Locking hubcap

V12Bill

V12Bill

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I just purchased a spare tire locking hubcap on e bay. It appears the same as another that I have with a few exceptions. The biggest exception is that it does not have a Hurd lock cylinder. Did Ford have more than one supplier for these hubcaps?
 
Yes, Briggs and Stratton versions were available as well (1935). Both the Hurd and the Briggs & Stratton locks used the same key blank/groove for the spare tire locks (in years 1936 autos; 36 thru 39 Pickups. Also the code is stamped on either version of the '36-39 cylinders. The 1935 auto locking Hubcap looked the same, but the lock cylinder was different for the Briggs and Stratton version (used a groove 16 B&S/Basco key).
Regards,
FlatHeadCoupe
 
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Hurd and Briggs & Stratton supplied locking caps to Ford, but the Briggs had a different locking cylindar and the key was shaped differently. Se photos below.
 

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Both the Hurd and the Briggs & Stratton locks used the same key blank/groove for the spare tire locks (in years 1936 autos; 36 thru 39 Pickups.
 
The locking cap Mfg name is embossed into the casting on the rear of the cap (at least for Hurd) . Match the lock to the cap.
 
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