Re: [FWDLK] reply to: Keys?

[Jan & Roger van Hoy <vanhilla@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Myself, I'd just take the whole switch out and take it to the locksmith and
let him take it apart.  Just mark the wires and remove, then remove the
switch.

You're right, you have to have the correct key in the on position to remove
the lock cylinder from the switch, unless you know how to pick a lock as the
locksmith does.

--Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42 DeSoto, '66
Plymouth, '41 Dodge, '81 Imperial
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Miller" <TFM@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] reply to: Keys?


> 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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