Mystery locking door handle

[Grant Bowker]

Both dimensions given (5/16" square shank and 1.75" c-c on mount holes) are consistent with the door on my C15A Wire-5 with 2K1 body. The door didn't come with a handle mounted so I can't tell anything about the pattern of the handle. The door is roughly 2-1/4" thick so if the shank is any shorter it seems doubtful (on first thought) it would suit.

[David Dunlop]

Grant, the handle for your 2K1 Wireless Body is much more universally round in profile than this one and is keyless. There is a flange cast into the base of the handle where the square shaft fits for a padlock. When the handle is in the closed position, the hole in the handle flange lines up with one in a corresponding flange on the estusion plate securing the handle to the door. A Corbin padlock is used to lock the door. I may have some photos of what you are looking for somewhere.

This handle of Brian’s looks more 8-cwt to me, or possibly modified commercial pattern.

David

[Grant Bowker]

Thank you. It was worth measuring to see if it might be relevant...

[Lang]

For those wanting to replace a locking door handle or convert a non-locking handle to give security and ease of access from both sides, there are many styles on Ebay.

I converted my Dodge WC12 to locking handles on both sides by finding a similar style and with a bit of work on the sanding belt made them look almost perfect. As they were being painted the loss of chrome did not matter.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CLASSIC-S...MAAOSw~1FUYfbA

[BCA]

Thank you David and Grant for the wireless body suggestions. I do not have any examples to inspect or books showing body part numbers. The shaft length (flange to tip of 5/16" shaft) is 2-7/8" so long enough for Grant's door thickness. Thank you Lang for the reference to repro keyed handles which are available in several mounting screw spacings. Maybe these handles were a security up-grade and the part number will be hard decipher as to application.

[Bruce MacMillan]

Looking at the VAOS list for Z3 shows that it covers radar & associated equipment. There are many listings for cabins and cabinets. I can see them being lockable to keep prying fingers out. No listing for small component parts though.