First year Henry ?

[ssffnomad]

Hello. What was the first year Ford put a door lock cylinder on driver side door of a passenger car ?

 

[ford38v8]

I'll take a wild guess: 1949.

 

[Lanny]

I believe it was 1941




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[mercman from oz]

This 1942 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor Sedan that now calls Australia home has Exterior Door Locks on both side.

 

[mercman from oz]

This 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Sedan Coupe that now calls Australia home has Exterior Door Locks on both side.

 

[mercman from oz]

Illustration of the 1942 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor Sedan in the Sales Brochure show Exterior Door Lock on Drivers Side.

 

[mercman from oz]

Illustration of the 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor Sedan in the Sales Brochure show Exterior Door Locks on both Front Doors.

 

[mercman from oz]

Australian Assembled Right Hand Drive 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Sedans and Mercury Sedans never had an external Door Lock on the Drivers Side.

 

[corvette8n]

Stretch, my ‘41 super deluxe has them on both sides.

 

[ssffnomad]

Guys, thanks for replying .
Stretch