John Mellor Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hi all, local locksmith made a key from the barrel, however when locked the whole will rotate and it seems the "nibs" on the escutcheon are worn and don't grip the bootlid. It seems the only way to have a secure boot is to buy a complete handle. Not sure about the quality of these available on ebay etc - the benefit of someones experience would be nice -- thanks John Mellor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Hi John, there could be other problems - 1 - the handle escutcheon nibs may well be worn as you say 2 - the boot skin cut outs may also be rounded. 3 - if the boot lid has been repaired then there may be a thick(ish) layer of filler under there. This moves the nibs away from the skin and loses support. I think I may have a spare escutcheon - PM me your address and I'll have a look tomorrow. On my boot lid I made a polished Stainless steel plate that fits on the outside of the skin panel where the handle goes through. This gives the escutcheon some to lock onto. It is apprx 3" x 4" - a flat plate with a 3mm lip along the bottom that fits onto the bottom edge. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobble Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 I bought a new one from TR Shop recently - excellent quality and value. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) I have a new handle and escutcheon. No Key. I think it is FS896 - see stem photo. Where are the car shops with keys that you could just try in your locks ??? Perhaps I should risk buying a key on spec. The handle is TR3A boot and the fitted escutcheon looks like TR4/5 boot With a key I could remove the escutcheon but I have no key. I do not want the escutcheon as it is incorrect for a TR3A If I can get the escutcheon off without damage it is yours for a fiver £5.00 plus postage. Any suggestions? Peter W Edited April 22, 2022 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 57 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: I have a new handle and escutcheon. No Key. I think it is FS896 - see stem photo. Where are the car shops with keys that you could just try in your locks ??? Perhaps I should risk buying a key on spec. The handle is TR3A boot and the fitted escutcheon looks like TR4/5 boot With a key I could remove the escutcheon but I have no key. I do not want the escutcheon as it is incorrect for a TR3A If I can get the escutcheon off without damage it is yours for a fiver £5.00 plus postage. Any suggestions? Peter W Keys available here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171183348067 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Mellor Posted April 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 6 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: I have a new handle and escutcheon. No Key. I think it is FS896 - see stem photo. Where are the car shops with keys that you could just try in your locks ??? Perhaps I should risk buying a key on spec. The handle is TR3A boot and the fitted escutcheon looks like TR4/5 boot With a key I could remove the escutcheon but I have no key. I do not want the escutcheon as it is incorrect for a TR3A If I can get the escutcheon off without damage it is yours for a fiver £5.00 plus postage. Any suggestions? Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Mellor Posted April 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Hi Peter, ?not a TR4 fitting. My lock has key hole in middle of the handle and the pins or nibs on the escutcheon seem much longer than mine - though not to say it won't work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 2 hours ago, John Mellor said: Hi Peter, ?not a TR4 fitting. My lock has key hole in middle of the handle and the pins or nibs on the escutcheon seem much longer than mine - though not to say it won't work Looks like I will have a key to undo the lock in a day or so. More info once all is in bits. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 IF it is the boot lid skin hole that is worn, the problem can be fixed from the inside by inserting a small steel plate with the original size hole just behind the boot skin [there is a small space there] and fixing it against the skin with 2 part panel adhesive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 12 hours ago, Malbaby said: IF it is the boot lid skin hole that is worn, the problem can be fixed from the inside by inserting a small steel plate with the original size hole just behind the boot skin [there is a small space there] and fixing it against the skin with 2 part panel adhesive. I make up a box shaped piece to go between the skin and the inner re-enforcer to stop the skin being pulled in when the handle engages with the ramp of the catch. It too has the correct hole with the two cut outs and stops the plinth turning too which helps also if those cut outs have been worn in the skin. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) TR4 Escutcheon now removed from TR3 boot handle. images with dimensions follow. Yours for £5.00 plus postage. Edited April 27, 2022 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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