1958 Trunk and glovebox keys

[Gregg Benedict]

Does anyone know if the trunk key is exactly the same as the one for the glovebox for '58 Mopars? I mean EXACTLY... not like some older GM cars where the glovebox only uses half of the length of the trunk key. What I am trying to do is get a key made off the glovebox lock, in hopes of it working perfectly in the trunk. I would like to avoid removing the lock from the trunk, if possible.

 

[58Belvedere]

Set of genuine MoPar new-old-stock keyed-alike decklid and glove box locks for all 1957-59 Plymouth Belvedere - Fury - Plaza - Savoy; all 1957-58 Dodge Coronet - Royal - Custom Royal; all 1957-58 DeSoto Adventurer - FireDome - FireFlite - FireSweep and all 1957-58 Chrysler New Yorker - Saratoga - Windsor - 300 (NOT for Imperial). Includes (2) keys.

 

[CBODY67]

The issue is whether or not the rest of the tumbler slots are in the glove box cylinder! "Finished" and not just rough cast.

Don't know that leaving something THAT valuable in the glove box is advisable! IF they want it, they'll tear the instrument panel up to get it. Best to not even consider locking it, to me. PLUS not having that stuff in the glove box in the first place.

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[Finsinthemirror]

The gloveboxes are cardboard.. not exactly a safety deposit box lol.

 

[Gregg Benedict]

The issue is whether or not the rest of the tumbler slots are in the glove box cylinder! "Finished" and not just rough cast.

Don't know that leaving something THAT valuable in the glove box is advisable! IF they want it, they'll tear the instrument panel up to get it. Best to not even consider locking it, to me. PLUS not having that stuff in the glove box in the first place.

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

I agree with this... I was just hoping to take the glove box lock to the lock smith and NOT have to take the trunk lock out. Easy removal versus not as easy.

 

[Big_John]

I agree with this... I was just hoping to take the glove box lock to the lock smith and NOT have to take the trunk lock out. Easy removal versus not as easy.

I'll bet the number of tumblers in the glovebox lock is less than the trunk lock. I know the trunk lock is harder to remove, but I'll bet you'll get better results.

 

[Finsinthemirror]

What car are these locks on? If it's 57-59 the trunk lock should be held in by a C clip.. pretty easy to remove really..

 

[Gregg Benedict]

What car are these locks on? If it's 57-59 the trunk lock should be held in by a C clip.. pretty easy to remove really..

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'58 Imperial... it is the same clip as this? I don't think it is as easy to reach as on the the Chryslers though...

 

[Finsinthemirror]

Yeah, for an Imperial you may be right. I'm not sure about that one... my experience is primarily with the lesser cars LOL.

 

[CBODY67]

That style of retainer is used on LOTS of non-Chrysler vehicles for the front door lock cylinders, too.

 

[Finsinthemirror]

I think the Imperial, Chrysler, Desoto, and Dodge all have the door locks as part of the diecast door handle assemblies. On the Plymouth there is a slider assembly spot welded to the door skin.

 

[Gregg Benedict]

Trunk lock and cylinder on the '57-'59 Imperials look totally different:

 

[Finsinthemirror]

Yeah but it has the tangs for the clip.

 

[3175375]

Locksmith may be able to get your answer.
Or go count them.