Dennis
getting locks keyed?
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getting locks keyed?
just removed my locks from the doors on my '65 and got them freed up, problem is my ignition key does not work in them. I got a number from the cylinder cover so can it be used to cut new keys? Is there someone who can do this if I give them that # or do I need to get a whole new set of locks from a supplier like CC? I see they have a set of replacements listed for $89 but i'd like to keep my originals if possible. Has anyone used the replacements and do they work ok? Went to the local GM dealers and they don't cut keys from that era, their machine only goes back to '67 and the key machine did not recognize my code
Last edited by vt65; Dec 16, 2011 at 09:08 PM.
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Corrected: As 5thvet pointed out below, the ignition and doors are the same. You should be able to find an older locksmith shop to cut keys to match the doors. I'm not sure if the door cylinders can be changed to match the key you have, maybe someone who has done it will help here.
Last edited by 65GGvert; Dec 16, 2011 at 09:17 PM.
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yes I agree guys but locksmithing seems to be a dying vocation in these parts anyways, my shop manual shows only 1 key for all jobs for 1965 but i thought they used 2 different ones till now.
Last edited by vt65; Dec 16, 2011 at 08:53 PM.
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Don
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Contact Pete Lindahl in New Mexico.
He is the man for this kind of key smithing.
He will sort it all out for you,
write him at
pclindahl@comcast.net
please tell him Don in LA referred,
He is the man for this kind of key smithing.
He will sort it all out for you,
write him at
pclindahl@comcast.net
please tell him Don in LA referred,
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Contact Pat at Pat's Locks LTD in Fallston, MD.
Pat specializes in old Chevrolet locks and lock sets. He has all the old codes, as well as the correct key blanks. Pat supplies the lock sets that are sold by all of the Corvette vendors.
Call him with your codes, and he should be able to fix you up. 1-410-879-9647.
Pat specializes in old Chevrolet locks and lock sets. He has all the old codes, as well as the correct key blanks. Pat supplies the lock sets that are sold by all of the Corvette vendors.
Call him with your codes, and he should be able to fix you up. 1-410-879-9647.
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We have a real mccoy, old school locksmith shop right down the street from me. If you want to bring your cylinders up to the big smoke then PM me and I'll give you their details.
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Dont throw the cylinders away!
I have all the code books and the machine to cut them...I understand that the numbers on the cylinders is the code needed to properly cut the keys.....give me the numbers and I can give you the 6 number cuts needed without sending your keys anywhere....All you would need is to give those numbers to a local dealer and have them cut ....the blanks are 'B-10 and B-11.....the year is necessary too
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Contact Pete Lindahl in New Mexico.
He is the man for this kind of key smithing.
He will sort it all out for you,
write him at
pclindahl@comcast.net
please tell him Don in LA referred,
He is the man for this kind of key smithing.
He will sort it all out for you,
write him at
pclindahl@comcast.net
please tell him Don in LA referred,
Pete did a SUPER job on my 67. When I got the 67 all my locks were screwed up, "A" key fit in the "B" keyway and vise versa. I sent him all my locks (ignition, glove box, door, spare tire) and he reworked them all sent me the correct "A" and "B" Briggs keys with knockouts and they all worked like new. Plus Pete is VERY VERY reasonable!!
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Contact Pat at Pat's Locks LTD in Fallston, MD.
Pat specializes in old Chevrolet locks and lock sets. He has all the old codes, as well as the correct key blanks. Pat supplies the lock sets that are sold by all of the Corvette vendors.
Call him with your codes, and he should be able to fix you up. 1-410-879-9647.
Pat specializes in old Chevrolet locks and lock sets. He has all the old codes, as well as the correct key blanks. Pat supplies the lock sets that are sold by all of the Corvette vendors.
Call him with your codes, and he should be able to fix you up. 1-410-879-9647.
He actually makes the locks sold by most if not all of the catalog companies.
Tell him I said "HI".
"The Kraus" is a great guy. He was my neighbor for 35 years back in Fallston, Maryland.
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I agree, any competent locksmith should have the code sheets for GM locks. Just take them the code off the lock and they can cut you a new one. The locks are a snap to re-combinate as well. The little wafers are easily removed and replaced to match one lock cylinder to another.
All Early GM locks used the same wafer segments, and I keep a selection in my shop at all times to re-key cylinders.
Regards, John McGraw
All Early GM locks used the same wafer segments, and I keep a selection in my shop at all times to re-key cylinders.
Regards, John McGraw
