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Flathead 1930 · 08-26-2023, 07:08 AM

Would anyone know where i can purchase a cylinder tumbler with key for a 1936 to 1947 ford. After being told by a vendor that they had four and would ship the day of call, I proceeded to remove the original with a broken key. After two weeks and numerous unanswered calls, no tumbler. All the aftermarket vendors are out of stock. This is not a concourse car, so just a quality functioning tumbler will be fine. Thanks for any help-information.

38 coupe · 08-26-2023, 07:15 AM

FYI, I think the ignition key style changed in 1939. Said another way 32-38 keys are one style and 39-47 keys are a second style.

TJ · 08-26-2023, 07:19 AM

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nelsb01 · 08-26-2023, 07:34 AM

I agree with 38 coupe.

If you can attach a photo (especially the rear), others may be able to assist. I have some, but dont want to offer you the incorrect one.

Flathead 1930 · 08-26-2023, 09:19 AM

Please let me know if you need additional pictures.

Kube · 08-26-2023, 09:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flathead 1930

Would anyone know where i can purchase a cylinder tumbler with key for a 1936 to 1947 ford. After being told by a vendor that they had four and would ship the day of call, I proceeded to remove the original with a broken key. After two weeks and numerous unanswered calls, no tumbler. All the aftermarket vendors are out of stock. This is not a concourse car, so just a quality functioning tumbler will be fine. Thanks for any help-information.

Looks like 40? Yes?

Flathead 1930 · 08-26-2023, 10:07 AM

Not sure, it is actually in a 1930 Ford Coupe. That’s the reason i posted a picture of the steering column drop mount.

Zeke3 · 08-26-2023, 12:33 PM

You should contact either 32Phil or Flatheadcoupe about your lock cylinder. They may be able to help with repair or replacement.

nelsb01 · 08-26-2023, 02:02 PM

Check with the guys that know -- as suggested by Zeke3.

I may have a replacement for you -- but currently not near the locks.
Will be later this week --

big job · 08-27-2023, 05:54 AM

same problem here. So I bought new tumbler & keya I think vintique or something total junk found the little eccentric is too small to work. For 7 yrs driving with a dead cylinder no key that looks locked but the modern crook has no clue anyways about these. I often think how Clyde Barrows stole these cars ?? with no key and locked ??

Flathead 1930 · 08-27-2023, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelsb01

Check with the guys that know -- as suggested by Zeke3.

I may have a replacement for you -- but currently not near the locks.
Will be later this week --

Thanks for your help, i just purchased one.
Ray

JimG · 08-27-2023, 08:05 AM

I think I read that the 34 Fordor that Bonnie and Clyde were killed in was stolen with the keys left in the ignition. Not sure about others they stole.

kustoman · 08-27-2023, 09:05 PM

I am looking for one too, if anybody can help please.

nelsb01 · 08-29-2023, 03:18 PM

Kustoman

I have sent you a private message

08-26-2023, 07:08 AM	#1
Flathead 1930 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western NY Posts: 29	1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key Would anyone know where i can purchase a cylinder tumbler with key for a 1936 to 1947 ford. After being told by a vendor that they had four and would ship the day of call, I proceeded to remove the original with a broken key. After two weeks and numerous unanswered calls, no tumbler. All the aftermarket vendors are out of stock. This is not a concourse car, so just a quality functioning tumbler will be fine. Thanks for any help-information.

08-26-2023, 07:15 AM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key FYI, I think the ignition key style changed in 1939. Said another way 32-38 keys are one style and 39-47 keys are a second style.

08-26-2023, 07:19 AM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key deleted

08-26-2023, 07:34 AM	#4
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 626	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key I agree with 38 coupe. If you can attach a photo (especially the rear), others may be able to assist. I have some, but dont want to offer you the incorrect one.

08-26-2023, 10:07 AM	#7
Flathead 1930 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western NY Posts: 29	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key Not sure, it is actually in a 1930 Ford Coupe. That’s the reason i posted a picture of the steering column drop mount.

08-26-2023, 12:33 PM	#8
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key You should contact either 32Phil or Flatheadcoupe about your lock cylinder. They may be able to help with repair or replacement.

08-26-2023, 02:02 PM	#9
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 626	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key Check with the guys that know -- as suggested by Zeke3. I may have a replacement for you -- but currently not near the locks. Will be later this week --

08-27-2023, 05:54 AM	#10
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,230	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key same problem here. So I bought new tumbler & keya I think vintique or something total junk found the little eccentric is too small to work. For 7 yrs driving with a dead cylinder no key that looks locked but the modern crook has no clue anyways about these. I often think how Clyde Barrows stole these cars ?? with no key and locked ??

08-27-2023, 08:05 AM	#12
JimG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 244	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key I think I read that the 34 Fordor that Bonnie and Clyde were killed in was stolen with the keys left in the ignition. Not sure about others they stole.

08-27-2023, 09:05 PM	#13
kustoman Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 24	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key I am looking for one too, if anybody can help please.

08-29-2023, 03:18 PM	#14
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 626	Re: 1936-1947 Ford ignition tumbler with Key Kustoman I have sent you a private message