Lost keys

[jimwheeldon]

Hi- I'm picking up my 50 Plymouth Business coupe tommorow. but it doesn't come with any keys. Any help ? I'd like to be able to turn it over..lock it etc. any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks-Jim:)

[Plymouthy Adams]

Keys are just a formality on these cars..you can carry a jumper wire and remote starter switch with you...jumper the power to the coil to power the ignition circuit, clip starter switch to battery and solenoid coil post and press switch to engage the starter. If you hve a good 6 volt battery I would carry one with me just in case the battery is also dead/missing.

As for locking the car...you can remove the lock cylinder and carry to a locksmith for a key to be made...same with the ignition switch..the step above just gets the engine going...

[Norm's Coupe]

If you get the ignition key made, that should also fit the door locks. Then just take the trunk lock out and have another key made for that. Or, maybe they can key it the same as the ignition for you so you only have one key for all.

[David Mac]

Does anyone know if a locksmith can make a key for my door lock without taking it out of the door? I can't get the lock out of the door because the set screw is rusted solid. Can a key be made to fit the existing lock as it is?

Thanks,

David

[bob westphal]

Any locksmith can do this. Just ask them.

[BobT-47P15]

I hope you have some better locksmiths where you are than we do here. I took my trunk lock to have a key made and the guy basically messed up the lock, and finally produced a key that just barely works.

They used to have that little gun looking gadget that they used to "shoot" the lock pins.....but I think those have been declared illegal since crooks can use them, too. The locals now have a problem making a key from the lock. In the old days, they did not have to remove the lock from the door.

Where do you live, Jim??? It does not say anything in your profile? If you were close to Mike Maker, in CA he might be able to help.

[Plymouthy Adams]

I always thought that being a licensed, bonded locksmith was the validation for possession of lock picking tools. It is against the law to be in poseession of said devices otherwise and face it, criminals will always be outside the law..that is what makes them criminals.

[Normspeed]

Oops! But, I only use 'em to trim my nose hairs.....

I always thought that being a licensed, bonded locksmith was the validation for possession of lock picking tools. It is against the law to be in poseession of said devices otherwise and face it, criminals will always be outside the law..that is what makes them criminals.

[BobT-47P15]

Well, whatever the reason, legal or not, the locals do not seem to have the tool I mentioned. Not sure locksmithing is quite the same science it was several years ago.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Most don't care to be bothered much anymore with the old cars..its not worth the money to them to stock an inventory of blanks and in most cases am sure blanks may not be available anymore in bulk. Cost of some of these tools are probably up there a bit also and prevent some smaller shops who may would help you not be able to. So far I have been fortunate enough to be able to pick my locks then take the cylinder apart and rekey them to fit a key have about the place...its not that hard..last one took about 2 minutes to get open..same as the other one I had but the third lock has give me a fit so that proves I am not an expert..lol..once you have the tumbler to move you can depress the brass pin and remove the cylinder from the housing and then take it apart...

[Guest usedmind]

I couldnt find anyone to make me a set of keys in the Cincy area for a reasonable price. I found someone on ebay that had an entire set with keys and it was much cheaper than any lock smith quoted me.

[mikemaker]

If you can't find blanks, let me know. I'll hook you up. If ya want to pop out the ignition cylinder and send it my way, I'll key it for ya. No big deal.