TR2/3/3A TR3 Dzus Key Fob?

[karls59tr]

I read on another forum where someone had made a TR3 Dzus key fob. I think this would be a handy item to have seeing as how I'm always misplacing the big one. Anyone heard this,know who made it or have a good idea of how to fabricate one?:smile-new:

 

[PeterK]

If you search eBay for 'vw church key', you see a different style handle key used on VW buses. It is a perfect fit and I use one on my 3A. You can also get a hanger that can be attached next to the door hinges for storage.

But still not a key fob I know...

 

[karls59tr]

thanks for the info Peter.

 

[Geo Hahn]

A quick Google of 'Dzus fob' found this:

https://www.gt40s.com/forum/garage-sale/18510-dzus-fobs-available.html

Pictures here:

The top one (tab ground off) would be for slotted Dzus like the early TR3A windscreen and some Lotuses I've seen.

Looks like pretty easy work even for my usual 'tools of ignorance" (angle grinder and bench grinder).

 

[PeterK]

Here's another take for you. From search, I found out that antique pianos and sewing machines use square drive keys like ours. Not sure of the fit since I don't have one. But here's a search result link from ebay for 'piano square key' https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-SE...749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2326d6ec3d

I'm going to hit the antique shops and see if I can find one here too.

-Peter