Recent content by LockDoc

If you don't drill it too deep when you drill and tap the retaining pin to remove it, you shouldn't need a new one. Like Terry said above, once you get the lock cylinder out there will be a code number on the side of it and I, or one of the other locksmiths on the board can cut you a key from...

All Sold. Thanks. I have a few NOS Float Needle Valve and Seat sets in the original Ford script boxes. Part number 40-9564. This part number is listed as fitting the following Ford carburetors: 40-9510-B, 48-9510-D, 67-9510-A, 52-9510-B. The price is $10.50 each, shipped in the lower 48. Will...

Thanks guys. I always try to do my best. Some guy that hangs around in the shadows... If you have any questions post 'em up or send me a PM. LockDoc

- Don't know if you can find anything like it here or not... http://krwilsontools.com/pages/tools.html If not you may be able to e-mail him a picture for an ID. LockDoc

Thanks all for making me feel like a part of the family, and for the offers of help. I'm sure I will have a bunch of questions when I get started on it. Wow Jim, a half a century of wrenching on Model A's! How many sets of tools have you worn out... LockDoc

And I would withdraw my guess because I think you hit the nail on the head..:) I thought afterward that my spring and ball retainers had a bigger head on them and the threads were finer. LockDoc

Ken, I think the stop pin being on the wrong side is what would allow the tang to rotate in the opposite direction. If I can find the tang for my disassembled lock I will try it just to see if my thinking is flawed or not. Don't get me wrong, I agree with you that the easiest fix would be...

And you would be correct. It is a 1940 Ford Glove box lock. I think the screws hold the spring and ball in the column drop for the on/off lever. See if you have a short stiff spring and a small ball bearing in the bin too. LockDoc

Thanks antiquepa. I can't wait to start on it. I may be able to sneak a few hours into it this Spring... LockDoc

- I thought I would bring this thread back to the top to see if I can add to the information. First, the lock has to be completely disassembled to modify or reverse the tang. Looking at a '36 GB lock I have I think the flat tang could be reversed to operate the other direction. As some of the...

Thanks Phil. I have enjoyed reading your posts on here. If you ever have any questions on anything lock related or lock cylinders you need help identifying or anything of that nature don't hesitate to PM me and I will see if I can help. Same goes for anyone else on the board... LockDoc

First year for Ford was '41. I'll have to look in my book for the other two. Edit: Looks like the others were '41 also. LockDoc

Thanks guys. Lanny: I like the idea about the clearcoat. Maybe I could even break an egg in the middle of it...:) LockDoc

Thanks for the warm welcome! I have a pretty well equipped shop, in fact my wife says we are tool poor... I also have a small tumbler. What I found that works a lot better than a tumbler is an old cement mixer that I bought cheap. You can put a lot of stuff in that thing and it comes out like...

Thanks everyone. Hi Tom, One way is to get a short section of an old coping saw blade and grind off all of the teeth except one or two. Use this to try and work the broken key out. Be sure and spray some penetrating oil in it first. Charles had another good post below using a fish hook. What...