The Ford Barn

epw1949 · 11-02-2013, 08:48 PM

Does anyone know how to remove the spring mounted key cover,thats located over the lock cylinder that says Ford?The front looks like a rivet,but the back may be press on,has anyone had any luck taking these apart? Please pm me or email [email protected] Thanks E.P.W.

1 Raggedy Ride · 11-03-2013, 05:41 AM

Ed, I got the brass retainer off of the rivet type head spring pin, which appears to be pressed on......unfortunately, such a great amount of force was needed to remove it, it flew someplace in my basement.......which I haven't found yet....

32phil · 11-03-2013, 11:40 AM

The retainer is crimped on and can be removed with some force. At one time Bob Drake sold a "kit" to replace the retainers on trunk handles, if it is still available it may work on a cap lid. I take them apart in a large clear plastic bag. When stuff flies apart it gets captured by the bag.

Lawson Cox · 11-03-2013, 03:26 PM

Plastic bag is a neat idea when disassembling something with small parts.
Thanks for the tip. Lawson

jim1932 · 11-04-2013, 11:06 PM

You can also put a piece of tape over it. Keeps it from going flying and you can punch through it

epw1949 · 11-10-2013, 05:25 PM

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Thanks to all u ford barners,I will attempt this task.Thanks again E.P.W.

11-02-2013, 08:48 PM	#1
epw1949 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Hamphire Posts: 1,320	1933-34 locking spare tire hupcap Does anyone know how to remove the spring mounted key cover,thats located over the lock cylinder that says Ford?The front looks like a rivet,but the back may be press on,has anyone had any luck taking these apart? Please pm me or email [email protected] Thanks E.P.W.

11-03-2013, 05:41 AM	#2
1 Raggedy Ride Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Henrietta, New York Posts: 118	Re: 1933-34 locking spare tire hupcap Ed, I got the brass retainer off of the rivet type head spring pin, which appears to be pressed on......unfortunately, such a great amount of force was needed to remove it, it flew someplace in my basement.......which I haven't found yet.... __________________ 1 RAGGEDY RIDE

11-03-2013, 11:40 AM	#3
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 936	Re: 1933-34 locking spare tire hupcap The retainer is crimped on and can be removed with some force. At one time Bob Drake sold a "kit" to replace the retainers on trunk handles, if it is still available it may work on a cap lid. I take them apart in a large clear plastic bag. When stuff flies apart it gets captured by the bag. __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

11-03-2013, 03:26 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1933-34 locking spare tire hupcap Plastic bag is a neat idea when disassembling something with small parts. Thanks for the tip. Lawson __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

11-04-2013, 11:06 PM	#5
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,781	Re: 1933-34 locking spare tire hupcap You can also put a piece of tape over it. Keeps it from going flying and you can punch through it __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

11-10-2013, 05:25 PM	#6
epw1949 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Hamphire Posts: 1,320	Re: 1933-34 locking spare tire hupcap Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks to all u ford barners,I will attempt this task.Thanks again E.P.W.