1949 Chrysler Windsor Keys

To make a key for this car, we file a blank key after getting little indentations from the pin tumblers. Called “impressioning,” you need a super-fine Swiss file, good eyes, lots of patience, and a knowledge of where the tumblers are and how deep one cut is from the next (generally about 15 thousandths of an inch). With practice, there is no limit on how successful one can become at this technique.

The ignition is left of the steering wheel, on the dash.

Chrysler keys

Windsor logo

Windsor Logo

These cars always look best from a distance!

1949 Chrysler

The ignition worked, but the control knobs were rusted in place.

Pin tumbler ignition

Impressioning the key

Impressioning the key

The completed key turns the ignition, and worked the doors!

Completed ignition key turns the cylinder

Off, Summer, Winter. Life was simpler in 1949.

Simple controls

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