1932 Ignition Cylinder

[Jim P]

Hey guys. I have been looking for a source to get a replacement ignition cylinder and hurd keys for stock '32 column drop. I have also been looking for a replacement ignition switch (the chrome part on the front). Does anyone reproduce these? Any help would be appreciated.

Jim

[JM 35 Sedan]

I don't believe anyone is commercially making that switch lever but if someone knows otherwise I would also be interested in finding out. On the lock cylinder, I would suggest not using a reproduction part. Find and use an original cylinder even if it must be repaired and/or re-keyed. JMHO

[Bruce Lancaster]

Basic cylinder swaps from '32-35...maybe '36, don't have ctalog here. Most original cylinders will revive with just a thorough cleaning...they are normally full of grit.
A drop specialist on the HAMB made a few levers from stainless some years back but I think he has not done another run...they were functional replacements, not truly repros, and could have been worked into a pretty close visual repro.

[Pat/Ohio]

Gentlemen, I would check with Jim Kroll in Ohio. He has had a few cylinders listed either here or on the Early Ford site. www.efv8.org They may have been for doors etc.....can't remember!

Pat

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lancaster

Basic cylinder swaps from '32-35...maybe '36, don't have ctalog here. Most original cylinders will revive with just a thorough cleaning...they are normally full of grit.
A drop specialist on the HAMB made a few levers from stainless some years back but I think he has not done another run...they were functional replacements, not truly repros, and could have been worked into a pretty close visual repro.

Bruce, good info as always. I thought ignition cylinders would be the same from '32-'35 but did not want to risk putting out false info on my earlier post. Being a collector of '35 parts, I have a good supply of '35 cylinders with keys. Now on '36's I do know they used a different and unique to that year only ignition lock cylinder and not being a collector of parts unique to '36, I somehow wound up with a couple nice keyed '36 ign. cylinder locks as well. The '32-'35 ign. cylinder would probably work in a '36 drop but would not be concourse show correct for anyone who is concerned about that. I would love to find a couple of those 'functional replacement' levers....especially if they are the 'Bullseye' design.

[JimOH]

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I have a friend right now who is in the process of making some of the on/off bullseye levers for the 32-35 switch. From what he tells me they will be cast from hardened aluminum that can be polished or plated. He thinks he will have them by Spring Carlisle. I will post it here if these work out. JimOH

[JM 35 Sedan]

Jim, thanks for the tip. I am interested in getting on his list to buy some of these. I would very much appreciate a pm from you on how to get in touch with him so I could discuss some details and also get my name on his list. Thank you!

[32phil]

32 -35 Ign. cylinders were similar but not exactly the same. 32 and some 33 cylinders were polished on the face and had a small locking pin on the rear that acted as a detent. the later ones 34-35 did not have that pin and had a brushed chrome face. I just cut some keys for later cylinders for a friend and they were bare brass on the face. Also last week I purchased a near new 32 cylinder with matching HURD key for $135.00 from Ebay. Soooo ......real 32 cylinders are tough to find and pricey. Hope this helps.

[Zaemo]

Jim, I'll be interested in a few of those levers. Let me know, please!
Phil, I have a bunch of stuff to send you when I get it organized.

Z

[Jim P]

Thanks guys for the information.