Old Ford Key. Anyone Know How Old?
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looks like an aftermarket key blank to me - maybe 1950 or so? I had a 1950 Ford truck and the key had the same shape. Is that a car on one side? Edit: On second thought that block style lettering on "ford" makes me think it's later.
From what I can find, that Ford crest style was used in the early 1960s. Not exactly like it, but very close. I'm thinking this is an aftermarket key that did a 'kinda-like' version of the crest logo to avoid any trademark problems.
https://autouniversum.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/1962-ford-crest.jpg
Although, here's one that the seller is calling an OEM Ford key blank from 1935-1951 that is exactly like yours, complete with the futuristic car on the back.
https://www.ebay.com/p/Original-OEM...gs-Stratton-Groove-17-1125f-H5-NOS/1040396589
https://autouniversum.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/1962-ford-crest.jpg
Although, here's one that the seller is calling an OEM Ford key blank from 1935-1951 that is exactly like yours, complete with the futuristic car on the back.
https://www.ebay.com/p/Original-OEM...gs-Stratton-Groove-17-1125f-H5-NOS/1040396589
flyguy784
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Could be a ford tractor key. I recall some Ford tractors used Briggs and Straton engines. Smaller type yard tractors.
Silversmith45
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I found this key the other day. It has been a while since I've seen a single edged car key.
Beach Bum
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only thing I could find
https://picclick.com/Original-Oem-Ford-Key-Blank-1935-1951-Briggs-181941784862.html
https://picclick.com/Original-Oem-Ford-Key-Blank-1935-1951-Briggs-181941784862.html
metaladdict
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I doubt that went to a car.
It went to a car. So did the Chrysler key. Yes it is a reproduction car key also. Briggs and Stratton made keys to a lot of cars.
These are originals.
I have two sets of originals and a few singles. I do not know the age though. Mine are underwater finds.
These are originals.
I have two sets of originals and a few singles. I do not know the age though. Mine are underwater finds.
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Ironically, Ford is the company that invented the "double-edge" key.
My 68 Mustang has these, and it rocks because they never go in backwards...
My 68 Mustang has these, and it rocks because they never go in backwards...
E-Bay says they are for a 39 - 51 Ford. I found my two complete sets:
GLASSHOPPER1955
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Thats Chrysler - Plymouth -Dodge 1960s to 70s. Ignition key. The trunk key was similar but round. Had several cars that used that exact key and I still have a bunch of them.
GLASSHOPPER1955
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I remember people in the late 60s who bought Fords and seeing those double-sided keys for the first time.
Silverfishin
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I had keys that looked identical to that for my 72 dodge charger.
That key brings back some good memories. I sold our 1948 Chrysler Windsor a couple years ago right after our daughter was born. It had the exact same key, was one of three for the car.
