How many Mav/Comet people does it take to get somebody's keys out from a Maverick?

Matterick · 2012-05-28, 19:40

Well...I locked my keys in the car just before the cruise, so we all got to answer that question. Pics basically give it away

The ONLY thing left open on the car was the small window on the passenger side. Heres a picture of everybody trying to gather pieces to make a device to unlock the door

after trying everybodys ford keys and digging around for a good tool we couldn't come up anything that would work...Then along comes this device as we see Cliff demonstrating it. It was built to reach through the window then be able to turn the corner. (It has a magnet on the end)

Its a little bit difficult to see in this picture but this is a shot of the actual 'catch' of the key ring off the front seat! The next obsticle being getting them off the front seat and back to the window where we could snag them!

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And sure enough. The results shown by Micheal!

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Oh yeah and we went cruisin!

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Streetdeacon · 2012-05-28, 21:56

It was a little touch and go but it did work.

**Ryan** · 2012-05-29, 10:17

Thats some creativity. Next time just take a small srewdriver and tap the roll pin out of the vent window hinge. Then it open up more and you can get your arm in to unlock the door. You can even use a prong from a plastic fork and a rock.

**Resto** · 2012-05-29, 10:23

I love Duct Tape.

mike75mav · 2012-05-29, 10:28

That's a new way of doing it. I have locked my keys in the car before and I use a coat hanger and slip it in the door to unlock it, just like a slim jim.

Fish OutOfWater · 2012-05-29, 10:41

Nice shots. Had me laughing. Looks like good camaraderie and lots of fun. Last picture sums up what its all about.

You guys ever hear of a magnetic Hide-A-Key?

**yellow75** · 2012-05-29, 10:46

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Originally Posted by mike75mav

That's a new way of doing it. I have locked my keys in the car before and I use a coat hanger and slip it in the door to unlock it, just like a slim jim.

Trust me a coat hanger was the first thing we looked for

This was like one of those games that you put a quarter in and try to pick up a stuffed animal, only with a twist because the person trying to snag the keys could not see them and had to be given directions from another person, snagged them once and they dropped and almost went down beside door and seat. Had to be very careful to keep magnet away from door so it would not stick to it, sorta like that old childhood game called Operation.

You would have thought with all the Maverick keys around one would have work

I must say there is never a dull moment when Matt is around

Big · 2012-05-29, 18:11

I removed the frigging locking mech in my car. Why bother? Its not going to stop anyone, other than honest people from getting in. Just saying, I have never understood the locking doors thing. Honest people wont come in, dishonest will do WHATEVER it takes to get in. So avoid the hassle..

2012-05-28, 19:40	#1
Matterick Matt Somerville Join Date: 2007-05-11 Location: Lake Stevens WA Posts: 3,712 Vehicle(s): 1973 Maverick 302, 1971 Maverick iTrader: 11 (100%) Images: 24	How many Mav/Comet people does it take to get somebody's keys out from a Maverick? Well...I locked my keys in the car just before the cruise, so we all got to answer that question. Pics basically give it away The ONLY thing left open on the car was the small window on the passenger side. Heres a picture of everybody trying to gather pieces to make a device to unlock the door after trying everybodys ford keys and digging around for a good tool we couldn't come up anything that would work...Then along comes this device as we see Cliff demonstrating it. It was built to reach through the window then be able to turn the corner. (It has a magnet on the end) Its a little bit difficult to see in this picture but this is a shot of the actual 'catch' of the key ring off the front seat! The next obsticle being getting them off the front seat and back to the window where we could snag them! image upload And sure enough. The results shown by Micheal! jpg upload Oh yeah and we went cruisin! upload pictures __________________ My mav so far-- http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=53336

2012-05-28, 21:56	#2
Streetdeacon Streetdeacon Join Date: 2010-02-16 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,126 Vehicle(s): 1977 Maverick 2dr. iTrader: 1 (100%) Images: 42	It was a little touch and go but it did work. __________________

2012-05-29, 10:17	#3
Ryan Ford Addict Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Avondale Az. Posts: 3,064 Vehicle(s): 73 Maverick, 70 F-100, 93 Mustang LX 5.0 5-spd, 2011 Mustang iTrader: 10 (100%) Images: 71	Thats some creativity. Next time just take a small srewdriver and tap the roll pin out of the vent window hinge. Then it open up more and you can get your arm in to unlock the door. You can even use a prong from a plastic fork and a rock. __________________

2012-05-29, 10:28	#5
mike75mav Member Join Date: 2002-03-12 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 543 Vehicle(s): 1975 maverick 4 door iTrader: 15 (100%)	That's a new way of doing it. I have locked my keys in the car before and I use a coat hanger and slip it in the door to unlock it, just like a slim jim. __________________ Michael Salvetti For parts email msalvetti@msn.com 75 maverick 4 dr 250 inline 72 maverick 4 dr 302 70 maverick 2 dr Son's car 250 inline 71 bronco

2012-05-29, 10:41	#6
Fish OutOfWater Brian Join Date: 2007-01-30 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 899 Vehicle(s): 72 Maverick Grabber, 71 Plymouth 'cuda440-6 iTrader: 1 (100%) Images: 68	Nice shots. Had me laughing. Looks like good camaraderie and lots of fun. Last picture sums up what its all about. You guys ever hear of a magnetic Hide-A-Key? __________________ Click HERE to see a video on on Youtube. Click HERE to read all about my 1972 Maverick Grabber.

2012-05-29, 10:23	#4
Resto Benders Evil Twin Join Date: 2010-09-02 Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 1,294 Vehicle(s): 73 Mav Buckets(69 351W, soon to be 408) Floorshift FXBDY AOD ,07 Glide,06 E250HA,01 Silverado iTrader: 9 (100%) Images: 89	I love Duct Tape.

2012-05-29, 18:11	#8
Big Mav Mad Join Date: 2012-05-10 Location: North Idaho Posts: 661 Vehicle(s): 1971 2 door Maverick base 3.3L / 200 C.I.D. iTrader: 0 (0%)	I removed the frigging locking mech in my car. Why bother? Its not going to stop anyone, other than honest people from getting in. Just saying, I have never understood the locking doors thing. Honest people wont come in, dishonest will do WHATEVER it takes to get in. So avoid the hassle.. __________________

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