Date:         Sat, 5 Apr 2014 15:27:02 -0400
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Removing & replacing front door key tumbler?
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net>
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Yes, & thanks to Jimmie D & "Chojin Chef" For their heroic efforts, as well
as others who will remain unnamed to protect their identities!
I believe however, that Eric actually HEARD the door open!
He did however find my keys in his house which were in my plain sight, but
not his!

YMMV,

Mr. BZ


On Sat, Apr 5, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi tom,
>
>         I would recommend emailing or calling Steve Sandlin as he is
> amazing with VW locks and keys.
>
> His email is:
>
> Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
>
> I remember how great it was seeing that door open at Walkins glen, Quite a
> group effort!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
> On Apr 5, 2014, at 11:23 AM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > I am planning to replace the front door handle on my 84 westy w/ another
> > one that I just received in the mail.  Which is easier to do-remove the
> > existing key tumbler from both old & new handles, & exchange them so my
> > ignition key works in new handle, or have new tumbler re keyed to match
> my
> > ignition key?
> > I am many miles from a locksmith, so would like to do this at home if
> > possible, but I don't want to bugger up my handles experimenting to see
> if
> > I can remove the tumbler, & Bentley 57 does not address this issue.
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Mr. BZ-front door now opens but door handle fork got broken off in the
> > process, thus the need for new handle!
> >
> > --
> > Tom Buese
>



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Tom Buese