Sometimes there's just NO 'simple' answer!!

Last edited by 6sally6 (10/23/2022 11:09 AM)

Remove a door lock, and have a key cut for it. Some places can still cut a key by the numbers stamped on original locks.

I would try all the Ford keys I had!! Sometimes you get lucky. The keys that came with my 67 was the same cut for the 85 that I had.

For a fee, the locksmith should come to you.

The 1/2” drill bit is the most cost effective method.

zakdaddy99 wrote:

On these old cars the door and ignition keys are different. I bought a set that had the ignition and doors keyed alike. So unless that had been done on your car, pulling the door lock probably wouldn't help. Back to the drill idea..

These old cars had two keys when new. Doors/ignition, and boot/glovebox.
The thinking was that you could secure your belongings, when you had to give a key to a valet or mechanic.
This won't help Ed if he doesn't have the door lock though.
 

50vert wrote:

Remove a door lock, and have a key cut for it. Some places can still cut a key by the numbers stamped on original locks.

I'll second this option, the local locksmith was able to do that for me.  If there numbers on the door lock, it is worth a try.
 

HudginJ3 wrote:

If I remember correctly hold the chrome outer ring in place, push in on the switch from the back side and turn it. I don't remember how far, if it's a quarter turn or screw it off. The switch has a spring on it that you are pushing against that is fairly heafty. Then take the switch to a lock smith to get a key made.

Can’t do that unless the key/tumbler have been removed with the key

I tried the key I still have from my 57 Fairlane I had in 66. It worked on my 66! If your not that lucky I would use the cordless Dewalt locksmith 

1/2 inch bit was the key.

Yes sir. Fred Flintstone version too.