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Apr 7, 2009 | 10:29 AM

vettedan

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1968 Corvette door key

I don’t have the door key for my ’68 Vette. Does anyone know what the bank codes where for that year?
Thanks,
Dan

Apr 7, 2009 | 11:51 AM

Duke94

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I assume you mean the key blank code. 68' door and ing is blank "C".

https://www.corvette-paragon.com/p-3...key-blank.aspx

Apr 7, 2009 | 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vettedan

I don’t have the door key for my ’68 Vette. Does anyone know what the bank codes where for that year?
Thanks,
Dan

I'll second that question. I don't have a door key for my 68. The ignition key doesn't fit the door lock. I've always thought my only option was to drive to a locksmith and have him make a new key from scratch.

Apr 8, 2009 | 03:24 AM

vettedan

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Thank you Duke94,

68/70Vette- I'm in a similar situation; I bought this Vette in pieces a few years ago. The passenger door is not the original, so I have 2 different keys for the doors. I was hoping to buy 2 new key cylinders to replace the 2 different ones.
Dan

Apr 8, 2009 | 05:54 AM

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The 68 push buttons should have a key code stamped on them. If you take the push buttons to a locksmith, he might be able to make one key fit both cylinders.

Apr 8, 2009 | 06:01 AM

Ganey

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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS

General Info.
I have had a lot of cars & the way I normally get a door key is to remove the glove box lock for locksmith to make a key.
"...I have 2 different keys for the doors... ."
A locksmith can also rekey a lock to match when one doesn't.

Apr 8, 2009 | 09:22 AM

CCrane65

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I had to do that with mine. Had three keys to start with, one for ignition, one for doors and one for storage door/alarm.

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Apr 22, 2009 | 07:12 PM

vettedan

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Thanks for everyone’s help. I disassembled the door lock assembly and found the 4 digit code samped in the base of the lock(see pic). I hope this will be engough info. so a locksmith to make a key. Does anyone have a source for replacement parts for this key lock assembly? I assume a locksmith would have the parts. The return sping is rusted and ready to break.
Thank you,