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Old May 14, 2002 | 01:25 AM
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I didn't get door keys when I bought my 75 vette. Is there any way to find the key codes, assuming the locks haven't been changed?
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Old May 14, 2002 | 06:44 AM
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I know that at least up to 73, the ignition key fit the doors. The oval key fit the storage compartment lock. They did change to the oval key for doors but I do not know the exact year. If your ign. key doesn't work in the door then take the lock out of the storage door and take it to a locksmith. He can make a key from that lock.
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Old May 14, 2002 | 09:32 PM
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My 75 uses oval keys in the door locks. I pulled them out to look for numbers, but no luck. I will try the storage compartment lock, Thanks.
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Old May 15, 2002 | 01:37 AM
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I used to be a locksmith, and any good one should be able to make a key from any door lock, even if it has no numbers on it.
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Old May 15, 2002 | 09:22 PM
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I took apart the lock cylinder and brought it to the local chevy dealer. After a couple of trys, we got a key cut that will work on the doors and rear compartment. It won't on the alarm, but theres no telling if it has been changed or not. Thanks for the advice!
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Old May 15, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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Look up Jessers Classic Keys. They should be able to help you.
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Old May 16, 2002 | 12:25 AM
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The Chevy dealership told me that GM does not keep any Key Codes prior to the 1989 model year. Good Luck! :crazy:
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Old May 17, 2002 | 11:05 PM
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Depends on the dealer. When I got new keys for my 68 Firebird (using old style blanks) the parts guy pulled out a dusty old book that covered the key codes from the 60s to the 80s. Took longer to look them up than make the keys, and he didn't even charge me! Joe
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Old May 18, 2002 | 02:01 AM
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I think I used the same book you did. About 10 minutes and two dollars later, I had my key.
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Old May 18, 2002 | 02:33 AM
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Default Re: Key Codes (silvervetteman)

I know that at least up to 73, the ignition key fit the doors. The oval key fit the storage compartment lock. They did change to the oval key for doors but I do not know the exact year.
It changed in 74. 73 was the last for the combo ignition/door key. 74 went with seperate keys.

I agree with pulling the lock and taking it to a locksmith. They can build a key for you. Maybe even an "on call" locksmith can come to your place, but think they will have to take the lock apart to rekey.

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