WTB

[Mac]

WTB spare tire lock & key.

 

[secluff]

Mac, locating an original Ford unit could be a tough find. It was not a stand-alone option and was only available one-year (1973) on the first-generation Mustang as part of the Appearance Protection Group option ($36.00 on all models except Grande which was $23.38)  It was also used on other Ford car lines through 1979/80 and the 1974-1976 F100-F350.

Ford part# is D3FZ-1386-A. I did not check all my sources but a quick search turned up one on E-Bay.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-1979-SPARE-TIRE-LOCK-KEY-FORD-HOT-ROD-TRUCK-D3FZ-1386-A/273739602080?hash=item3fbc26d8a0:g:lt8AAOSwM4RcecuG

As you can see not a cheap item but at least the seller does have a "Make an Offer" option.

You could also check with Don @ Ohio Mustang Supply or Mike @ Motor City Mustang. They might have some NOS units or possibly some gently used ones looking for a new home.  Good luck with your search!

 

[Motorcity Mustang]

Mac, locating an original Ford unit could be a tough find. It was not a stand-alone option and was only available one-year (1973) on the first-generation Mustang as part of the Appearance Protection Group option ($36.00 on all models except Grandé which was $23.38)  It was also used on other Ford car lines through 1979/80 and the 1974-1976 F100-F350.

Ford part# is D3FZ-1386-A. I did not check all my sources but a quick search turned up one on E-Bay.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-1979-SPARE-TIRE-LOCK-KEY-FORD-HOT-ROD-TRUCK-D3FZ-1386-A/273739602080?hash=item3fbc26d8a0:g:lt8AAOSwM4RcecuG

As you can see not a cheap item but at least the seller does have a "Make an Offer" option.

You could also check with Don @ Ohio Mustang Supply or Mike @ Motor City Mustang. They might have some NOS units or possibly some gently used ones looking for a new home.  Good luck with your search!

 Unfortunately I sold the last spare tire lock/key a couple of months ago.  Don, Any chance you have any of these for Mac?

 

[Mac]

Mac, locating an original Ford unit could be a tough find. It was not a stand-alone option and was only available one-year (1973) on the first-generation Mustang as part of the Appearance Protection Group option ($36.00 on all models except Grandé which was $23.38)  It was also used on other Ford car lines through 1979/80 and the 1974-1976 F100-F350.

Ford part# is D3FZ-1386-A. I did not check all my sources but a quick search turned up one on E-Bay.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-1979-SPARE-TIRE-LOCK-KEY-FORD-HOT-ROD-TRUCK-D3FZ-1386-A/273739602080?hash=item3fbc26d8a0:g:lt8AAOSwM4RcecuG

As you can see not a cheap item but at least the seller does have a "Make an Offer" option.

You could also check with Don @ Ohio Mustang Supply or Mike @ Motor City Mustang. They might have some NOS units or possibly some gently used ones looking for a new home.  Good luck with your search!

Thanks for the heads up on ebay.  I was hoping to find a good used one, but I may just have to bite the bullet and buy NOS.

 

[Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs]

That was one of the add on options I put on my Mach 1. Thought it would be good theft deterrent at shows with the space saver spare. Here is pic of it. You can get a trunk key cut with the spare lock on one side and the trunk on the other if you do not want to have the trunk lock tumblers changed.

 

[secluff]

Mac,

there were over 20,000 73 Mustangs equipped with this option so you would figure at least a few of 'em would be laying around in an old shoebox full of junk!  The D3FZ lock was used on the Mustang line through 1978 with the 79/ Fox Mustang utilizing a different lock. The lock was eventually discontinued in 1995 and was selling at a whopping $6.50! Sure would like to get in contact with Dr. Profesor Emment Brown and give him a wish list of things to bring back!!  :whistling:

As I stated earlier the seller does have a "Make an Offer" button and just might be in a Christmas mood! It doesn't hurt to give it a try!!