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Old 08-09-2021, 11:52 AM
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Is anyone out there still doing correct code punching on key knock outs?
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Yes. I just had keys made for my car and received two NOS keys with the code stamped in the knock out. The gentleman's name is Peter Lindahl. He can be reached at pclindahl@comcast.net. I think he may be ready to retire for good so I don't know how much longer he will be able to help.

You can also contact Jesser's but I've heard the cost is much more.


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Originally Posted by berlinlake
Yes. I just had keys made for my car and received two NOS keys with the code stamped in the knock out. The gentleman's name is Peter Lindahl. He can be reached at pclindahl@comcast.net. I think he may be ready to retire for good so I don't know how much longer he will be able to help.

You can also contact Jessups but I've heard the cost is much more.

Thanks. Sent Pete an email. I can’t find anything on “Jessup”. Is that a company name, an individual person’s name, etc? Any more contact info for ‘Jessup”?
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Originally Posted by ettev
Thanks. Sent Pete an email. I can’t find anything on “Jessup”. Is that a company name, an individual person’s name, etc? Any more contact info for ‘Jessup”?
It is Jesser's in Ohio. Very expensive..........but good. Pete is the best. Also Gary Beaupre in California.

Larry

EDIT: Here is Jesser's link: http://www.jessersclassickeys.com

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Ignore the link above. You're in the best hands possible with Pete. 2nd would be Gary.
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Ditto.
Jesser very expensive; was not that pleased with his service; had to send ignition key back for redo;cost me extra postage; didn't re-cut as promised, just tried to make the bad key work.
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Originally Posted by 65hihp
Ignore the link above. You're in the best hands possible with Pete. 2nd would be Gary.
What more can I say.

But OP asked for the information..........so I provided it to him. He can use it as a benchmark to see how more realistic the others are.

Larry

EDIT: If I asked you guys which whiskey was best, would you have given me a name of your favorite brand, or declined to give me an answer since drinking whiskey is not always best for my health.

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I don't want you drinking whiskey. There will be more for me that way.
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Can someone measure and tell me the character height of the knock out code characters (1/16”, 3/32”, etc).
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here is an example - you should be able to import this into a tool of some sort and figure out the dimensions,. this is from a 63 glove box key.



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I bought 2 ‘63 key blanks from a vendor in Carlisle. Seemed to be a good guy, very knowledgeable. Not sure if he is one of the guys listed above.

He offered to stamp the knock outs but I declined.

Had all the mid year key blanks in a wooden display stand-up case, also a table full of original spark plugs sets in boxes.
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Originally Posted by berlinlake
Yes. I just had keys made for my car and received two NOS keys with the code stamped in the knock out. The gentleman's name is Peter Lindahl. He can be reached at pclindahl@comcast.net. I think he may be ready to retire for good so I don't know how much longer he will be able to help.

You can also contact Jesser's but I've heard the cost is much more.
For those of you who have not heard, Pete Lindahl died about 2 weeks ago..

RIP, Pete.
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Originally Posted by Michael H
here is an example - you should be able to import this into a tool of some sort and figure out the dimensions,. this is from a 63 glove box key.
Michael
your 63 must have a replacement glove box lock cylinder. 63s and 64s used just one key for everything, the hex head ignition style.
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Originally Posted by Chuck Gongloff
For those of you who have not heard, Pete Lindahl died about 2 weeks ago..

RIP, Pete.
Sorry to hear. He was a great guy to work with 20 years ago.

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