Re: HA's 52 200 Grey Ghost

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/12/1 9:33:53

...as I understand it the ignition and door keys are the same?

No, different keys. If you can remove the lock cylinders you often find the key number stamped on the tumbler assembly and once you have the number most good locksmiths can make the key from key-cutting databases that are common in the industry. I had a new key cut for my 56 by just giving the locksmith the key number. Have you looked for the key numbers stamped in ink on the backside of the patent plate? Not sure how long they continued that practice for.

Another possibility, Packard only used 250 different keys from 1935 to 1956; try keys from other Packard owners in your area and you may get lucky, folks who have had a number of Packards over the years often have a pile of old Packard keys.

EDIT: I may have been in error saying the door and ignition keys are different; that was the case in earlier years but may not be the case for your car.