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Location: Wisconsin | I had to replace the ignition switch in my '59 Fireflite (currently out of the car and separated from the lock cylinder), so I thought I might take the opportunity to match up the ignition cylinder to the door locks so I can get back down to two keys again with the ignition matching the doors. Has anybody done this and, if so, is it something that is fairly straightforward to do at home or do I need a locksmith? I am fairly handy, but have never messed with lock cylinders before and don't want to screw it up if it's complicated. Thanks in advance and any tips are appreciated. |
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Location: Lower Mainland BC | .
Use a professional locksmith. They know what they are doing and it isn't all that expensive.
I had my ignition rekeyed first (seller couldn't find the key) and then, later , I had the door locks rekeyed to match the ignition.
None of those were expensive.
imopar380, a member here, is a professional locksmith who could help you (for a reasonable price (Ian ?)) if you come up dry locally.
Edited by 56D500boy 2022-09-13 2:21 PM
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Location: So. Cal | I had it done once to a very rare lock and he screwed it up so that it doesn't open with anything. Make sure you trust your locksmith. |
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Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada | I'm the forum's resident locksmith! I've been working on these locks for 50 years. Here's my company web site, automotive page.
https://www.acmesafe.ca/services/automotive |
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Location: Wyoming | Thanks for posting your business information. My local locksmith has stopped doing automotive work. Good to know your level of experience with this era. |
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Location: northern germany | Fireflite56 - 2022-09-13 12:45 PM
I had to replace the ignition switch in my '59 Fireflite (currently out of the car and separated from the lock cylinder), so I thought I might take the opportunity to match up the ignition cylinder to the door locks so I can get back down to two keys again with the ignition matching the doors. Has anybody done this and, if so, is it something that is fairly straightforward to do at home or do I need a locksmith? I am fairly handy, but have never messed with lock cylinders before and don't want to screw it up if it's complicated. Thanks in advance and any tips are appreciated.
Yep, did that several times (60/61 locks). It is pretty easy (just like "picking" these locks:) Best is to get some used extra ones, dissasemble them and exchange, or if required, modifie the pins (tunblers?) until they fit your key. Once you have it it front of you, it is self exlanatory. |
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