[Chrysler300] Aluminum keys

["Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>]

Recap on keys:

'57-'63:  Chryslers and some other Chrysler products probably came with
aluminum keys.  Any other information on '55-'56, '64-'65 and Hurst 300's
would be appreciated.

Apparently, aluminum blanks are now as scarce as hens' teeth.

Dealer's replacement key blanks appeared to be the attractive nickel-plated
brass keys.  I suspect the grinding wheels used to "cut" keys might have
loaded up on aluminum.  The brass keys seemed to wear better and were maybe
stronger.  I recall seeing a lot of well-worn aluminum keys on old MoPars,
but brass keys could get pretty well worn, also.

Thanks to past and future respondents on this key question.

C-300'ly,
Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA
1955 Chrysler C-300 (with a set of Al keys)

there is an aluminum keyblank on 3-bay for the 57-60 chryslers a dead ringer
(BUT NEW) for the key I have for my white 300 So it sure looks like the real
deal here  item # 170144669106

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=1701
44669106

Can anyone confirm which years Chryslers came with aluminum keys from the
factory?  I'm pretty sure my '50 and '51 had aluminum keys and maybe
Grandpa's '55 DeSoto, also.  I don't think my '63 had aluminum keys.

One of my 300Cs (April 1957) has aluminum keys - one is red, but don't
remember what lock this fits.  Also I do not know if original keys or not. 
Amongst keys that came with Supercharged 300C (late Dec 56), are also a set
of aluminum keys. They possibly could be original, because they were with a
fair few 1956-58 original letters and receipts that came with car also, so
keys could also date back to then?

I got my '61G from the original owner and I got aluminum keys with it. I
can't say for sure they are the original keys.

my '63 had aluminum keys
Mine did, I still have the car and the keys


I am pretty sure my '61G does not but my '58 Desoto did (I still have a
set).  My '58 Dodge Super D does.  Hope that helps.






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