69 ignition and door keys
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02/09/14 09:17 PM
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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
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Re: 69 ignition and door keys
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02/09/14 09:30 PM
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Usually yes, expensive but yes.
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Re: 69 ignition and door keys
[Re: AZ_A12_BEE]
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02/09/14 11:09 PM
02/09/14 11:09 PM
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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
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Re: 69 ignition and door keys
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02/09/14 11:31 PM
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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.
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Re: 69 ignition and door keys
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02/09/14 11:45 PM
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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
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Re: 69 ignition and door keys
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02/10/14 08:09 AM
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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.
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Re: 69 ignition and door keys
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02/10/14 01:28 PM
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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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