[GMCnet] Key blanks [message #324664] |
Sat, 07 October 2017 06:18 |
Olly Schmidt
Messages: 1265 Registered: February 2014 Location: Germany and Scottsville, ...
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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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Best regards
Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA
'76a Eleganza II 26', VA
'73 Sequoia 23', Germany, SH
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Best regards
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 #324667 is a reply to message #324664] |
Sat, 07 October 2017 08:38 |
mrgmc3
Messages: 210 Registered: September 2013 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 |
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Brian K
Messages: 75 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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