
Better pictures of Jett's parts.
NOS handles are absolutely beautiful. One has a manufacture date of 1987. Nothing like NOS door handles. NOS glove box lock is interesting. If you look closely you will note that the finish on the lock housing does not appear to be chrome or nickel. It looks like anodizing. I compared it to some used and also a NOS of my own, which definitely have a different plating. Maybe Porsche decided to cut corners and save money during later production. Similar mindset when they decided to paint the face caps instead of providing a stainless steel cap as in earlier locks. Also when they switched to plastic collars instead of the stainless steel collars. Ridiculous, considering how much money Porsche makes on parts. External Observations of used parts: The other parts will need a complete rebuild; the works. There is evidence of heavy exterior oxidation on the trunk lock and ignition. The ignition lock is jammed up. Original keys are binding on most/all of the locks. Original keys are worn, one has extreme wear. Extensive bubbling of chrome on trunk lock indicates deep pitting in base casting. This damage will go all the way down to the zinc creating pits. Essentially, tiny little pot holes of missing metal in the casting. T-handle cylinder is not rotating smoothly and paint can definitely be improved upon. Ignition switch will need to be replaced, cracked. It has also been drowned in some type of lubricant. Not the best idea for an electrical part. Also, some petroleum based lubricants degrade plastics. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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