'63 Dart keys

['63GT]

Does anyone have a source for '63 Dodge Keys??? Some later keys will work for the doors and Ignition, but the trunk key seems to be very exclusive. I have 2 originals, but appear to be made out of aluminum and are pretty worn.
When I was building my Dart, I came across some blanks, but the guy wanted $50 each for them. :0
Worst come to worst, I suppose I could trade out door and trunk locks...

Thank you men !

 

[Nigel Hely]

Does anyone have a source for '63 Dodge Keys??? Some later keys will work for the doors and Ignition, but the trunk key seems to be very exclusive. I have 2 originals, but appear to be made out of aluminum and are pretty worn.
When I was building my Dart, I came across some blanks, but the guy wanted $50 each for them. :0
Worst come to worst, I suppose I could trade out door and trunk locks...

Thank you men !

I bought reconditioned door locks, ignition lock (with new keys, keyed alike) and reconditioned boot lid lock off eBay. I can't remember the seller, but from America, and they are great!

 

['63GT]

Thank you, I'll look into it.

 

[Nigel Hely]

Thank you, I'll look into it.

I just did an eBay search, this is the company I used... Thomas Sestak Collector Parts, either Google that or click on THIS LINK

I realise the link takes you to the listing for a boot lock, but you can find them by clicking "SEE SELLERS OTHER ITEMS" from there.

They also do a matched set (keyed alike) door and ignition sets, I think they are reconditioned, like the ones for my 1964 Dart, which as you know have those polished stainless steel dished caps on them.

I am very happy with the quality, they came with gaskets and clips ready to go straight in, and the price seemed fair considering a so-called 'Locksmith' destroyed all my original ones.

Good Luck, hope this helps...

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[6pk2goDemon]

Does anyone have a source for '63 Dodge Keys???

Contact member @gunbunny He's the FABO key master

 

[trapster]

The 63 and 64 and maybe 65 door locks are expensive. you can make the later models work with some filing on the door if you have to. The early A locks stick out further and are more prone to damage than the later A flush ones. Good luck.
As far as the trunk key call a few lock smiths and check your older dealers you never know what you will find.

 

[Nigel Hely]

The 63 and 64 and maybe 65 door locks are expensive. you can make the later models work with some filing on the door if you have to. The early A locks stick out further and are more prone to damage than the later A flush ones. Good luck.
As far as the trunk key call a few lock smiths and check your older dealers you never know what you will find.

Correct, they ARE different, and they ARE expensive. I think they're only expensive because they are hard to come by, not because repairs are more difficult!

 

[gunbunny]

Does anyone have a source for '63 Dodge Keys??? Some later keys will work for the doors and Ignition, but the trunk key seems to be very exclusive. I have 2 originals, but appear to be made out of aluminum and are pretty worn.
When I was building my Dart, I came across some blanks, but the guy wanted $50 each for them. :0
Worst come to worst, I suppose I could trade out door and trunk locks...

Thank you men !

How many of them do you need?
Want alum or nickle/brass? I have both.
The trunk key for 63-65 is unique. The later key will not work.
But if you want to post a pic and I can verify for you.
I sell most keys @ $5.00 a pair + $3.50 for the P/O. If you send me your old key, I'll send back cut sets.
I stand behind my keys.

 

[gunbunny]

Correct, they ARE different, and they ARE expensive. I think they're only expensive because they are hard to come by, not because repairs are more difficult!

Very hard to find!
I hit up every old mom and pop hardware store, locksmith I come by. When I do, I usually buy them out. I take all their old blanks and they're happy to get rid of them.
That's why I have a ton of old G/M 39 to 65 keys too if any one is interested.

 

[Alaskan_TA]

I bought up 100s of NOS Mopar keys, if you can post photos of the type you have I can look.

 

[Nigel Hely]

Very hard to find!
I hit up every old mom and pop hardware store, locksmith I come by. When I do, I usually buy them out. I take all their old blanks and they're happy to get rid of them.
That's why I have a ton of old G/M 39 to 65 keys too if any one is interested.

Sounds like I hit the jackpot when I bought mine! 2 x door locks, 1 x ignition barrel (all keyed alike) plus boot lid lock and gaskets, I think the whole lot was under AUS$200 including postage. Not sure what you guys think, but to me that wasn't a bad price...

 

['63GT]

Thank you so much, for all of the feedback !
When I'm done traveling the southwest, I'll going on it