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deskjet894

05-30-2016 @ 8:27 AM

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I have a 1934 Ford pickup with a steering column lock.
The key is long gone and I would like to use the lock.
Who has a replacement or can key the original lock?
Thank You for your help.

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05-30-2016 @ 6:00 PM

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You can remove the lock and have a good locksmith make a new one. Nobody has ever noticed my non Ford script key.

1934 Ford's since 1972

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05-30-2016 @ 6:19 PM

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If you added your general location to your profile there might be someone close. A place in Florida isn't going to help if you live in California. Bob Drake can supply the blanks if you can find a locksmith, https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=B-3685-A A tip I learned with my '32 when duplicating a key is to straighten out a paper clip and lay it in the key cutting machine to space the blank correctly if the machine the locksmith is using doesn't position the key high enough. There might be a code on the lock cylinder that would enable an old Ford locksmith to cut a key from the number. The cylinder can be removed by drilling out the pin that retains it.

Another suggestion, unrelated to the present question, is to keep a complete set of all keys along with your living trust/will (I assume everyone has one) in a safety deposit box or with a trusted friend.

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05-31-2016 @ 5:00 AM

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The original cylinder has a key code stamped into it's side. BE CAREFUL and do not damage the cylinder they are hard to find and pricey, the bottom retaining pin is less than 1/4" long. I have used both Leon Rowell in Iowa and Doug Vogel in Mich. for lock work and keys.

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TomO

05-31-2016 @ 7:39 AM

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Try removing the door lock cylinder first and have a key made for it. The door lock and the ignition lock used the same key when new.

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Don Rogers

06-02-2016 @ 7:25 AM

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As Tom said, try removing the door lock cylinder. If you can get it out, it should have a code number on the side of it. This code should allow you to have a new key punched. I can punch the key if you can get the code. See photo for an example of the key code.

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06-05-2016 @ 1:07 PM

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I am trying to get the door lock cylinder out. There is a bolt holding it in place that you access through a hole in the side of the door. The hole in the door is to small to get a socket on the bolt. Any ideas on how to get the bolt out?

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06-05-2016 @ 1:42 PM

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The door locks are usually held sure that you are trying to remove the correct item.

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The door lock tumbler is held in place by a small threaded allen bolt set screw that is accessible through the small hole. Back the bolt out slightly to remove the tumbler.

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Heres a picture of the set screw in place and removed.

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