P15 key question

[BobT-47P15]

If I remember correctly, the same key that fits the ignition also locks the

doors.

Is that right?

[Norm's Coupe]

That's right Bob. That key fits both.

[michael.warshaw]

nicest keys they had were the auto crest keys.

[claybill]

if you get new keyds..get the 'dpcd' logo...$9 pr. ebay

bill

[Norm's Coupe]

Michael,

While you can have those crest keys cut to fit your P15, they are not correct for the P15. Don't believe they started using those until about the second series 49's or later. Like Bill (claybill) said, the keys for the P15 were just a plain looking key with the letters DCPD on them. Of course, that's if you really want everything to look original in your car.

[Young Ed]

The p15 keys were used until 52 atleast. I believe Dads 54 has those keys too.

[michael.warshaw]

the autocrest keys are so much nicer:?

[BobT-47P15]

Michael, I've had one of those crest keys for years, but have never wanted

to actually have it cut and use it. I see more like it for sale on ebay now.

Might consider getting a second one to actually use.

There is also this nice keychain, sold by Neil ("seaplym") on ebay.

[greg g]

Original keys were DCPD logo'ed aluminum.

[BobT-47P15]

True, Greg. I have an uncut set of those in the drawer.

[Don Coatney]

the autocrest keys are so much nicer:?

So much for originality. Why is it important to have the correct color for muffler paint when the key is incorrect?

[Norm's Coupe]

Original keys were DCPD logo'ed aluminum.

The DCPD original keys I had made at the key shop are brass. The old ones that came with the car when I bought it were also brass with the DCPD logo. That said, I do have a blank set that I bought off ebay a long time ago that are aluminum. Not sure if the aluminum ones say DCPD or not, haven't looked at them since I bought them.

[BobT-47P15]

I don't know about the cars, but I recall that Confuscious once said if you lose

key to the house, you get no new key.

[Norm's Coupe]

I don't know about the cars, but I recall that Confuscious once said if you lose

key to the house, you get no new key.

Bob........that could be because he lived before they had locksmiths.

[Don Coatney]

I don't know about the cars, but I recall that Confuscious once said if you lose

key to the house, you get no new key.

Bob;

The story I heard was about some kind of lockable belt (named after Sonny and Chers daughter who by the way has converted her/his self to a son).

[Robin (UK)]

But will your keys ever be really correct without an original P15 keyring?....

I scored this on Ebay many years ago.

[BobT-47P15]

Neat item, Robin. Never have seen one before.

I believe the set of keys on the left are brass, those on the right

are aluminum. Both have DPCD.

[BobT-47P15]

I currently use a mix n match pair......oval for the trunk.....later model

pentastar key for ignition. Works fine.

You can see a portion of my blue, with ship, ceramic type key fob.