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Joe/Ct · 09-20-2010, 11:46 PM

I need to make a copy of the ignition key for my '28 Ford roadster. Any help with identifying a make and number?

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 09-21-2010, 02:30 AM

I just took mine down to the locksmith-----nothing special about it (it's a Briggs).
JMHO

Jack

jw hash · 09-21-2010, 07:12 AM

get a hold of A&L 860 693 0112 I think Al`s boy is still running the business have him mumber a blank key and send it to you then take it to a lock smith and have them duplicate the cut on the one you have

Kurt in NJ · 09-21-2010, 07:26 AM

Most places that cut keys have the most common A key blank, it is usually B1,or B2, and also listed as for locking gas caps.

BillLee/Chandler, TX · 09-21-2010, 08:49 AM

Maybe a locksmith, but not the local WalMart. The DOOR key was duplicated: no problem. But they did not have the blank for the ignition key.

d.j. moordigian · 09-21-2010, 12:11 PM

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Speaking of pop-outs, is the number visible on the outside of the cylinder, had my
p-o rebuilt and thought it showed, now I don't see it. Any help?

Dudley

Joop · 09-21-2010, 03:19 PM

From 1928 until mid 1930 on the original the number was stamped on the round nickel bezel and could be seen.
It is hidden behind the dash if the number is on the key switch housing. (mid 1930 until end).

Tom Endy · 09-21-2010, 03:30 PM

My suggestion is to contact the "Key Guy", Cal Allen, Chandler, AZ 480-892-0456. Cal has been around the hobby for many years and is expert in everything pertaining to Model A keys and locks. He is also a nice fellow to do business with.

Tom Endy

Tom Wesenberg · 09-21-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joop

From 1928 until mid 1930 on the original the number was stamped on the round nickel bezel and could be seen.
It is hidden behind the dash if the number is on the key switch housing. (mid 1930 until end).

Here ia a picture of the 1928-early 1930. The handle on the key is correct for 1930-1931, but it fits this lock and is what came with it when I bought it at the swap meet.

Joop · 09-21-2010, 06:43 PM

Thanks for the picture Tom

d.j. moordigian · 09-21-2010, 08:13 PM

Tom, Joop,.....Thank you, just what I needed.

Dudley

Tom Wesenberg · 09-21-2010, 08:44 PM

Here's a picture of the 1930-1931 key number on the cylinder.

Terry, NJ · 09-22-2010, 04:27 PM

I used locking gas cap blanks. The blank for an Allis Chalmers / Simplicity "Homesteader" mower worked also.

09-20-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
Joe/Ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waterford, CT Posts: 250	Key Blank I need to make a copy of the ignition key for my '28 Ford roadster. Any help with identifying a make and number?

09-21-2010, 02:30 AM	#2
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: Key Blank I just took mine down to the locksmith-----nothing special about it (it's a Briggs). JMHO Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

09-21-2010, 07:12 AM	#3
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Key Blank get a hold of A&L 860 693 0112 I think Al`s boy is still running the business have him mumber a blank key and send it to you then take it to a lock smith and have them duplicate the cut on the one you have

09-21-2010, 07:26 AM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Key Blank Most places that cut keys have the most common A key blank, it is usually B1,or B2, and also listed as for locking gas caps.

09-21-2010, 08:49 AM	#5
BillLee/Chandler, TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The sticks of east Texas Posts: 474	Re: Key Blank Maybe a locksmith, but not the local WalMart. The DOOR key was duplicated: no problem. But they did not have the blank for the ignition key. __________________ Bill Lee http://www.CedarCreekAs.org

09-21-2010, 12:11 PM	#6
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Key Blank Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Speaking of pop-outs, is the number visible on the outside of the cylinder, had my p-o rebuilt and thought it showed, now I don't see it. Any help? Dudley

09-21-2010, 03:19 PM	#7
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,952	Re: Key Blank From 1928 until mid 1930 on the original the number was stamped on the round nickel bezel and could be seen. It is hidden behind the dash if the number is on the key switch housing. (mid 1930 until end).

09-21-2010, 03:30 PM	#8
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Key Blank My suggestion is to contact the "Key Guy", Cal Allen, Chandler, AZ 480-892-0456. Cal has been around the hobby for many years and is expert in everything pertaining to Model A keys and locks. He is also a nice fellow to do business with. Tom Endy

09-21-2010, 06:43 PM	#10
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,952	Re: Key Blank Thanks for the picture Tom

09-21-2010, 08:13 PM	#11
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Key Blank Tom, Joop,.....Thank you, just what I needed. Dudley

09-21-2010, 08:44 PM	#12
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Key Blank Here's a picture of the 1930-1931 key number on the cylinder.

09-22-2010, 04:27 PM	#13
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Key Blank I used locking gas cap blanks. The blank for an Allis Chalmers / Simplicity "Homesteader" mower worked also.