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69 ignition and door keys #1576544 02/09/14 09:17 PM 02/09/14 09:17 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	My R/T is pretty much unmolested, if I give the ignition switch to a locksmith can he make a key, not a rekey but a key that would work in the switch and existing door locks? 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1576545 02/09/14 09:30 PM 02/09/14 09:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska astjp2 master
astjp2 master Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska	Usually yes, expensive but yes. 1941 Taylorcraft 1968 Charger 1994 Wrangler 1998 Wrangler 2008 Kia Rio 2017 Jetta I didn't do 4 years and 9 months of Graduate School to be called Mister!

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: astjp2] #1576546 02/09/14 10:55 PM 02/09/14 10:55 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 5,123 Warrenton, VA RoadRunnerJD master
RoadRunnerJD master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 5,123 Warrenton, VA	Dave, there is a key code but I think you need a key to remove the ignition switch from the switch housing so that you can see the code. However, the same key code is stamped on the side of the door locks. He can use a door lock to make an ignition key but I think he has to know the 1969 Chrysler key codes? There is a lock smith who lurks on this forum that made some for Alaska A12's car that was shipped to Germany. He only charged $20. (Unfortunately, it didn't work but it would have helped if he had the lock to test it.) It would be better if you could get a replacement ignition key so that you can use your existing door locks because the repros do not fit very well. I bought a repro ignition and door lock set and they crimped my door because they were too tight when you tried to slide the spring clip in between the lock and the inside of the door. I ended up buying some used originals off of Moparts and they were a lot better.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1576547 02/09/14 11:09 PM 02/09/14 11:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY RJS master
RJS master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY	Quote: My R/T is pretty much unmolested, if I give the ignition switch to a locksmith can he make a key, not a rekey but a key that would work in the switch and existing door locks? Every time I buy a Mopar I've had to have keys made or locks re-pinned. I don't know why guys always say it's expensive??? I never paid more than 15-20 bucks. Ron

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: RoadRunnerJD] #1576548 02/09/14 11:15 PM 02/09/14 11:15 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Quote: Dave, there is a key code but I think you need a key to remove the ignition switch from the switch housing so that you can see the code. However, the same key code is stamped on the side of the door locks. He can use a door lock to make an ignition key but I think he has to know the 1969 Chrysler key codes? There is a lock smith who lurks on this forum that made some for Alaska A12's car that was shipped to Germany. He only charged $20. (Unfortunately, it didn't work but it would have helped if he had the lock to test it.) It would be better if you could get a replacement ignition key so that you can use your existing door locks because the repros do not fit very well. I bought a repro ignition and door lock set and they crimped my door because they were too tight when you tried to slide the spring clip in between the lock and the inside of the door. I ended up buying some used originayls off of Moparts and they were a lot better. John, I can pull the ignition switch easier than a door lock but maybe I will pull them all. Is the key info on the broadcast sheet? 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: RoadRunnerJD] #1576549 02/09/14 11:16 PM 02/09/14 11:16 PM
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fastmark master F Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,389 Abilene, Texas	I bought the original key cutter from my Chrysler dealership years ago. There is a a number on the ignition that you can cut a key by.You have to have my book and cutter. Not sure about the doors. Not sure if you can see the number on a b body still in the switch housing or not. I don't think you can.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: fastmark] #1576550 02/09/14 11:31 PM 02/09/14 11:31 PM
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RoadRunnerJD master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 5,123 Warrenton, VA	Quote: I bought the original key cutter from my Chrysler dealership years ago. There is a a number on the ignition that you can cut a key by.You have to have my book and cutter. Not sure about the doors. Not sure if you can see the number on a b body still in the switch housing or not. I don't think you can. If you have the book and the cutter, can you cut keys? Maybe you can help Dave... but I don't think you can release the ignition lock from the switch housing without a key. You can't push the retainer pin in unless you turn the key. You have to get the code off a door lock. The key cutter person really needs a lock to test the key because just cutting it from the code is not foolproof.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: RoadRunnerJD] #1576551 02/09/14 11:42 PM 02/09/14 11:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Are these originals? 8033680-image.jpg (62 downloads) 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1576552 02/09/14 11:45 PM 02/09/14 11:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY RJS master
RJS master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY	Quote: Are these originals? Dave don't know the answer but if they are E-Bay keys stay away. The locksmith told me most E-Bay keys don't cut well. I always buy mine from RT Specialties and bring them in and never had a bad cut. Also most good Locksmiths may still have blanks to sell and cut for you. Ron

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: RJS] #1576553 02/09/14 11:50 PM 02/09/14 11:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Quote: Quote: Are these originals? Dave don't know the answer but if they are E-Bay keys stay away. The locksmith told me most E-Bay keys don't cut well. I always buy mine from RT Specialties and bring them in and never had a bad cut. Also most good Locksmiths may still have blanks to sell and cut for you. Ron Ron, thanks for the info, yes that pic was from eBay 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1576554 02/10/14 12:31 AM 02/10/14 12:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,516 Las Vegas, NV 6bblgt I Live Here
6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,516 Las Vegas, NV	I have a limited number of original keys & have the ability to punch them as original with a EP ('69/E series primary) door/ignition code and ES ('69/E series secondary) trunk/glove box/console code. 8033740-curtis-15-A65588.jpg (43 downloads)

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: 6bblgt] #1576555 02/10/14 12:39 AM 02/10/14 12:39 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Quote: I have a limited number of original keys & have the ability to punch them as original with a EP ('69/E series primary) door/ignition code and ES ('69/E series secondary) trunk/glove box/console code. I'm going to need 6 sets, 2 each for the R/T, A12 and 500 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1576556 02/10/14 03:43 AM 02/10/14 03:43 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,559 Oh H His and Her 69's pro stock
His and Her 69's pro stock H Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,559 Oh	How did you loose so many keys to different cars??? Just wondering. David

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: His and Her 69's] #1576557 02/10/14 04:36 AM 02/10/14 04:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska astjp2 master
astjp2 master Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska	They are hot! LOL 1941 Taylorcraft 1968 Charger 1994 Wrangler 1998 Wrangler 2008 Kia Rio 2017 Jetta I didn't do 4 years and 9 months of Graduate School to be called Mister!

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: His and Her 69's] #1576558 02/10/14 04:36 AM 02/10/14 04:36 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE OP I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Quote: How did you loose so many keys to different cars??? Just wondering. David I might have the keys for the A12, but the. R/T and 500 were motorless bodies when I got them with no keys 8033958-image.jpg (33 downloads) 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1576559 02/10/14 06:31 AM 02/10/14 06:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,516 Las Vegas, NV 6bblgt I Live Here
6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,516 Las Vegas, NV	Here are the blanks I have that cover most of the '60s, I'm missing a trunk key that was used on some ("CB" - series codes) '64-'67 cars. 8033985-DansKeys.jpg (40 downloads)

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: 6bblgt] #1576560 02/10/14 06:49 AM 02/10/14 06:49 AM
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6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,516 Las Vegas, NV	& a "ES" series trunk lock. 8033987-ES1088-trunklock.jpg (33 downloads)

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: 6bblgt] #1576561 02/10/14 06:58 AM 02/10/14 06:58 AM
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6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,516 Las Vegas, NV	Millions of key blanks have been manufactured & Chrysler used the same 1969 version for almost a couple of decades - like everything else over the years - quality has changed. I believe the "A", "B", "other?" stamped on the OEM "Chrysler" branded keys is the manufacturer: "B" = Briggs & Stratton.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: 6bblgt] #1576562 02/10/14 08:09 AM 02/10/14 08:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,389 Abilene, Texas F fastmark master
fastmark master F Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,389 Abilene, Texas	Quote: I have a limited number of original keys & have the ability to punch them as original with a EP ('69/E series primary) door/ignition code and ES ('69/E series secondary) trunk/glove box/console code. That is the same stuff I have at the shop.

Re: 69 ignition and door keys [Re: 6bblgt] #1576563 02/10/14 01:28 PM 02/10/14 01:28 PM
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1970A13 super stock 1 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 705 rockford illinois	Quote: Millions of key blanks have been manufactured & Chrysler used the same 1969 version for almost a couple of decades - like everything else over the years - quality has changed. I believe the "A", "B", "other?" stamped on the OEM "Chrysler" branded keys is the manufacturer: "B" = Briggs & Stratton. Very interesting,rumor has it that B/S made way more money on car keys in the 60s than they ever did on small engines!

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