Ford Script Axle Keys

[NealinCA]

I just removed these from a very nice early 32 rear end. I've never seen them before, but saw some discussion of them with the Model A guys.

Are these carry over Model A parts, or how long did Ford stamp them?

Little details like these are part of what interests me in working on old Fords.

Neal

 

[Lawson Cox]

Just damn. I can't even post a picture and you post one so big I have to slide the thing back and forth on the monitor screen to see it all. LOL

 

[DavidG]

I've encountered them both in used and NOS form. Given how hard they are, they must have been stamped before heat treating.

 

[TerryOH]

I have not found any axle keys to be hardened, but I have not seen the script keys, since I usually work on 34-40. Usually just 1/4" key stock.

 

[Kube]

I have not found any axle keys to be hardened, but I have not seen the script keys, since I usually work on 34-40. Usually just 1/4" key stock.

Terry, like you, I'd never seen any script keys.
And, while I'd never tested the hardness of a key, they do file easy enough so i can't imagine they are "too hard".

 

[Bored&Stroked]

Those are kind of cool . . . haven't noticed (nor paid enough attention) to see this in the past. Thanks for sharing.