Complete lock cylinder kit for Rambler

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   Hey guys! I haven't been on here for a good while. I sold my Javelin due to my crazy work schedule. 
Anyway, my dad just bought a 68 Rambler American 440. It does not have an ignition key, door keys, and no trunk cylinder at all.  I have been buying complete kits for air cooled VW's for years with no problem. This however has not been as easy. Do any of you know where a complete kit (ign, doors, trunk)  with new cylinders and keys is available? I haven't found anything useful on an internet search. (And I did use the search function on here as well!!!) Or should he just take it to a locksmith and hope for the best?

I will see if I can get him to join on here shortly. I know there is a lot of knowledge I have gained here myself.

Thanks for any input!!

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AmrcnBadaz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/02/2009 Location: Amherst VA Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote AmrcnBadaz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Complete lock cylinder kit for Rambler Posted: Dec/02/2018 at 8:42pm
	Hey guys! I haven't been on here for a good while. I sold my Javelin due to my crazy work schedule. Anyway, my dad just bought a 68 Rambler American 440. It does not have an ignition key, door keys, and no trunk cylinder at all. I have been buying complete kits for air cooled VW's for years with no problem. This however has not been as easy. Do any of you know where a complete kit (ign, doors, trunk) with new cylinders and keys is available? I haven't found anything useful on an internet search. (And I did use the search function on here as well!!!) Or should he just take it to a locksmith and hope for the best? I will see if I can get him to join on here shortly. I know there is a lot of knowledge I have gained here myself. Thanks for any input!!

graewolf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Feb/25/2012 Location: Richmond Va. Status: Offline Points: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote graewolf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Dec/03/2018 at 12:11am
	Just got some door locks from American Parts Depot, I know the trunk is available, don't need I have a wagon. Haven't found the ignition switch yet, still looking! Hope this helps. If you find the ignition lock cylinder please let me know. Perk
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AmrcnBadaz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/02/2009 Location: Amherst VA Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote AmrcnBadaz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Dec/03/2018 at 12:55am
	I see they have the door cylinders. There is no listing for the trunk at the moment. I might have to give them a call to verify what they have though. Thanks for the info, and I will keep in touch if i can find an ignition cylinder as well.

6768rogues Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6236	Post Options Post Reply Quote 6768rogues Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Dec/03/2018 at 2:56pm
	AMC vendors have them and there is a guy on eBay who sells NOS sets of locks.
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