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Lock ferrules
F203 I just tried to install 1 on my 65 GTO. Per instructions I soaked it in boiling water.
Immediately tried to install it & trashed it. Couldn't even put the lock back in. Boiling water, is that how they did it on the assembly line ?
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I don't think so. Just like they didn't have to bend water pump divider plates.
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No the original were a heavy thick pliable plastic.
The ones offered now are pure sh!t, even after you get them in they are bound to break in short order. I replace them almost every season. Funny thing is I just had the '66 on the show field in Norwalk and my DS ferrule split and fell off from the "heat" junk I say! :)
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Looks like they have tried several times
Select Catalog Model Year Product Sort by Part# Description Price Action 5080 1964-1967 DOOR LOCK PULL FERRULE (RE) --- Details Unavailable 51021 1964-1967 DOOR LOCK PULL FERRULE (RE) --- Details Unavailable 6446 1964-1967 DOOR LOCK PULL FERRULE (RE) --- Details Unavailable 6447 1964-1967 DOOR LOCK PULL FERRULE (RE) --- Details Unavailable 6472 1964-1967 DOOR LOCK PULL FERRULE (RE) --- Details Unavailable F203 1964-67 DOOR LOCK PULL FERRULE (RE) 2.00 Details
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On Ames site?
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I'm looking into something along this line so as to be done with the plastic crap.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/70-80s-GM-Do.../160983269379#
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...same for '66. I'm just over replacing them every season so looking into something similar to the late model "metal" type to be done with it.
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Let us know how that works out
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File the hole in the door to remove paint buildup then install
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Tried to put an AMES ferrulle in today. Finishing the interior on the 64
Heated one with a heat gun. It wouldnt go in. Third time I heated it,it melted. They are pure crap. I saw some metal ones for a mopar that have the 4 metal tangs that are bent over when installed. I am considering ordering themjust to see if they fit the hole. Guess I could e mail the guy for a diameter measurment. |
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I just went through the same thing. Ames ones even chipped my paint. Buy the ones from the Parts Place. They're made out of a different materiel, they are actually somewhat soft. They fit well in the hole, but file the center out slightly first so the lock button fits better. Much much better and easier.
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Nothing like OEM assembly line parts.
Chris.
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1) 65 GTO Survivor. 43,440 Original Miles. “Factory” Mayfair Maize Paint with Black Pinstripe, Black Cordova Top, Black Interior, OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Purchased from the Lady that bought it new. Baltimore Built (11A). 2) 66 GTO Survivor. “Factory” Cameo Ivory Paint with Red Pinstripe, Red Interior. OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Tri-Power (OEM Vacuum Linkage), Automatic "YR" code (1759 Produced). Fremont Built (01B), with the Rare 614 Option. |
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