The Ford Barn

Ramblin Reck · 05-24-2022, 02:33 PM

I took my Ford to a locksmith and he had one of those little picks that criminals use to pick locks and he felt around in there and said that there were no "guts" inside the lock. I am wondering if I couldn't use a drill and drill out the steel plug that holds the lock cylinder in place like Mac Van Pelt did in this write up.....

http://vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/1939f...oration-10.htm

I am thinking that I would not have to be quite so careful as Mac was in his description. After getting the plug out then the cylinder should come out also. I would ask Mac about this process but he is out of pocket for awhile. I could then buy another cylinder with matching key and install it. Not sure if they are hard to find. Maybe 32Phil has some cylinders in stock that would work? Comments will be appreciated

TJ · 05-24-2022, 05:48 PM

Try to buy an original lock. They are out there. The repos are a little lame.

Kube · 05-24-2022, 05:53 PM

I may have NOS locks. As has been previously advised, the repops are poop.
I'd suggest you thread that hole the plug came out of and install a pointed set screw in its place.
If you'd like me to look for a lock, let me know.

38convsedan · 05-24-2022, 06:01 PM

Good luck with your project

Zeke3 · 05-24-2022, 08:46 PM

Check with 32Phil or FlatheadCoupe, either one can probably put the guts back in for you or fix you up with a replacement cylinder.

swoopNZ · 05-25-2022, 01:36 AM

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I would get a replacement and key from Kube.

TJ · 05-25-2022, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by swoopnz

i would get a replacement and key from kube.

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05-24-2022, 02:33 PM	#1
Ramblin Reck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 245	Key needed for 39 Ford I took my Ford to a locksmith and he had one of those little picks that criminals use to pick locks and he felt around in there and said that there were no "guts" inside the lock. I am wondering if I couldn't use a drill and drill out the steel plug that holds the lock cylinder in place like Mac Van Pelt did in this write up..... http://vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/1939f...oration-10.htm I am thinking that I would not have to be quite so careful as Mac was in his description. After getting the plug out then the cylinder should come out also. I would ask Mac about this process but he is out of pocket for awhile. I could then buy another cylinder with matching key and install it. Not sure if they are hard to find. Maybe 32Phil has some cylinders in stock that would work? Comments will be appreciated __________________ "Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems!" ROGER, WILCO, OUT!

05-24-2022, 05:48 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Key needed for 39 Ford Try to buy an original lock. They are out there. The repos are a little lame.

05-24-2022, 05:53 PM	#3
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: Key needed for 39 Ford I may have NOS locks. As has been previously advised, the repops are poop. I'd suggest you thread that hole the plug came out of and install a pointed set screw in its place. If you'd like me to look for a lock, let me know. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

05-24-2022, 06:01 PM	#4
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Key needed for 39 Ford Good luck with your project

05-24-2022, 08:46 PM	#5
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,406	Re: Key needed for 39 Ford Check with 32Phil or FlatheadCoupe, either one can probably put the guts back in for you or fix you up with a replacement cylinder.

05-25-2022, 01:36 AM	#6
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: Key needed for 39 Ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would get a replacement and key from Kube.