hi George,
in my local city near my truck, there is a key place that can still cut keys for the original ignition locks even if you don't have an original key
they find the small 4 digit number in the lock, then they call some play they know who can cross reference that code to the cut depth numbers to load into the key making machine
then it cuts a key that is perfect and better than a copy
they found the number on my glove box lock and made me a new key for it this way
so if you want a actual ignition key, find one in a wrecking yard, and bring it to a good lock shop and they should be able to help you out
the place i am speaking of charge about $20 CAD for this task, including a $4.50 key blank.
the glove box lock in question came from a 53 1 ton in my junk pile.
hi Carl,
i didn't try the LEDs as i was gonna stick to original technology for my current most beloved 1 ton that i spend most of my time on.
i'm happy for everyone who finds joy in their versions of caring for these old trucks and we all have different preferences.
i love looking at what the various modifications and choices people make on their vehicles, it means no two are alike and i love that.
i would be curious to see the results of a test fit of any parts from that LED lamp that could be swapped onto original parts like housing and lenses.
i found that the modern bezel would not stretch onto my original tail lamp housing,
and it's not that the housing was expanded, the original lens won't fit inside the modern bezel either.
the old stuff is all a bit larger in some critical areas which makes fitting it together a challenge.
upon close inspection the same lamp bezel is for sale at most places online, the stamping marks on the inside and the wrong drain hold position are a give away that they are all common sourced.
-s
