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Author:  SpaceFrank [ Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Interesting find for 60s Chrysler ignition key blanks

I mean, at least *I* think it's interesting.

The ignition/door key for 1964-1966 Chryslers is an Ilco 1764P (1764S for the trunk). You can still find these key blanks on eBay (for example here) if your locality is short on good locksmith shops or old-fashioned hardware stores. It looks like these keys were only used through 1966, but the ones I'm seeing listed for later years (for example P1770U/S1770U) look very similar and *may* be interchangeable.

Anyway, if you're in a pinch and need a spare key made right this second, you can also use a #15R from Home Depot (and possibly other retail boxes). I didn't expect they'd have anything that worked, but the nice man in the orange apron tried every test slot in the machine and found one that fit. I think this key is for later Jeeps, but I don't remember. It's a little bit thicker (~0.080" vs. 0.075"), but the keyway cuts are the same, and I just verified the one pictured below will start my '64 Dart.

Image

(Yes, I'm paranoid enough to black out the key cuts when putting a picture of my stupid art car's ignition key on the internet forever. Sue me.)

Author:  GTS225 [ Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Interesting find for 60s Chrysler ignition key blanks

I was wondering how they'd start anything without teeth on them. :lol: :roll:

Roger

Author:  Dart270 [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 3:41 am ]
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Cool! Thanks for sharing, Frank. I bet that is the same key for my 89 Van...

Lou

Author:  Rob Simmons [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:40 am ]
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Nice! Thanks.

Author:  DusterIdiot [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:31 pm ]
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Yes that black key blank is at least for very late 80' to 90's Jeeps and Dodge Trucks (have owned both types, still have spares...lol)

Author:  slantzilla [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:27 pm ]
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I had a couple like that cut for my '73 Duster. The black plastic keeps it from going in the ignition switch all the way, but it will unlock the doors.

Author:  emsvitil [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:09 pm ]
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Cut the plastic off...…….

:mrgreen:

Author:  Dart270 [ Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:02 am ]
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Yep, I usually cut the plastic off those types of keys, revealing a simple metal key underneath. I bet you could make a rough pentastar shape with some time on a grinder...

Lou

Author:  '67 Dart 270 [ Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:08 am ]
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That's the same key as my 88 plymouth sundance had...looks like the wide slot on the right allows it to fit into the older locks, but it likely doesn't work the other way around.

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:48 pm ]
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I buy key blanks on with the pentastar ebay and cut my own with dremel and file after tracing the teeth.

Still need the blanks for the 64 dart trunk. Those don't interchange with 69-89 trunk keys.

I bet the only reason your key is 75 thou vs 80 thou was due to carry and pocket wear on the brass.

Greg

Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:51 pm ]
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Quote:
I was wondering how they'd start anything without teeth on them. :lol: :roll:

Roger

No one will know if you take all the pins, springs and tumblers out the ignition switch.

Any mopar key with any pin code will start yer car.

Greg

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