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Chapman Miller wheel lock
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:41 pm
by jaybee47
Were these locks ever reproduced? Seems there are many on sale in ebay, facebook, etc. with varying degrees of selling prices.
Re: Chapman Miller wheel lock
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:31 am
by speedytinc
They seem to have been a vary popular accessory.
They come in all period tire sizes. Trick is to find one that fits.
T sized units are harder to come by. Bigger sizes are plentiful @ swap meets.
Re: Chapman Miller wheel lock
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:15 am
by ThreePedalTapDancer
Actually two tricks are required. Finding the correct size to fit your wheel, and remembering to remove it before attempting to drive away.
Re: Chapman Miller wheel lock
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:19 am
by Erik Johnson
Actually, three tricks.
The third trick is finding one with its original key.
I recently sold one to a friend of mine sans key. He had a new key made for about twice the price he paid for the lock.
Re: Chapman Miller wheel lock
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:42 am
by speedytinc
ThreePedalTapDancer wrote: ↑Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:15 am
Actually two tricks are required. Finding the correct size to fit your wheel, and remembering to remove it before attempting to drive away.
The device does give a subtle reminder of its presence within one revolution of the wheel.
An audible warning also on cars with low fender to tire clearance.
