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***Area-51*** · 06-13-2022, 07:22 PM

I have 35 coupe with the spare tire lock on the car and do not have a key for it....I tried the ignition key, goes in but not the right key.

What are my options here?
Don't want to drill it out, if I dont have to...

doghair3 · 06-13-2022, 09:11 PM

Give this guy a call.

http://www.jessersclassickeys.com/

JM 35 Sedan · 06-14-2022, 09:23 AM

The original key for that locking hubcap was shaped like a football.
One of my '35's had its spare tire locked in place on the rear mount, and of course the key was missing. I was somehow able to remove the complete tire and mount assembly from the back of the car in one piece. Then I was able to go into the back of the wheel with a couple long flat blade screwdrivers and compress the three spring loaded pins on the locking hubcap enough to remove the cap from the wheel. Once that was off, the locking hubcap can be disassembled, and lock cylinder removed. Some of the cylinders will have a key cutting number, but most of mine did not. A good locksmith can rekey the cylinder by replacing its pins.

JM 35 Sedan · 06-14-2022, 01:16 PM

If you get to the point where you have the cylinder removed from the locking cap, contact 32Phil, a member here on Fordbarn who has a good reputation as a locksmith who does quality work.

***Area-51*** · 06-14-2022, 03:45 PM

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Thanks for the tips, I'll see if I can get the while unit off and look into getting a key made....

06-13-2022, 07:22 PM	#1
*Area-51* Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 33	35 coupe spare tire lock I have 35 coupe with the spare tire lock on the car and do not have a key for it....I tried the ignition key, goes in but not the right key. What are my options here? Don't want to drill it out, if I dont have to...

06-13-2022, 09:11 PM	#2
doghair3 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Venetia, Pa. Posts: 51	Re: 35 coupe spare tire lock Give this guy a call. http://www.jessersclassickeys.com/

06-14-2022, 09:23 AM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 35 coupe spare tire lock The original key for that locking hubcap was shaped like a football. One of my '35's had its spare tire locked in place on the rear mount, and of course the key was missing. I was somehow able to remove the complete tire and mount assembly from the back of the car in one piece. Then I was able to go into the back of the wheel with a couple long flat blade screwdrivers and compress the three spring loaded pins on the locking hubcap enough to remove the cap from the wheel. Once that was off, the locking hubcap can be disassembled, and lock cylinder removed. Some of the cylinders will have a key cutting number, but most of mine did not. A good locksmith can rekey the cylinder by replacing its pins. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

06-14-2022, 01:16 PM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 35 coupe spare tire lock If you get to the point where you have the cylinder removed from the locking cap, contact 32Phil, a member here on Fordbarn who has a good reputation as a locksmith who does quality work. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

06-14-2022, 03:45 PM	#5
*Area-51* Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 33	Re: 35 coupe spare tire lock Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the tips, I'll see if I can get the while unit off and look into getting a key made....