Keys

Henchman said

Does Chrysler provide keys for their classic vehicles if supplied the VIN number?
When I bought my 1965 convertible, the only key I was presented with was an ignition key.
The glove box is locked and I cannot get in it. Heck, I don’t even know what’s in there.
I removed the lock from the trunk now I use a screwdriver to open it.
I’m sure the glovebox lock is a scarce item and I do not want to damage it. Worst case, I could get a locksmith to help me.
With many other vehicles I’ve owned/ purchased at auctions, the dealer was able to cut keys based on the vin number, I was wondering if anybody has had experience with this while dealing with a vintage Chrysler.

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1965 is way to old for Chrysler to have retained the key code.
I have a key punch with a code book, but without a code, no way to know what is what.
The best advice I can give you is to either take out the cardboard glove box and trip the latch, then disassemble the cylinder. Or, hire a locksmith to pick it and open it for you. It's not a tough lock to beat.
As for your trunk, I have trunk cylinders with keys. I bought a bunch of cores at Indy and have several ready. You may need to reuse the rod as I haven't ordered those yet.
But to clear some things up, in 65 your ignition key should open the doors as well. The trunk key has a very unique blank that's damn hard to find. I have them. Honestly, unless your doing a concourse resto, I would put a trunk cylinder out of 69 up in it's place. Looks the same, works fine and blanks are easier to come by.