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[GMCnet] Key blanks [message #324664]

Sat, 07 October 2017 06:18

Olly Schmidt

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My 23' only has one set of keys. Anyone know where I might find key
blanks for the ignition and the door key?
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Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA

'76a Eleganza II 26', VA
'73 Sequoia 23', Germany, SH

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Olly Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x18a9 3a1f 4196 bf22
'76a Eleganza II, VA
'73 Sequoia, SH, Germany

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Re: [GMCnet] Key blanks [message #324665 is a reply to message #324664]

Sat, 07 October 2017 06:36

RF_Burns

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Location: S. Ontario, Canada

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The keys are common used by GM for about 40+ years in all their products. On this side of the Atlantic just about every hardware and automotive store has those blanks and can duplicate you a key. A Locksmith is a better place to go as their equipment is more accurate and they know what they are doing, the copies will work everytime. Hardware store copies may be a little finicky to use.

Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

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Re: [GMCnet] Key blanks [message #324667 is a reply to message #324664]

Sat, 07 October 2017 08:38

mrgmc3

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Location: W Washington

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The original "GM" key blanks are still available. In this era there are 8 different key series that vary by model year and whether the lock is ignition or door / trunk / glovebox. They will be common with other GM vehicles for a given model year and the key series is identified by an alphabet letter stamped on the side of the blank;
'73 ignition - "E"
'73 door - "H"
'74 ignition - "J"
'74 door - "K"
'75 igntion - "A"
'75 door - "B"
'76 ignition - "C"
'76 door - "D"
'77 ignition - "E"
'77 door - "H"
'78 ignition - "J"
'78 door - "K"
If your locks have ever been changed all bets are off. Also I have seen a few transmode coaches titled later than the chassis i.e. a "78 Royale" based on a '77 chassis. The VIN defines chassis year "TZE16XV100001" where the "X" is the model year.
One last tip - take good clear digital pictures of your keys. A good locksmith can make duplicates from photos.

Chris Geils - Twin Cities / W Wa 1978 26' Kingsley w/ very few mods; PD9040, aux trans cooler, one repaint in stock colors, R134a, Al rad, Alcoas, 54k mi

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Re: [GMCnet] Key blanks [message #324681 is a reply to message #324664]

Sat, 07 October 2017 13:40

Brian K

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Registered: May 2017
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA

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As Bruce mentioned, I've had no problem going to locksmiths in the Seattle area and having good duplicates made. I'd avoid places like Home Depot. The actual locksmiths know what they're doing.

Brian K 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261 Sherman Oaks, CA Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)

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