ignition cylinder & key

[rustytoolss]

I need to replace my ignition cylinder (key is worn out). Can you get the door lock cylinders re-keyed to match ?

 

[Darter6]

Sure, Any key/lock shop can do it. I have a local locksmith that has done several for me.

 

[74Dusted]

You can even do it yourself, it's not that hard.

I rekeyed a replacement cylinder for my '73 340 Duster so it matched the others.

You just remove the metal cap off the cylinder that holds the tumblers in place. File a tumbler (one at a time) until the key turns the cylinder, move on to the next tumbler, repeat until they all match the key, put the metal cap back on and install the cylinder in the car.

I even made a key for my '48 Dodge (filed a blank to fit my truck)

 

[67Dart273]

Somebody brought up "that thread" not long ago...........

Here's what I was thinking of, look at the top of this page "how to articles"

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/articles.php

this one

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=54493

 

[Mopar to ya]

I bought a set on eBay years ago with the ignition lock cylinder and both door lock cylinders that all use the same key. It was like $40. Found a set! Found a NOS as well.

[ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-1974-73-74-DODGE-CHALLENGER-DART-DUSTER-GTX-IGNITION-DOOR-TRUNK-LOCK-SET-/301137287446?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461d2e5916&vxp=mtr[/ame]

[ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-NOS-Ignition-and-Door-Lock-Cylinder-Keys-Pkg-72-A-B-C-Body-/300808369787?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item460993767b&vxp=mtr[/ame]

 

[krazykuda]

I used to have two 68 Barracudas at the same time. I had them both keyed the same (so it was easier for me to remember which keys went to which car).

I just took them to a locksmith and he rekeyed them for $7 each. It is probably a little more expensive now.