Guest Granny K Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hello!I posted this query to one of the many threads re: the Maxwell, and got a nice response that my key is similar to a Model T Ford key, but that one is completely flat. At least I now know it IS a car key. Out of a huge number of very old family keepsakes I recently inherited, an ancestor's list of items included "Key to Maxwell Automobile 1916 - Horace Foster". (This ancestor often listed where he got the item - or, in this case perhaps, who owned the auto). This is the only key that I can't identify, so far. You'll note that the solid protrusion is tubular in shape.I would like assurance, if possible, that this is indeed the 1916 Maxwell auto key that is on his list.Thanks very much.Granny KMontana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcvs Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 This looks like some sort of tool. I have a 1917 Maxwell and the key looks nothing like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Model T Ford 1914-1919 all cars and trucks, continued thru 1922 on cars and trucks without starter and generator. Edited August 17, 2013 by Layden B spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Granny K Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks so much! That's one more thing in the keepsakes I have that I have gotten identified. So appreciate it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcvs Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I don't think you have it identified, as it is definitely not the key to a Maxwell from 1916 or 1917. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Pretty much looks like this one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Granny K Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I don't think you have it identified, as it is definitely not the key to a Maxwell from 1916 or 1917. Thanks!Perhaps I posted incorrectly - the reply here was supposed to be in reply of the post by Layden B. that informed me the key is a "Model T Ford 1914-1919 all cars and trucks, continued thru 1922 on cars and trucks without starter and generator." You are right - it's not the Maxwell key on my gt-uncle's list. I found a Model-T Ford key on another website, and it is identical to mine. I just never knew that any car key looked like that. I guess I'll have to find out what a 1918 Maxwell key looks like, too, just in case I run across it in the boxes of keepsakes I've received!Thanks for the input.Granny K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Granny K Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Pretty much looks like this one!![ATTACH=CONFIG]209165[/ATTACH]EXACTLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcvs Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Give me a few weeks and I will show you exactly what a 1917 Maxwell key looks like. My Maxwell is 35 miles from where I live and taking digital photographs doesn't go all that well for me sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Granny K Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Give me a few weeks and I will show you exactly what a 1917 Maxwell key looks like. My Maxwell is 35 miles from where I live and taking digital photographs doesn't go all that well for me sometimes.That will be great! And, I know what you mean about the digital photographs - it's still hit and miss with me, too. Thanks, much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Granny, it depends on which dash you have as Maxwell used several during this time: if your dash looks like this, you need this type key. Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) If your dash looks like this, you need this type key. Many times keys are marked Clum Mfg. Co. with the numbers 2624 or 3540. Howard Dennis Edited August 18, 2013 by hddennis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank S Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Were all 16 17 keys the same for dash that looks like picture hdennis #11 reply?I need to find one or have one made. Demensions would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Were all 16 17 keys the same for dash that looks like picture hdennis #11 reply?I need to find one or have one made. Demensions would be helpful.Frank, of the 10-15 Maxwell dashes I've worked on all have been keyed the same. Good News, there is a lot of three keys on eBay right now!http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-OLD-VINTAGE-CLUM-AUTO-KEYS-BIN-/171386789270?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e772dd96Howard Dennis Edited July 15, 2014 by hddennis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank S Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Thanks, actually looking for one similar to your post #11 Aug.18, 2013, square hole that round shaft fits into.My dimmer switch knob is broken off and need to replace with compatible switch along with the 2 shunt resistors.Frank S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks, actually looking for one similar to your post #11 Aug.18, 2013, square hole that round shaft fits into.My dimmer switch knob is broken off and need to replace with compatible switch along with the 2 shunt resistors.Frank SSorry Frank that was the only example I've ever seen and I sold the dash a few years ago on eBay. I was able to find a few pictures that might help you.Howard Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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