Re: {Chrysler 300} 1959 300E deck lid lock cylinder

["Vannice, M Albert" <mav4@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Ron,

    My extra keys were in my briefcase, which was also in the trunk.  Certainly all my fault.  The big complication was that the back seat in the convertible is not easily removed.  Appreciate the information, though.

Al

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From: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2021 2:13 PM
To: Vannice, M Albert <mav4@xxxxxxx>; chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} 1959 300E deck lid lock cylinder

 

All -

 

First, everyone should have triplicates of all their car keys stored at their house, both classics and daily drivers. That's Job One.

 

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So here is my solution, which was effective when I needed to pop the trunk of a late 50s Mopar in a salvage yard.

 

I purchased a telescopic paint roller extension. Then I cut off the handle of a flat head screwdriver and installed the blade end in the paint roller extension. 

 

Remove the rear seat, giving you access to the trunk area. Then insert the tool thru the open area, blade side first. Extend the tool enough so that the blade will connect with the horseshoe that holds the lock in place from the back. A few sharp movements of the tool will pop the horseshoe. Then remove the lock from the outside and use a flat blade screwdriver to rotate the latch assembly until the trunk pops.

 

Ron

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From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Vannice, M Albert
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2021 10:49 AM
To: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: {Chrysler 300} 1959 300E deck lid lock cylinder

Hello Fellow Members,

     At a car show on Friday I managed to lock all the keys to my 300E in the trunk.  Two different locksmiths could not open it and I had to have the cylinder drilled out (old age is great!).  Does anyone have a deck lid (trunk) lock with the appropriate keys that you would like to sell?  I believe the correct part number is 1843920 and it appears applicable to all Mopars except the Imperial.   Thanks for checking.

Al

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