Ign. switch or key blank

[speedyshark]

By chance does anyone have an ign. switch with a key? Or a key blank # x1199B? This is the one the book calls for and no one in town can get it. They may not even be able to make a key, so would like to find a good working switch with key.

[norrism1]

What year make and model would help.

[Young Ed]

You should be able to go to a good parts store and order a new lock and key to go into your switch.

[moparjack44]

Have you checked e-bay?

Jack

[oldmopar]

Also if you have a real locksmith and bring the ignition he can make you a key. Never did it with a ignition usually do as young ed suggests and just replace the ignition but I have had door and trunk lock keys made for for my plymouths, willys and even had a key made for a model t. You just need to find a locksmith usually a small store in town and not in a mall or super store

[busycoupe]

I just bought key blanks from an ebay site in Nov. Two blanks, one for the ignition and doors, the other for the trunk. I had only one set of keys for my car, and wanted a second set. I have a 48 D24, but the keys are supposed to fit 43-48 Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto and Plymouth. The blanks cost $12.95 for the pair plus $2.00 shipping. I know that is kind of steep for 2 blanks, but it is cheaper than replacing the locks. My local hardware store was able to cut the keys for me. I don't know if this fellow has more blanks, but it may be worth a try. The sellers name is Robert Furtado. His email is rara2u2@msn.com.

[Young Ed]

The hardware store here was able to find more modern blanks that worked just fine in my car and truck. They have a pentastar on the head for my car one and I think the truck one just says Chrysler products on it. I could probably buy them uncut if anyone really cant find them locally. The ebay ones are more expensive because they are the same as your car came with new.

[speedyshark]

Sorry guys it is a 47 D24. Went to a few and no help on locksmiths, however I did drop it off with one who will see what they can do. The thing was no body had any blanks that would fit. Then the guy I left it with said a tumbler was stuck so could not pick the lock to cut key if he found a blank. How do you change the lock in the switch? Don't you have to turn it a certain way to get it out? I have disconnected the wires and unscrewed the one screw that held the switch in.

[wldavis3]

speedy,

These guys will have your key blank. Buy the blank,

then get it cut at your local locksmith. I assume

that you have checked locally at a "mom & pop"

key shop?

http://key-men.com

[steveplym]

roberts motor parts has the cylinder with keys listed for $17.50

1-800-231-3180

website should be in the links

Website is http://www.robertsmotorparts.com

[BobT-47P15]

Getting a key made to fit an existing lock seems to be a lost art around

this town (Joplin). A while back I took a trunk handle with good cylinder,

but no key, to a "locksmith" in the next town......said he could make a

key. He had the lock about 3 weeks.....finally made a key that does not

work very well......and broke the shaft of the lock loose (that little clip

that holds it in place). Charged me about $15 for the mess.

All the other lock shops just said they couldn't make the key.

30 years ago, I used to go to an old established lock shop here,

the guy used the little gun type "lock shooter" (or whatever it was

really called) to determine the cut needed. And his keys always

worked. But, apparently, the law enforcement people (or someone)

declared those shooters illegal......probably they were used by the

crooks also.....so now no locksmiths here seem to have the tool.

If you contact "Mike Maker" who used to participate in this forum,

he might consent to make you a key. Or, he might change the

lock tumblers to conform to an existing key.....if forget which way

he did it. He got pretty good at working with these old Mopar locks.

You'd have to ship the lock, etc to him in Calif.

I sent him a PM and an email - will see if I get a reply.

[BobT-47P15]

Yeah, Shel. That's part of the problem......can't get the tumbler out

without a working key. Ya got no key......then what???? That's

what poses a problem for many of these lock guys.

[Plymouthy Adams]

these locks are so easy to pick when removed from the car...have no need for a key to remove the cylinder..when removed..I rekey the cylinder for whatever key I happen to have on had...it is not hard to do...anyone with a paperclip, small 90 degree flat bar..jewelers file for trimming the tumblers to length and rolling the edge can get-er-done....

[BobT-47P15]

Hey, Tim. Wish you could come here and give a few lessons to our

local lock people. They don't appear to have a clue....about these

old locks.

[Plymouthy Adams]

oh they have a clue..they also don't carry the blanks as they are not HOT SELLER...thus reducing inventory cost to them..the next punk kid taking dad's car for a quick ride and grabbing a spare key is their quick money..also they don't want to bother with real work like re-keying requires...again this is not a difficult task..does a take a few minutes per lock cylinder..service is just a name on a bank these days...satisfaction guarantee is translated to "I am satifisfied with your money and guarantee you will not get it back...!" the chances of a shop getting involved with your insignificant door cylinder is slim these days...I did however find an old shop uptown that would not do the work but would supply the stuff I need including key blanks..just not worth his time and trouble was the answer...

[BobT-47P15]

Probably correct, Tim.

I try to buy any key blanks of the older style I find.....but don't really

find much. The 60s or 70s "Pentastar" key will work in our ignitions....

that's what I've been using for quite some time.

There are a few sellers on ebay offering the aluminum original style

"DPCD" keys at various prices. I have quit worrying about the

keys (as long as they work) since nobody (but me)

sees them much anyway.

[speedyshark]

Thanks guys for all the info. I did get a key made. The guys were able to modify a key and it works. They did mess up the area around the little pin for releasing the lock. Now I can buy some blanks from the guy off E-bay and have new ones cut. At least now it works and I don't have to hot wire it anymore.

[power_hungry]

My '40 D-17 came from my uncle's esate, but there was no key to be found for it (the car had 1965 plates on it when I got it last summer). There was a sheet with the lock codes, though, and an old-time local (Lansing, MI) locksmith had the blanks and code book to make the key for me. His website is www.hackskeyshop.com/

[BobT-47P15]

Wonder where a person could get a code for a key for these oldies?

Is there anything stamped on the lock housing perhaps???

(guess is -- probably not).

[JerseyHarold]

I think the Build Card has the key codes....of course, that's assuming the locks were never changed or rekeyed and you're willing to spend $45.00.

[BobT-47P15]

Guess I just need to spend my $45......as I've always wondered where

this car came from originally.

[RobertKB]

I'm lucky where I live as there is a local locksmith shop that still has the blanks or will get them. They are always willing to make a key for any lock you give them. As Tim said earlier it is not a big money maker for them but the guys I go to seem to enjoy the challenge and will have it done in no time, often while you wait.