Iowaboy Posted July 28, 2018 Report Posted July 28, 2018 I have a 50 B2b from the original owner(my father-in-law). So i poured the oil out of the oil bath air cleaner to replace it. Lying in the oil was an ignition key with a key tag. I fits the truck perfectly in the passenger door and ignition. The key i had been using is brass and looks original as it has identical border design, however it is so worn that it hangs up in the ignition and won't work in the door at all. The key I found in the air cleaner is steel, not brass. So is it original? don't know. I have included a picture. It has a tag with a number and the same name (Hurd) as the key. The tag is labeled "Record and detach" ????. Not sure why. Is there, or was there, a data base somewhere that an ignition key could be reproduced if i have this number? At the dealership? 3 Quote
Al Peterson Posted July 28, 2018 Report Posted July 28, 2018 Super cool find and how bizarre! I don’t see any picture attached to the post though. Quote
Iowaboy Posted July 28, 2018 Author Report Posted July 28, 2018 I'm trying to post a photo. Not much luck so far. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 29, 2018 Report Posted July 29, 2018 I think I'll do that to hide my keys! 1 Quote
Mike36 Posted July 29, 2018 Report Posted July 29, 2018 10 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said: I think I'll do that to hide my keys! Db4, hope your memory is better than mine or they will also be hidden from you! 1 Quote
John Rogers Posted July 29, 2018 Report Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) It sounds like something my Uncle Jay would have done. He always used to hide a extra key somewhere in the engine compartment. In later years (the 80's) he would attach one to inside of the lid of the windshield washer reservoir with a string or twist tie . I forgot all about that until I saw this thread then it all came back. He was one heck of a mechanic. He learned it working on aircraft during WW2 when he was in the Army. I sure do miss him John Edited July 29, 2018 by John Rogers Quote
Brent B3B Posted July 29, 2018 Report Posted July 29, 2018 20 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said: I think I'll do that to hide my keys! no need to hide them Rob, just send me a spare for the "Green machine" and "Big Red" i'll keep them safe for you 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 30, 2018 Report Posted July 30, 2018 Right before I end up in the nursing home I'll send both sets Brent! Ah... as long as I still have what's left of my mind. 2 Quote
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