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HoarseWhisperer · 04-25-2011, 10:33 AM

Anyone in the hobby restoring original 30-31 Electrolock Ignition Switch cables?

I'm electrically-challenged, but I'm suspecting a short or grounding of the inner wire (no voltage at distributor-end plunger) and I hate to mess it up.

CWPASADENA · 04-25-2011, 10:24 PM

Get in touch with:

DICK CRABTREE
[email protected]

I recently got a restored Ignition Switch from him. First quality, excellent work, very fairly priced. As far as I know, he will restore your switch assembly or sell you one of his.

My experience, Chris

Brentwood Bob · 04-26-2011, 02:05 AM

Or cal allen in chandler, arizona. He's in te MAFCA natinal Roster. He's been at it a long time. Bob

dr.j · 04-26-2011, 05:49 AM

I agree with Chris, Dick Crabtree's work is excellant and he stands behind his switches. I bought a pop out for my 28 several years ago and I am very pleased to have delt with Mr. Crabtree.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 04-26-2011, 06:35 AM

I too use Mr. Crabtree.

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HoarseWhisperer · 04-26-2011, 09:42 AM

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The response is much appreciated. Thank you all.

Where is Mr. Crabtree located? I see one in Texas; another in South Dakota.

Rowdy · 04-26-2011, 09:50 AM

Hi is now living in SD., right now he is doing some traveling. I received an e-mail from him last week and he plans to be home on the 28th. PM me as I may have his cell phone number. Rod

CWPASADENA · 04-26-2011, 09:32 PM

Dick Crabtree will also help you with locking door handles. When I bought my Pop Out from him, I also bought a very nice restored Locking Door Handle. He keyed them both alike , just like the car it would have been when the it came from the factory.

Chris

Joop · 04-27-2011, 05:47 AM

Popout, door and or decklid key are only the same in 1931

HoarseWhisperer · 05-24-2011, 07:12 PM

Update:

Again, thanks for the recommendations. I have since had the ignition cable repaired/restored by Dick Crabtree.

Turn around time was great, and Dick is just a pleasure to deal with.

Not only does the switch look and work great, Dick included a couple of extras I had not bargained for.

Great to have people like this in the hobby. Kudos!

Robert K Wright · 05-31-2016, 04:08 PM

i need to talk to Dick Crabtree please call me 580-490-2441 Robert Wright

Robert K Wright · 05-31-2016, 04:09 PM

Dick please give me a call i need help with a lock 580-490-2441 electrolock 1930 Model A

Bob C · 05-31-2016, 04:58 PM

Why not give him a call Dick Crabtree 605-487-7229.

04-25-2011, 10:33 AM	#1
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Ignition Lock restoration? Anyone in the hobby restoring original 30-31 Electrolock Ignition Switch cables? I'm electrically-challenged, but I'm suspecting a short or grounding of the inner wire (no voltage at distributor-end plunger) and I hate to mess it up. __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)

04-25-2011, 10:24 PM	#2
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,882	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Get in touch with: DICK CRABTREE [email protected] I recently got a restored Ignition Switch from him. First quality, excellent work, very fairly priced. As far as I know, he will restore your switch assembly or sell you one of his. My experience, Chris Last edited by CWPASADENA; 04-25-2011 at 10:25 PM. Reason: TYPO

04-26-2011, 02:05 AM	#3
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,233	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Or cal allen in chandler, arizona. He's in te MAFCA natinal Roster. He's been at it a long time. Bob

04-26-2011, 05:49 AM	#4
dr.j Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, ON, Canada Posts: 315	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? I agree with Chris, Dick Crabtree's work is excellant and he stands behind his switches. I bought a pop out for my 28 several years ago and I am very pleased to have delt with Mr. Crabtree. __________________ Dave A Jamieson Portland, ON Canada 1928 Tudor

04-26-2011, 06:35 AM	#5
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? I too use Mr. Crabtree. . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

04-26-2011, 09:42 AM	#6
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The response is much appreciated. Thank you all. Where is Mr. Crabtree located? I see one in Texas; another in South Dakota.

04-26-2011, 09:50 AM	#7
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Hi is now living in SD., right now he is doing some traveling. I received an e-mail from him last week and he plans to be home on the 28th. PM me as I may have his cell phone number. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

04-26-2011, 09:32 PM	#8
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,882	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Dick Crabtree will also help you with locking door handles. When I bought my Pop Out from him, I also bought a very nice restored Locking Door Handle. He keyed them both alike , just like the car it would have been when the it came from the factory. Chris

04-27-2011, 05:47 AM	#9
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,950	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Popout, door and or decklid key are only the same in 1931

05-24-2011, 07:12 PM	#10
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Update: Again, thanks for the recommendations. I have since had the ignition cable repaired/restored by Dick Crabtree. Turn around time was great, and Dick is just a pleasure to deal with. Not only does the switch look and work great, Dick included a couple of extras I had not bargained for. Great to have people like this in the hobby. Kudos! __________________ I know a lot of things; I just can't remember them all. 1928 CCPU 82-A 1931 Roadster 40-B Dlx (Canadian)

05-31-2016, 04:08 PM	#11
Robert K Wright Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? i need to talk to Dick Crabtree please call me 580-490-2441 Robert Wright

05-31-2016, 04:09 PM	#12
Robert K Wright Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Dick please give me a call i need help with a lock 580-490-2441 electrolock 1930 Model A

05-31-2016, 04:58 PM	#13
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Ignition Lock restoration? Why not give him a call Dick Crabtree 605-487-7229.