Source for Accurate Boot Handle

[LMH]

So looking around the web, I'm astonished at how poor the Wilmot Breeden boot handle reproductions are. Not accurate at all. Does anyone know a source for an accurate reproduction?
Here is an original:





Larry

[Ron61]

You might look at this one at Cobra Restorers. They have two on this page and one of them is supposed to be the original type.

https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...rt~A2~cadeffib

Ron

[LMH]

Thanks Ron! The link didn’t work for me but I found them on their site. That looks pretty good. Appreciate it!
Larry

[Mongoose930]

Or you could buy an original and retrofit it with the correct tumbler and key:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-WILMOT-...frcectupt=true

[LMH]

Thanks! I have an original one for my car but was looking for a retail source for new ones. I think we've found it in the UK but need to actually get one to see how good it is.
Larry

[Mongoose930]

Hi Larry,

Have you looked at these guys:

https://www.europaspares.com/cobra-d...andle-set.html

They do sell the boot handle as a stand alone item and they will sell the bonnet handles without locks if you want them that way.

[LMH]

Yeah, I did look at them. Tony Branda has the same set. I think we’ve found the company that supplies them and are going to buy a couple from their US distributor. So we’ll see what they look like once we have them. Appreciate the help!
Larry