Re: IML: I just bought another lost puppy home

["Bill Watson" <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

The ignition key will fit the doors and ignition, not the trunk.  Normally I
would suggest taking the door panel off and remove the lock from the door,
but given the fancy door panels on a 1962 Imperial with power windows and
door locks the ignition switch may be easier.  It is mounted in the dash
which is nowhere near the problem to remove as the later steering column
units.

To get into the trunk remove the back seat.  If it has no rear heater or A/C
you should be able to crawl through and remove the three bolts holding the
lock mechanism in place.  The lock cylinder is held in place with a U-shaped
clip but that is not something you want to try if you are stuffed into the
trunk, no  matter how large the Imperial's may be.  Wait until you get the
lid open.

On smaller cars such as Valiants or Studebakers it is possible to remove the
bolts using a socket wrench and a couple of long extensions.  But again that
big Imperial trunk makes that a little more difficult.

The trunk key also fits the glove box.  So you might try taking that lock
(or lid) into a locksmith.

Bill
Vancouver, BC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "TomChoice" <tcsibor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 3:17 PM
Subject: IML: I just bought another lost puppy home


> I just save a 1962 Crown from the dismantlers. Interior is pretty good,
> exterior is fair, but needs to be redone. Engine, frame, exhaust all look
> clean. Born and raised in California. No idea if it runs as there are no
> ignition or trunk keys available. Any ideas how I can get into the trunk?
> Will the ignition key for this year open the trunk? I am going to take the
> ignition switch out and see if a locksmith can cut a key for me.
>
> Anyone have any parts or documentation for sale for a 1962?
>
> Tom
>
> 1968 Crown
> 1964 New Yorker
> 1970 Polara Convertible
> 1975 Dodge D200
> 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
>
> You think I like Mopars :-))
>
> -----Original Message-----



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