Re: [FWDLK] reply to: Keys?

[Thomas Miller <TFM@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Okay,

So what exactly is the "trick" to getting the ignition lock cylinder
out?

It sticks in my mind that there's a little hole you can stick a paper
clip into on the front of the cylinder that will release it, **but**
that the trick only works if you have the proper key inserted.

Can you get it out easily otherwise?  Enquiring minds want to know!!

Thanks gang.

Best Regards,

Thomas F. Miller
tfm@xxxxxxxxxxxx
'57 300C, '57 New Yorker T&C Wagon(s)

>>> Jan & Roger van Hoy <vanhilla@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 4/6/2005 8:06 PM >>>
I agree, a locksmith can do it easily.  A problem I had was that the
door locks were worn and he needed the ignition lock to make a key.
Actually, on our cars it's easier to get the ignition switch out and
back in than the door lock.

Not sure about the "lovebox lock"  I've been looking for that key for a
long time! LOL

--Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, '66
Plymouth, '41 Dodge, '81 Imperial
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: John J. Hertog
  To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 4:30 PM
  Subject: [FWDLK] reply to: Keys?


  Hi Bob,

  The odds of finding a key that will work in your existing locks are
not great. There are too many permutations. However, here's another
approach:  remove the cylinder from one door. Take it to a locksmith,
together with an appropriate key blank. The locksmith should be able to
take that cylinder apart, and, based on the pins, make a key that will
fit it - (and thus will also fit the ignition lock).   You can also
remove the lovebox lock and use that to have him make you a key that
will fit it - and the trunk lock.   All you will need to get, for the
locksmith,  is correct key blanks for that year car, which can usually
be found on eBay.

  John Hertog
  Sag Harbor NY





    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Bob Moore
    To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 5:20 PM
    Subject: [FWDLK] Keys?


    Hi,

    I'm getting a little tired of working on my '58 Dodge Sierra with
it 'hot wired'/toggle switch under the hood, and it is about time to try
and find some keys to fit it!

    Does anyone have a large selection of 'forward look keys' that they
would be willing to 'loan' for a day or two so I can try and find one
that works?

    Thx!

    Bob


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