[Tigers] Original keys

[Allan Ballard]

Thanks folks for helping with the keys.

I've ordered a set.

Now, if only the rebuilder will ever finish the engine...

Today I noticed that a nimrod had painted the factory distributor silver!

Definitely had my good upbringing tested.

Allan Ballard
MK1a Tiger
SIV Alpine

On Mar 8, 2011, at 11:39 AM, Will Seay wrote:

> Allan,
>
> I still have the original keys that came with my 1A, B382001570.  There are
two
> keys, The first fits ignition and doors.  Key has a rounded shape with "L &
F"
> on one side and "ROOTES" on the other.  Key number, in RMnnn format is on
the
> "ROOTES" side.  The other key fits console and trunk.  Key has a square
shape
> with "UNION" on one side and "WILMOT BREDEN" on the other.  Key number, in
FSnnn
> format, is on the "WILMOT BREDEN" side.  I think that there are some
variations
> on key designs.  TBON has pictures of various keys.
>
> -Will B382001570
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net]
On
> Behalf Of Allan Ballard
> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 10:12 AM
> To: Beamclub TIGER
> Subject: [Tigers] Original keys
>
> Does anyone know how many, what type, shape and color original keys?
>
> That would include ignition; console; doors; and trunk.
>
> My logbook mentions an RM key and also a FS key.
>
> I see indications that RM was a Rootes key and I *assume* that that
includes
> Tigers,
> but so far I see only that FS is used for various British cars with no
mention
> of Rootes or Sunbeam....
>
> Were the small Taylor keys (Taylor #: H62DG) aftermarket?
>
> Rgds,
>
> Allan Ballard
> MK1a Tiger