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Complete lock sets????

PostPosted: 08 Feb 2005 14:53
by spitfire9137
Anyone know where I can get a complete lock set for a 73. Trunk, ignition, doors, glove box, center consol? My 73 didnt come with the same door or igition keys, or keys for the glove box and center consol.

PostPosted: 08 Feb 2005 21:34
by Brant
Of course, Year One! California. Or National Moparts, canada ontario. Actually, you can probably order it right from a Chrysler dealership. Probably cheaper too. Oh, ebay has them everyday for about $35 american.

peace!

PostPosted: 16 Apr 2006 21:58
by 72challengerorange
Try stestak (SP) on ebay Has full sets for 165.00 usd

Re: Complete lock sets????

PostPosted: 18 Apr 2006 7:21
by fbernard
Or you could take the trunk lock apart, and fiddle with it to make it match your door key.
A friend of mine did that to a handful of Mopar lock cylinders (73 cuda, 74 Monaco), and it's really easy (if you can handle small brass cylinders that hav a diameter of 2mm and a length between 4 and 8mm or so.
I saw him do it in 10 minutes on the kitchen table, all it requires is a flat surface, a pair of tweezers. All it takes is to align the cylinders in the proper order to fit the key indentations. Maybe a file if some are too long. And a trip to some DIY shop to find a bar with the right diameter if you need to cut new ones (although I've never seen my friend need to do that).

If I remember correctly, there's a metal plate that you slide out, underneath it are 5 springs and 5 cylinders. Don't lose the springs; you'll have to put them back when it's over. All you need for trial fitting is the key, the lock and the cylinders.

PostPosted: 29 Apr 2006 20:45
by Moparman1972
Hey, try www.paddockparts.com. They carry a huge number of mopar parts, and you can get a brand new set of door, ignition, trunk, and glovebox locks for about 70 dollars. I dont know about the console. A lot of their stuff is a bit high for my taste, but some little odds and ends like this are a great find.