pfenlon Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 On the barrel itself is written 1891 84 and on the square section protruding from the barrel is stamped 626. any help appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) I have a selection of these keys, I will check out the number. is it FA or FS 626 / Bob. Edited May 4, 2019 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Bob I cannot tell if its FS or FA how can I find that answer, do you know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Redtom said: Bob I cannot tell if its FS or FA how can I find that answer, do you know? Do you have an ignition lock key? Does it have a FS number stamped on it? Does it fit into your boot lock but not turn? The key you seek is then probably FS series. Difference FS to FA is side slots. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Peter, the barrel is for my Spitfire 4 MK1 drivers door handle, these handles are thin on the ground and I was given the old Boot handle to get the barrel from, I just couldn't put ther numbers together, I suspect 626?? but will go to Keyfax a local locksmith on Tuesday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Old car keys I have are: FS 888, 891, 903, 930, 941, & 943 FP 683, 685, 733, 781 Older garages used to have a board containing just about every version of these two types. I have also seen them at autojumbles (though not always complete) Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) On 5 May 2019 at 9:39 AM, Redtom said: Peter, the barrel is for my Spitfire 4 MK1 drivers door handle, these handles are thin on the ground and I was given the old Boot handle to get the barrel from, I just couldn't put ther numbers together, I suspect 626?? but will go to Keyfax a local locksmith on Tuesday. Is the TR3A exterior door handle not very close in design, except the escutcheon? Something tells me we used to use Spit 1 handles and change the escutcheon over. The escutcheon is the same design I think as TR4-5 boot handle. I do have a couple of TR3A door handles if you get stuck. Cheers Peter W PS Did your FS key from the ignition fit the boot lock barrel? but not turn.... PPS I have just been through the bits drawer and found the following. see photo. Middle two are v good TR3A handles less ecsutcheons. left is used TR3A handle complete Right is TR3A boot Handle with TR4-5 escutcheon (probably ex Reliant) Edited October 25, 2019 by BlueTR3A-5EKT photo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Hi Peter, your deep knowledge of our cars keeps surprising me! Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Keys available here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Car-Key-Vintage-Vehicle-Key-Classic-Car-Keys-CUT-FOR-ORDER/171183348067?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Ah Ha - so that ebay description makes me think that the No. 626 is probably an FP 626 as the fs's stop at 625. Worth a punt I would say. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Or any of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=FP626+key&_sacat=0 Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Worst case even with a new key the barrel levers may stick or just not work. I replaced the barrels and key with new so avoid the issue. These are available and it is relatively easy to change the barrel over. and retain the original look. have you been able to sort the droopy or too high door handles, this is another issue when sorting the door latches and barrels. Rod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted May 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 I was given old TR3 boot handles and successfully removed the barrel, which did the job the key number is stamped on the square part of the handle. Keyfax in Ashton U Lyne charged me £13 for the first Key and £7 for a spare, the key was an FP item, I was had. But thanks to all for their contributions Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 For future reference https://www.replacementkeys.co.uk/vehicle/classic-car/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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