Door locks, trunk locks, ignition locks/cylinders....

[YY1]

Tip-

Do not separate the upper pins and lower pins as they come out.
They work in pairs and always in the same pairs.
Much easier if that part is already done.

 

[Kern Dog]

I might crack open a couple of the cylinders that I have just to understand how they work. I can be blindly optimistic to my own abilities though. I'd rather be this way than to be afraid to try new things.

I've had the Coronet locks rekeyed at least twice after buying replacement ignition switches. I used a locksmith in DT Sac while I was still working there. Very inconvenient for us living in South Placer County, but there has to be other locksmiths more local.

I don't mind driving to find someone that does a good job. I am used to driving a lot for work!

 

[kiwigtx]

I have a few cars here that need door locks. A couple have ignition keys but no door locks. I know that I can buy lock sets but I am wondering if there is another way.
With the variable quality of aftermarket reproduction stuff, I wonder what can be done to "re-key" a lock cylinder.
Can a locksmith take an ignition key and reset the guts of a door lock to match the ignition?
I probably have 15 or more door lock cylinders from the late 60s to mid 70s and they all look the same, even ones for trucks.
I have ignition lock cylinders that have no keys and I'd like to have keys made for them.
Since these came new with a matching door and ignition, how hard could it be?
I have the following that need door locks:
67 Dart
69 Dart (Needs ignition key too)
70 Charger
71 Duster (Needs ignition key too)
72 Duster
75 Power Wagon.
I don't know of any locksmiths near me. I could probably find someone if I looked. I just wondered who else encountered the same situation and what you did.
If you used a reproduction, what brand worked well for you?

If you go into a Locksmith's shop and do not see a fat sweaty guy in his 60's or 70's sitting at a bench.....you're probably out of luck.

 

[Kern Dog]

You mean they have mirrors in there?
Hey....I'm trying to lose weight but it keeps finding me.

 

[YY1]

Tip #2-

Take out the pins one position at a time.
Keep the other location holes covered.
A business card or similar should work. I've even used my finger.

 

[YY1]

Tip 3-

Get an egg crate to put the removed pins in.

Use one egg location to hold both upper and lower pins and the spring.