Re: [Chrysler300] Aluminum keys

["Terry & Andree Hoeman" <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have original aluminum keys in my 49, 50 and 55 Chryslers.  Not sure if 
they started in 46-8 or not but were what was done by 49 for sure.  My 48 
Desoto has brass keys but they were replaced ones I'm sure.

My 64's don't appear to have been aluminum since they went to the pentstar 
then and were a different looking key by then.  Got to admit I had expected 
the 63's to be brass also.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "hmpirish" <hmpirish@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'Chrysler 300 Broadcast'" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Rich Barber" 
<c300@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Aluminum keys


> Hi 300 Fans,  All of my four 56 Chryslers and a 55 NYer I drove in
> highschool (now sadly gone) had/have aluminum keys as originals.  I 
> remember
> clearly my Dad commenting on the set he got the day he took delivery of 
> his
> Windsor about how light weight they felt in his hand and wondering if they
> bent easily.  Those keys are the ones I use today when I drive that car.
> All the Best 300ing !  Phil Irish
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>
> To: "'Chrysler 300 Broadcast'" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 11:35 AM
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Aluminum keys
>
>
>> Recap on keys:
>>
>> '57-'63:  Chryslers and some other Chrysler products probably came with
>> aluminum keys.  Any other information on '55-'56, '64-'65 and Hurst 300's
>> would be appreciated.
>>
>> Apparently, aluminum blanks are now as scarce as hens' teeth.
>>
>> Dealer's replacement key blanks appeared to be the attractive
>> nickel-plated
>> brass keys.  I suspect the grinding wheels used to "cut" keys might have
>> loaded up on aluminum.  The brass keys seemed to wear better and were
>> maybe
>> stronger.  I recall seeing a lot of well-worn aluminum keys on old 
>> MoPars,
>> but brass keys could get pretty well worn, also.
>>
>> Thanks to past and future respondents on this key question.
>>
>> C-300'ly,
>> Rich Barber
>> Brentwood, CA
>> 1955 Chrysler C-300 (with a set of Al keys)
>>
>> there is an aluminum keyblank on 3-bay for the 57-60 chryslers a dead
>> ringer
>> (BUT NEW) for the key I have for my white 300 So it sure looks like the
>> real
>> deal here  item # 170144669106
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=1701
>> 44669106
>>
>> Can anyone confirm which years Chryslers came with aluminum keys from the
>> factory?  I'm pretty sure my '50 and '51 had aluminum keys and maybe
>> Grandpa's '55 DeSoto, also.  I don't think my '63 had aluminum keys.
>>
>> One of my 300Cs (April 1957) has aluminum keys - one is red, but don't
>> remember what lock this fits.  Also I do not know if original keys or 
>> not.
>> Amongst keys that came with Supercharged 300C (late Dec 56), are also a
>> set
>> of aluminum keys. They possibly could be original, because they were with
>> a
>> fair few 1956-58 original letters and receipts that came with car also, 
>> so
>> keys could also date back to then?
>>
>> I got my '61G from the original owner and I got aluminum keys with it. I
>> can't say for sure they are the original keys.
>>
>> my '63 had aluminum keys
>> Mine did, I still have the car and the keys
>>
>>
>> I am pretty sure my '61G does not but my '58 Desoto did (I still have a
>> set).  My '58 Dodge Super D does.  Hope that helps.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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