Best source ignition cylinder?

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  1. dbglassing

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    Hello all, first post!
    I've been reading this forum for about a year and love it- but anyways...
    Anyone know of a quality source, preferable made in usa, ignition cylinders? I've noticed, unlike my '72 f250, that many oem style parts are of poor quality. I'm getting close to end of a restore on a 1971 comet gt and just a few more things to go...
    BTW I am familiar with many classic ford parts dealers but would like to hear who/what you guys use.
    Dave
     
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    maybe someone could pull you one from their parts car?
     
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    While I dunno where would be best source for new, you definitely don't want used... By the time Fords of the '70s were a few years old and had 35-40K miles was common the ears were already floppy and loose...
     
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    Not to be argumentative, but mine has 189,000 miles on it and it still works fine. Not floppy or loose at all.
    There's at least a chance that a good used one could be found.
     
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    I bought one from Melvin's. I had no problem with it.

    You realize that this will cause you to have different ignition and door keys unless you have them re-keyed. The other option is a full lock set.

    Micah
     
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