| [GMCnet] Fwd: Keys [message #343291] |
Sun, 12 May 2019 21:43  |
powerjon
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: John Wright
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Keys
> Date: May 12, 2019 at 10:41:51 PM EDT
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
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> Joe Ekl, who passed away a few years back put on a Great session on GMC locks and Keys. Explains all the ins and outs of the GMC Keying system and do’s and don’ts.
>
> You can download the presentation from the GMCMI website:
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> https://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ekl-Lock-presentation-Dothan.pdf
>
> Your 1077 coach would use a “E” key for the ignition and a “H” for the door.
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> The “C” key is for the ignition for a 1976 coach.
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> Regards
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC Great Laker MHC
> GMCGL Tech Editor
> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
> GMCMI
> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
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>> On May 12, 2019, at 8:40 PM, Emery Stora via Gmclist wrote:
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>> We had a member, Joe Ekyl, that knew everything about GMC keys. He used to come to all our conventions and could cut keys there for anyone. He died this last year. His family might have some of his records which I am sure would show a listing of all keys for any GMC model. You might contact his family to see if they would assist you.
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>> Emery Stora
>>
>> Emery
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>>> On May 12, 2019, at 6:17 PM, Adolph Santorine via Gmclist wrote:
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>>> I’m now able to measure the bitting on the keys and cut keys for our Motorhomes.
>>>
>>> It’s not clear in the manual if the possible key way codes are different by year.
>>>
>>> There are codes on your keys that relate to the key blank (example B50 and B45)
>>>
>>> For example, my 1977 coach uses a C for the ignition and a H for the door.
>>>
>>> Please look at your keys and email me the key way single letter code and the year of your coach to dolph@dolphsantorine.com
>>>
>>> I’ll be doing this with the blanks I have this season, and look forward to being able to cover all possible key ways on our coaches.
>>>
>>> You may ask how a dot com guy ends up doing keys.
>>>
>>> Last fall, the locksmith we used for our rental apartments had a stroke, and we were not happy with our options. So I learned to re-pin lock cylinders and cut keys. The equipment we have will also cut 6 and 10 pin GM keys.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>
>>> Dolph Santorine
>>>
>>> DE AD0LF
>>>
>>> Wheeling, West Virginia
>>>
>>> 1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
>>> Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Keys [message #343292 is a reply to message #343291] |
Sun, 12 May 2019 22:19  |
Dolph Santorine
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Thank JR
That’s exactly the chart I needed.
I’ve reached out to Fran Ekl a number of times about this.
I’ll order some more blanks and be all set. I have the equipment in the presentation.
Dolph Santorine
DE AD0LF
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
Sullybuilt Bags, Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
> On May 12, 2019, at 10:43 PM, John Wright via Gmclist wrote:
>
>
>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: John Wright
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Keys
>> Date: May 12, 2019 at 10:41:51 PM EDT
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>>
>> Joe Ekl, who passed away a few years back put on a Great session on GMC locks and Keys. Explains all the ins and outs of the GMC Keying system and do’s and don’ts.
>>
>> You can download the presentation from the GMCMI website:
>>
>> https://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ekl-Lock-presentation-Dothan.pdf
>>
>> Your 1077 coach would use a “E” key for the ignition and a “H” for the door.
>>
>> The “C” key is for the ignition for a 1976 coach.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> J.R. Wright
>> GMC Great Laker MHC
>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
>> GMCMI
>> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
>> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>> Michigan
>>
>>
>>> On May 12, 2019, at 8:40 PM, Emery Stora via Gmclist wrote:
>>>
>>> We had a member, Joe Ekyl, that knew everything about GMC keys. He used to come to all our conventions and could cut keys there for anyone. He died this last year. His family might have some of his records which I am sure would show a listing of all keys for any GMC model. You might contact his family to see if they would assist you.
>>>
>>> Emery Stora
>>>
>>> Emery
>>>
>>>> On May 12, 2019, at 6:17 PM, Adolph Santorine via Gmclist wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I’m now able to measure the bitting on the keys and cut keys for our Motorhomes.
>>>>
>>>> It’s not clear in the manual if the possible key way codes are different by year.
>>>>
>>>> There are codes on your keys that relate to the key blank (example B50 and B45)
>>>>
>>>> For example, my 1977 coach uses a C for the ignition and a H for the door.
>>>>
>>>> Please look at your keys and email me the key way single letter code and the year of your coach to dolph@dolphsantorine.com
>>>>
>>>> I’ll be doing this with the blanks I have this season, and look forward to being able to cover all possible key ways on our coaches.
>>>>
>>>> You may ask how a dot com guy ends up doing keys.
>>>>
>>>> Last fall, the locksmith we used for our rental apartments had a stroke, and we were not happy with our options. So I learned to re-pin lock cylinders and cut keys. The equipment we have will also cut 6 and 10 pin GM keys.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>
>>>> Dolph Santorine
>>>>
>>>> DE AD0LF
>>>>
>>>> Wheeling, West Virginia
>>>>
>>>> 1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
>>>> Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
>>
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