[DeTomaso] Fwd: tumbler
Jeff Kimball
jgkrenton at comcast.net
Sat Apr 20 20:42:14 EDT 2024
Chris:
Not to burst your bubble but this lock contraption is a Ford product, you can't credit the Italians for this amazing device.
Next, in relation to this:
""The tumbler is mounted in a metal structure which seemed to be attached with some sort of press-fit shafts designed to never be removed""
These "shafts" are in fact bolts, see attached photo.
As required by the US government, this assembly is designed to be "tamper proof". These bolts when new have a head that is designed to shear off at a predetermined torque so they can't be removed. (you can see the shear point in the photo, between the hex head and the smooth shoulder that remains on the bolt) But fear not, with a little work with a small grinder such as a dremel tool, a slot can be ground across the remaining smooth head and the bolt removed with a common screwdriver. I've done this a number of times.
Glad you are making headway and have fun!
Jeff
> On 04/20/2024 4:26 PM PDT Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:
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>
> Hi Mike (and forum readers),
>
> I spent the last several hours disassembling the entire ignition switch mechanism, and for those who are interested, here is, in excruciating detail, what happened:
>
>
> I have said many times I’m not much of a mechanic, but I can follow directions fairly well. Larry Finch was kind enough to send me some pictures of how to remove the tumbler, so in another act of purest optimism, I grabbed my flashlight, a few screwdrivers, and my socket set and climbed under the dash.
>
>
>
> First I had to partially remove the plate holding one of the 6x9, 3-way speakers I mounted under the dash. (I must say, that plate was very well constructed. It was fabricated by Finn’s Auto Restoration, and replaced a rather lame one I had installed made out of thin plywood).
>
>
>
> Once that was out of the way I used a hex wrench to remove two bolts under the steering column, followed by the two large bolts located just behind the hex bolts. At that point the entire steering column lowered so I could take out the two screws on each side of the plastic housing surrounding the turn-signal stalk and ignition keyhole.
>
>
>
> So far, so good.
>
>
>
> The next step was to remove two flat-head screws to take off the electrical cylinder which is the actual ignition switch. Just for fun I used a screwdriver to turn it, and the car started right up. That was good, since I figured if all else failed I could just mount that to the dashboard and attached a large screwdriver to my keyring.
>
>
>
> I covered the exposed terminals on the ignition switch with tape so I wouldn’t end up causing a Pantera-destroying fire (not to mention my garage and house) and surveyed the landscape.
>
>
>
> The tumbler is mounted in a metal structure which seemed to be attached with some sort of press-fit shafts designed to never be removed. That was OK, though, since Larry Finch’s pictures also showed how to remove the tumbler from the steering column.
>
>
>
> You see, when the clever Italians assembled this part of the car, they had so much faith and confidence the tumbler would never break, they installed it with a spring clip located inside the bomb-proof housing—totally inaccessible to mere mortals. Not only that, they didn’t mount the spring clip longitudinally, so slight pressure would release the tumbler, oh no, they mounted it sideways so there is no way to get it to release and free the tumbler.
>
>
>
> But here is where it is a great thing to have the combined brainpower of all the Pantera owners out there. Larry showed me via his pictures how one can drill a hole directly above where the spring clip resides, enabling the spring clip to be depressed by a thin awl, thereby releasing the tumbler.
>
>
>
> The picture provided by Larry showed a digital micrometer measuring .628 of an inch from the face of the tumbler to the place where the spring clip access hole would need to be drilled. It was 180 degrees from a small mark on the chrome face of the ignition tumbler where the key inserts.
>
>
>
> Although I may have some kind of micrometer manufactured before electricity which I inherited from my grandfather buried somewhere in the garage (the micrometer, not my grandfather), I don’t have a digital unit. I used the next best thing: The new 40’ industrial tape measure I just bought to replace the tape measure I lost (but then found a week later). This, of course, was only slightly less accurate than a digital micrometer, but I figured I could make up for the inaccuracy by just drilling a bigger hole.
>
>
>
> In assessing where the hole would need to be drilled, I found the location was on the backside of the metal housing. Pretty much the most inconvenient place for me to have to drill.
>
>
>
> In order to mark where the hole was supposed to go, I used my precision giant tape measure to determine the correct distance, then I used painters tape to circumnavigate the column. I reasoned the distance from the face of the ignition switch to the edge of the tape would be the same all the way around, so all I’d have to do it make sure the drill bit was lined up with the edge of the tape on the far side of the assembly 180 degrees from the little mark so I could drill the whole from the back where I couldn’t really see anything.
>
>
>
> What could go wrong?
>
>
>
> Amazingly, and very un-Pandora-like, I managed to get the hole drilled in exactly the right place. I pushed an awl into the hole, used a screwdriver to pry the tumbler partway out, then employed vise grips to grab it and wiggle it the rest of the way.
>
>
>
> This was going way better than I thought it would!
>
>
>
> I examined the tumbler and decided to disassemble it to see if I could find anything obvious which might be the cause of the problem. The first thing I noticed is that in all my key-wiggling frenzies trying to get it to work, the tip of the key had broken off and was wedged at the bottom of the tumbler.
>
>
>
> After some tapping, pushing, and pulling the little spring-loaded tabs in the tumbler I managed to get the piece of key removed. That, however, wasn’t the actual problem, just a result of the problem, because when I used my extra key, it still got jammed up and wouldn’t work.
>
>
>
> Even with Houdini’s help, the little brass pieces which are supposed to move in and out in conjunction with the key being inserted, wouldn’t cooperate. I think they were just plum worn out.
>
>
>
> I could either take the assembly to a locksmith and see if he or she could repair it, or I could use the Primitive Pete method. Guess which one I chose?
>
>
>
> I simply removed all the brass pieces so the key would easily slide into the tumbler and rotate the assembly. It worked great! Of course, it also meant any variety of keys could be used to start the car. In fact, my extra V-Max key works great!
>
>
>
> The multi-key method may not be the most secure, but it’s not a big problem and even has some advantages. For example:
>
>
>
> 1. Most young car thieves have no idea how to drive a manual 5-speed, and most of the old car thieves who do are now too old to get in and out of a Pantera.
> 2.
> I can always replace the 12-volt lockout switch by the battery, which quit working, with a new one which has it’s own key.
> 3. The key which unlocks the doors still needs to be used to get into the car.
> 4. I won’t have to worry about the tumbler messing up again.
> 5. If I lose my ignition key I can now use any number of other things to start my car!
>
> I reassembled everything with no problem, and now the ignition switch starts the car easier than ever!
>
>
>
> If the next owner wants to restore the ignition tumbler back to stock, that will be easy since I saved the little brass things in a diminutive zip-lock bag. The tough part will be finding said bag amongst the piles of other used Pantera parts which seems to grow larger by the day.
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> ________________________________
> From: Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:35 PM
> To: chrisvkimball <chrisvkimball at gmail.com>
> Cc: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>; De Tomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fwd: tumbler
>
> Yes when the tumbler isn’t flush it won’t allow the key to fully enter.
>
> Maybe some debris in there? Or something broke off.
>
> Mike
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 20, 2024, at 09:58, chrisvkimball <chrisvkimball at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Nothing is broken as far as the key is concerned. The key goes in about half way then abruptly stops because it is hitting something solid inside the Tumbler that won't allow the key to go in all the way. I can pull it in and out half way quite easily, but as far as turning it, no way! Also I did try repeatedly with the paper clip to pull the cylinder out but it's as if it's glued in place permanently.
>
> I'll try a few more times over the next few days, but I have a feeling it's going to be Tumbler extraction time for me pretty soon!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Chris
>
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S9+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com>
> Date: 4/19/24 10:47 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: Christopher Kimball <ChrisVKimball at msn.com>
> Cc: De Tomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fwd: tumbler
>
> Chris,
>
> Ooh. I’ve never heard of that. Normally it just pops out with minimal effort.
>
> Try maximal effort?
>
> Did the end of the key break off in the lock?
>
> Mike
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Apr 19, 2024, at 21:57, Christopher Kimball <ChrisVKimball at msn.com> wrote:
>
>
> I tried that, the tumbler won't budge, and the paper clip just bends straight again, even using a BIG paper clip for extra pulling power.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Chris
> ________________________________
> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 9:05 PM
> To: De Tomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Fwd: tumbler
>
>
>
> > Sigh.
> >
> > This is EXACTLY the problem I have repeatedly described.
> >
> > You need to pull the key out, then put the tumbler out with a paper clip, then insert the key and it should work.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >>> On Apr 19, 2024, at 19:56, chrisvkimball <chrisvkimball at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S9+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
> >>
> >>
> >> -------- Original message --------
> >> From: Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com>
> >> Date: 4/19/24 6:01 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >> To: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
> >> Cc: Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net>, Pantera Owners Club of America <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> >> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] tumbler
> >>
> >> Chris,
> >>
> >> Send us pics please….
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> > On Apr 19, 2024, at 17:41, Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Larry Finch was kind enough to walk me through the paper clip trick,
> >> > unfortunately, it was to no Avail!
> >> > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S9+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable
> >> > smartphone
> >> > -------- Original message --------
> >> > From: Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net>
> >> > Date: 4/19/24 5:23 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >> > To: 'Christopher Kimball' <chrisvkimball at msn.com>, 'Pantera Owners Club
> >> > of America' <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> >> > Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] tumbler
> >> >
> >> > Dear Chris,
> >> > ......or is this a case for Mike Drew's Magical Paper Clip
> >> > Ignition Trick????
> >> > Calling Mike. Come in Mike.
> >> > Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From: DeTomaso [[1]mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On
> >> > Behalf
> >> > Of Christopher Kimball
> >> > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 7:05 PM
> >> > To: Pantera Owners Club of America
> >> > Subject: [DeTomaso] tumbler
> >> > Hi folks,
> >> > Recently I remember a post about ignition tumblers, and that they were
> >> > difficult to find.
> >> > "Ha!" I thought, "At least I don't have that problem with my car!"
> >> > Oops. Today my key decided to only go into the ignition switch
> >> > halfway. It
> >> > will not go in any further, even after squirting half a can of Houdini
> >> > in
> >> > it. I was fortunate that I could wiggle the key around enough to get
> >> > it to
> >> > work so I could get home this afternoon, but once home, I could jiggle
> >> > myself to death and that key will not go in.
> >> > I talked to a couple of vendors, and neither has any for sale, and
> >> > apparently, they are no longer made.
> >> > Before I bypass the ignition switch entirely and mount a giant light
> >> > switch
> >> > on my dash to start the car, does anyone have one they would be willing
> >> > to
> >> > sell to me, or know where I might find one?
> >> > Thanks for your help!
> >> > Sincerely,
> >> > Chris
> >> >
> >> > References
> >> >
> >> > 1. mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com
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> Hi Mike (and forum readers),
>
> I spent the last several hours disassembling the entire ignition switch
> mechanism, and for those who are interested, here is, in excruciating
> detail, what happened:
>
> I have said many times I'm not much of a mechanic, but I can follow
> directions fairly well. Larry Finch was kind enough to send me some
> pictures of how to remove the tumbler, so in another act of purest
> optimism, I grabbed my flashlight, a few screwdrivers, and my socket
> set and climbed under the dash.
>
>
> First I had to partially remove the plate holding one of the 6x9, 3-way
> speakers I mounted under the dash. (I must say, that plate was very
> well constructed. It was fabricated by Finn's Auto Restoration, and
> replaced a rather lame one I had installed made out of thin plywood).
>
>
> Once that was out of the way I used a hex wrench to remove two bolts
> under the steering column, followed by the two large bolts located just
> behind the hex bolts. At that point the entire steering column lowered
> so I could take out the two screws on each side of the plastic housing
> surrounding the turn-signal stalk and ignition keyhole.
>
>
> So far, so good.
>
>
> The next step was to remove two flat-head screws to take off the
> electrical cylinder which is the actual ignition switch. Just for fun
> I used a screwdriver to turn it, and the car started right up. That
> was good, since I figured if all else failed I could just mount that to
> the dashboard and attached a large screwdriver to my keyring.
>
>
> I covered the exposed terminals on the ignition switch with tape so I
> wouldn't end up causing a Pantera-destroying fire (not to mention my
> garage and house) and surveyed the landscape.
>
>
> The tumbler is mounted in a metal structure which seemed to be attached
> with some sort of press-fit shafts designed to never be removed. That
> was OK, though, since Larry Finch's pictures also showed how to remove
> the tumbler from the steering column.
>
>
> You see, when the clever Italians assembled this part of the car, they
> had so much faith and confidence the tumbler would never break, they
> installed it with a spring clip located inside the bomb-proof
> housing--totally inaccessible to mere mortals. Not only that, they
> didn't mount the spring clip longitudinally, so slight pressure would
> release the tumbler, oh no, they mounted it sideways so there is no way
> to get it to release and free the tumbler.
>
>
> But here is where it is a great thing to have the combined brainpower
> of all the Pantera owners out there. Larry showed me via his pictures
> how one can drill a hole directly above where the spring clip resides,
> enabling the spring clip to be depressed by a thin awl, thereby
> releasing the tumbler.
>
>
> The picture provided by Larry showed a digital micrometer measuring
> .628 of an inch from the face of the tumbler to the place where the
> spring clip access hole would need to be drilled. It was 180 degrees
> from a small mark on the chrome face of the ignition tumbler where the
> key inserts.
>
>
> Although I may have some kind of micrometer manufactured before
> electricity which I inherited from my grandfather buried somewhere in
> the garage (the micrometer, not my grandfather), I don't have a digital
> unit. I used the next best thing: The new 40' industrial tape measure
> I just bought to replace the tape measure I lost (but then found a week
> later). This, of course, was only slightly less accurate than a
> digital micrometer, but I figured I could make up for the inaccuracy by
> just drilling a bigger hole.
>
>
> In assessing where the hole would need to be drilled, I found the
> location was on the backside of the metal housing. Pretty much the
> most inconvenient place for me to have to drill.
>
>
> In order to mark where the hole was supposed to go, I used my precision
> giant tape measure to determine the correct distance, then I used
> painters tape to circumnavigate the column. I reasoned the distance
> from the face of the ignition switch to the edge of the tape would be
> the same all the way around, so all I'd have to do it make sure the
> drill bit was lined up with the edge of the tape on the far side of the
> assembly 180 degrees from the little mark so I could drill the whole
> from the back where I couldn't really see anything.
>
>
> What could go wrong?
>
>
> Amazingly, and very un-Pandora-like, I managed to get the hole drilled
> in exactly the right place. I pushed an awl into the hole, used a
> screwdriver to pry the tumbler partway out, then employed vise grips to
> grab it and wiggle it the rest of the way.
>
>
> This was going way better than I thought it would!
>
>
> I examined the tumbler and decided to disassemble it to see if I could
> find anything obvious which might be the cause of the problem. The
> first thing I noticed is that in all my key-wiggling frenzies trying to
> get it to work, the tip of the key had broken off and was wedged at the
> bottom of the tumbler.
>
>
> After some tapping, pushing, and pulling the little spring-loaded tabs
> in the tumbler I managed to get the piece of key removed. That,
> however, wasn't the actual problem, just a result of the problem,
> because when I used my extra key, it still got jammed up and wouldn't
> work.
>
>
> Even with Houdini's help, the little brass pieces which are supposed to
> move in and out in conjunction with the key being inserted, wouldn't
> cooperate. I think they were just plum worn out.
>
>
> I could either take the assembly to a locksmith and see if he or she
> could repair it, or I could use the Primitive Pete method. Guess which
> one I chose?
>
>
> I simply removed all the brass pieces so the key would easily slide
> into the tumbler and rotate the assembly. It worked great! Of course,
> it also meant any variety of keys could be used to start the car. In
> fact, my extra V-Max key works great!
>
>
> The multi-key method may not be the most secure, but it's not a big
> problem and even has some advantages. For example:
>
>
> 1. Most young car thieves have no idea how to drive a manual 5-speed,
> and most of the old car thieves who do are now too old to get in
> and out of a Pantera.
> 2. I can always replace the 12-volt lockout switch by the battery,
> which quit working, with a new one which has it's own key.
> 3. The key which unlocks the doors still needs to be used to get into
> the car.
> 4. I won't have to worry about the tumbler messing up again.
> 5. If I lose my ignition key I can now use any number of other things
> to start my car!
>
> I reassembled everything with no problem, and now the ignition switch
> starts the car easier than ever!
>
>
> If the next owner wants to restore the ignition tumbler back to stock,
> that will be easy since I saved the little brass things in a diminutive
> zip-lock bag. The tough part will be finding said bag amongst the
> piles of other used Pantera parts which seems to grow larger by the
> day.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
> __________________________________________________________________
>
> From: Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:35 PM
> To: chrisvkimball <chrisvkimball at gmail.com>
> Cc: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>; De Tomaso Forum
> <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fwd: tumbler
>
> Yes when the tumbler isn't flush it won't allow the key to fully
> enter.
> Maybe some debris in there? Or something broke off.
> Mike
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 20, 2024, at 09:58, chrisvkimball <chrisvkimball at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Nothing is broken as far as the key is concerned. The key goes in about
> half way then abruptly stops because it is hitting something solid
> inside the Tumbler that won't allow the key to go in all the way. I can
> pull it in and out half way quite easily, but as far as turning it, no
> way! Also I did try repeatedly with the paper clip to pull the cylinder
> out but it's as if it's glued in place permanently.
> I'll try a few more times over the next few days, but I have a feeling
> it's going to be Tumbler extraction time for me pretty soon!
> Sincerely,
> Chris
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S9+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable
> smartphone
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com>
> Date: 4/19/24 10:47 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: Christopher Kimball <ChrisVKimball at msn.com>
> Cc: De Tomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fwd: tumbler
> Chris,
> Ooh. I've never heard of that. Normally it just pops out with minimal
> effort.
> Try maximal effort?
> Did the end of the key break off in the lock?
> Mike
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Apr 19, 2024, at 21:57, Christopher Kimball
> <ChrisVKimball at msn.com> wrote:
>
> I tried that, the tumbler won't budge, and the paper clip just bends
> straight again, even using a BIG paper clip for extra pulling power.
> Sincerely,
> Chris
> __________________________________________________________________
>
> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
> Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 9:05 PM
> To: De Tomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Fwd: tumbler
>
> > Sigh.
> >
> > This is EXACTLY the problem I have repeatedly described.
> >
> > You need to pull the key out, then put the tumbler out with a paper
> clip, then insert the key and it should work.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >>> On Apr 19, 2024, at 19:56, chrisvkimball <chrisvkimball at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S9+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable
> smartphone
> >>
> >>
> >> -------- Original message --------
> >> From: Mike Drew <mikeldrew at aol.com>
> >> Date: 4/19/24 6:01 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >> To: Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
> >> Cc: Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net>, Pantera Owners Club of America
> <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> >> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] tumbler
> >>
> >> Chris,
> >>
> >> Send us pics please....
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> > On Apr 19, 2024, at 17:41, Christopher Kimball
> <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Larry Finch was kind enough to walk me through the paper clip
> trick,
> >> > unfortunately, it was to no Avail!
> >> > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S9+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable
> >> > smartphone
> >> > -------- Original message --------
> >> > From: Charles Engles <cengles at cox.net>
> >> > Date: 4/19/24 5:23 PM (GMT-08:00)
> >> > To: 'Christopher Kimball' <chrisvkimball at msn.com>, 'Pantera
> Owners Club
> >> > of America' <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
> >> > Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] tumbler
> >> >
> >> > Dear Chris,
> >> > ......or is this a case for Mike Drew's Magical
> Paper Clip
> >> > Ignition Trick????
> >> > Calling Mike. Come in Mike.
> >> > Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From: DeTomaso
> [[1]mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On
> >> > Behalf
> >> > Of Christopher Kimball
> >> > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 7:05 PM
> >> > To: Pantera Owners Club of America
> >> > Subject: [DeTomaso] tumbler
> >> > Hi folks,
> >> > Recently I remember a post about ignition tumblers, and that
> they were
> >> > difficult to find.
> >> > "Ha!" I thought, "At least I don't have that problem with my
> car!"
> >> > Oops. Today my key decided to only go into the ignition switch
> >> > halfway. It
> >> > will not go in any further, even after squirting half a can of
> Houdini
> >> > in
> >> > it. I was fortunate that I could wiggle the key around enough
> to get
> >> > it to
> >> > work so I could get home this afternoon, but once home, I could
> jiggle
> >> > myself to death and that key will not go in.
> >> > I talked to a couple of vendors, and neither has any for sale,
> and
> >> > apparently, they are no longer made.
> >> > Before I bypass the ignition switch entirely and mount a giant
> light
> >> > switch
> >> > on my dash to start the car, does anyone have one they would be
> willing
> >> > to
> >> > sell to me, or know where I might find one?
> >> > Thanks for your help!
> >> > Sincerely,
> >> > Chris
> >> >
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