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Old 11-26-2020, 09:04 AM   #1
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Default 1950 F3 Ignition switch and door lock

Is there anywhere I can get original replacement ignition switch and door lock? My ignition switch I'm pretty sure is not original and I have no idea where the door lock key is anymore.

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There are repro key sets out there, usual chinese. But they work. If you can get your door lock cylinder out, a locksmith can make a key to fit if you give him a blank.
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Old 11-26-2020, 05:05 PM   #3
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I think 32phil on this site can key the door lock.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583
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The problem on trucks is getting the door lock cylinder out. It's retained by an Allen-head setscrew almost an inch long, and they rarely come out without a fight.
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Old 11-26-2020, 09:41 PM   #5
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The problem on trucks is getting the door lock cylinder out. It's retained by an Allen-head setscrew almost an inch long, and they rarely come out without a fight.
Hmmm, that doesn't sound fun... So far, almost every bolt I have tried on this has come with minimal effort so I am hoping my luck is on my side. Does anyone have any pictures of this area? I haven't dug into it yet. It might wait a while.

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I think 32phil on this site can key the door lock.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583
Thanks for the link!

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Here's where the access hole is
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Old 11-27-2020, 02:20 PM   #8
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If 32Phil has already returned to Florida for the winter, I can help you out with whatever you need. I have OEM switches, ignition lock cylinders, and door locks for 49-53 available.
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Old 12-27-2020, 09:05 AM   #9
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If 32Phil has already returned to Florida for the winter, I can help you out with whatever you need. I have OEM switches, ignition lock cylinders, and door locks for 49-53 available.
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Thanks, I haven't had time to get back to this for a while. Hopefully I can after the holidays. I'm pretty sure the ignition switch is something Aftermarket because it has a start position. Would like to replace the whole thing with OEM. I'll get the lock out one of these days and reach out again.

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Old 04-02-2021, 09:18 PM   #10
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The problem on trucks is getting the door lock cylinder out. It's retained by an Allen-head setscrew almost an inch long, and they rarely come out without a fight.
Finally got back to this. Got the door lock out. The set screw was the issue, finding it was!!! LOL The manual wasn't kidding when it said "under the door seal". Once I found that screw it came right out. Now to get a key made or maybe a new lock set for the door and ignition.

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Old 04-03-2021, 09:42 AM   #11
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If you but new lock sets, make sure they are originals (as offered above). Without thinking, I order new ones for my '51 car from one of the major suppliers. They were reproductions of obvious inferior quality.
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Old 04-14-2021, 03:18 AM   #12
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I sent my door lock to FlatHeadCoupe, John McClure and within a day after he received it he sent me a quote listing out everything I need to have an OEN matched set. He shipped out my order and sent me tracking number the same day he received payment! Looking forward to receiving it! I'll post pics. Excellent service!!!

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