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randy randolph · 11-12-2010, 09:28 PM

hi i have a nice looking orginal popout switch with no key .i do have a blank key. can i take it to a lock smith all in one peace .or do i have to take it apart somehow.thanks randy

Tom Wesenberg · 11-12-2010, 09:41 PM

You can take it in one piece, but you should just read the number on the lock cylinder and call A&L and they will cut you a new key. Then you can have any key cutter duplicate your blank to the new key.

I can post a picture of the number if you need it. What year is the popout? Is it the first style for the oval speedometer instrument panel, or it it the later style, with a steel plate crimped in place on the back of the cylinder? The later style is used with the round speedometer instrument panels.

randy randolph · 11-12-2010, 10:52 PM

it has a plate crimped on the back. please post picture .thank you

Tom Wesenberg · 11-13-2010, 08:23 AM

Here's a picture showing the number (A1538) on the original popout used with the round speedometer.

For the popout used with the oval speedometer you have to look on the side of the cylinder.

Here's a picture of the popout used with the oval speedometer showing the number (A888) on the side. Notice that someone has used a 1930-1 key in it. I'll call A&L and have the correct key cut, and keep this key for a spare.

Philip McCarty · 11-13-2010, 10:09 AM

I am unfamiliar with A &L do they have an address and phone number. Thanks

tuneman · 11-13-2010, 10:23 AM

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I belive this is the number and address for a&l
806-693-2620
Box 301
Canton, CT 06019

Philip McCarty · 11-13-2010, 01:05 PM

Thank you. That gives me my answer.

randy randolph · 11-13-2010, 03:18 PM

thanks tom for your help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom Endy · 11-13-2010, 04:11 PM

Best bet is to send it to "The Key Guy". He has been around the hobby for years and knows all about pop-outs and keys and can provide an original blank. His prices are reasonable and he is a nice fellow to do business with.

Cal Allen
Chandler, AZ
480-892-0456

Tom Endy

Kevin in NJ · 11-13-2010, 05:09 PM

What are the odds the wire in the switch cable is good?

The wire usually wear though right were the cable bends on the engine. At least on all the ones I have had apart.

Joop · 11-13-2010, 06:16 PM

Randy.

What is the number on the unit?

I can cut you a key.

Joop

11-12-2010, 09:28 PM	#1
randy randolph Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: tn Posts: 33	popout help hi i have a nice looking orginal popout switch with no key .i do have a blank key. can i take it to a lock smith all in one peace .or do i have to take it apart somehow.thanks randy

11-12-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: popout help You can take it in one piece, but you should just read the number on the lock cylinder and call A&L and they will cut you a new key. Then you can have any key cutter duplicate your blank to the new key. I can post a picture of the number if you need it. What year is the popout? Is it the first style for the oval speedometer instrument panel, or it it the later style, with a steel plate crimped in place on the back of the cylinder? The later style is used with the round speedometer instrument panels.

11-12-2010, 10:52 PM	#3
randy randolph Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: tn Posts: 33	Re: popout help it has a plate crimped on the back. please post picture .thank you

11-13-2010, 08:23 AM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: popout help Here's a picture showing the number (A1538) on the original popout used with the round speedometer. For the popout used with the oval speedometer you have to look on the side of the cylinder. Here's a picture of the popout used with the oval speedometer showing the number (A888) on the side. Notice that someone has used a 1930-1 key in it. I'll call A&L and have the correct key cut, and keep this key for a spare. Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 11-13-2010 at 06:31 PM.

11-13-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
Philip McCarty Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynn, Ma Posts: 18	Re: popout help I am unfamiliar with A &L do they have an address and phone number. Thanks

11-13-2010, 10:23 AM	#6
tuneman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 267	Re: popout help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I belive this is the number and address for a&l 806-693-2620 Box 301 Canton, CT 06019

11-13-2010, 01:05 PM	#7
Philip McCarty Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynn, Ma Posts: 18	Re: popout help Thank you. That gives me my answer.

11-13-2010, 03:18 PM	#8
randy randolph Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: tn Posts: 33	Re: popout help thanks tom for your help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

11-13-2010, 04:11 PM	#9
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,168	Re: popout help Best bet is to send it to "The Key Guy". He has been around the hobby for years and knows all about pop-outs and keys and can provide an original blank. His prices are reasonable and he is a nice fellow to do business with. Cal Allen Chandler, AZ 480-892-0456 Tom Endy

11-13-2010, 05:09 PM	#10
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: popout help What are the odds the wire in the switch cable is good? The wire usually wear though right were the cable bends on the engine. At least on all the ones I have had apart.

11-13-2010, 06:16 PM	#11
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,062	Re: popout help Randy. What is the number on the unit? I can cut you a key. Joop