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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Ron Brown, Aug 21, 2022.

  1. Ron Brown
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    Just picked up this coupe and and found this gizmo for a steering column stand...its keyed and the key rotates no problem, but not sure what the heck its for....any ideas? 6FBEA358-25FA-4A44-A4B3-F8F180FE8945.jpeg 8B945F4F-4149-4FAA-A059-BBEAC822997C.jpeg 1A1706FA-1A05-493D-A24C-605EC436B293.jpeg
     
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  2. squirrel
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    One day, you need to drive a stocker....
     
  3. badshifter
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    The original ignition switch lock and in some cases a column lock.
     
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  4. Boneyard51
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    Column lock and/ or ignition switch!





    Bones
     
  5. fastcar1953
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    1940's anti theft device.
     
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  6. jaracer
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    It is part of the original ignition system. First you had to turn the key to unlock the column and allow you to turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Then you pressed the starter button to start the engine.
     
  7. Ron Brown
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    For what year and model....Ive owned 4 different model As and none had this
     
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  8. squirrel
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    Oh yeah...it's from a 32, that's why...
     
  9. fastcar1953
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    late 40's Ford
     
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  10. please consult your manual in the glove box........
     
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  11. Ron Brown
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    Yeah....just found it for 32......thanks guys
     
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  12. deucemac
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    It's what Ford called a "coincidental" lock. Meaning you unlocked the steering, coincidentally unlocking the ignition switch.
     
  13. lo-buk
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    Our 35 coupe had the same thing on the original column.
     
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  14. Tim
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    Looks like a fun car! Lots of different configurations of what you have were made by ford but you got the answer already :)


    What’s the plans for this one?
     
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  16. rusty valley
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    originally those Ford locking switches locked into a sleeve that is slid over the steering shaft , held on by a couple set screws, with a notch in it to stop the steering when its locked. You have not told the whole story for us, but if its all 32 column, or built from bits from various years, and it does not lock, they have eliminated the sleeve on the shaft, or maybe even the pin in the mechanism
     
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  17. dwollam
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    I think '47 Ford was the last year for the locking steering. I remember many years later when they reintroduced them like it was some kind of new fangled invention on the then modern cars! Early '70's I think.

    Dave
     
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  18. olscrounger
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    Good setup-I always use them-just be cautious as they won't carry a lot of load. Wire accordingly
     
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  19. 31Apickup
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    F10A149E-423B-44F5-A2A3-BEE06E9E15E7.jpeg I’m using a 40 Ford switch in my 31 coupe build. Wanted to maintain an old style look.
     
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  20. Boneyard51
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    This truck has a similar set up!1937 model! 0D92F746-815C-4E52-8A1A-74F336D0A13A.jpeg
     
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