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**LockDoc** · 12-09-2019, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 65 GMC

Got my drivers door lock and new key with the GM logo back today. It works great. Turn around time was very fast. Thank you for the quick service.

No problem. Thanks.

LockDoc

vince1 · 01-01-2020, 11:50 AM

What must one do to get the RH door keyed when there is no lock cylinder present? Does one need to buy another door handle? Thanks

**LockDoc** · 01-04-2020, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vince1

What must one do to get the RH door keyed when there is no lock cylinder present? Does one need to buy another door handle? Thanks

The lock cylinders are universal and will fit in either handle. If you can find a lock cylinder I can key it the same as your other locks, then you can install it in your existing handle.

LockDoc

**The Rocknrod** · 01-03-2020, 03:00 PM

I received the keys you made for me, thanks.

**LockDoc** · 01-04-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I received the keys you made for me, thanks.

Good deal. Thanks for letting me know.

LockDoc

***Liz*** · 01-29-2020, 12:24 PM

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Thanks

tchevs · 04-14-2020, 09:19 PM

Hello Leon
Wanted to thank you for the information on this thread. Due to the covid crisis I’ve had a chance to finally work on my projects. Here is my question. I have a few ignition switches but no keys, my understanding is that you need the key to remove the tumbler. Am I out of luck with those switches? Is there a way to remove those tumblers without a key? Next question is, what is your current price to key alike ignition, 2doors and glove box lock? I don’t have a key.

Tony

**LockDoc** · 04-16-2020, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tchevs

Hello Leon
Wanted to thank you for the information on this thread. Due to the covid crisis I’ve had a chance to finally work on my projects. Here is my question. I have a few ignition switches but no keys, my understanding is that you need the key to remove the tumbler. Am I out of luck with those switches? Is there a way to remove those tumblers without a key? Next question is, what is your current price to key alike ignition, 2doors and glove box lock? I don’t have a key.

Tony

Hi Tony,

I have a set of tryout keys (some people call them master keys) that I use to remove the lock cylinders from switches that have no keys. There really is no way for the average person to remove the lock cylinders without the correct key if you are trying to save them. If a person has a lot of old GM keys laying around they can sometimes get lucky and find one that will work.

The cost to re-key lock cylinders is $12.50 each except for the tailgate handles and they are $15.50. Plus how ever many keys a person wants & return postage.

The cost is determined by the number of cylinders that have to be re-keyed. For example, if the door cylinders are keyed the same then I would cut a key for them from the code number ($7.50 ea for replacement keys cut by code) and re-key the ignition and glove box to match them. @2 x $12.50

Thanks,
LockDoc

tchevs · 04-16-2020, 09:33 AM

Sending you a pm

motofly196 · 06-29-2020, 07:59 PM

After owning my Short wide side for 16 years, I finally have keys! Thanks Leon, this project has been stalled for quite a long time. It's amazing how things start happening once you've got a set of keys!!

badherb · 07-07-2020, 08:21 AM

Nice job thanks

**LockDoc** · 07-08-2020, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Superduke

Oh crap I kind of wanted to know the answer to that.

Here is my reply to him:

Hi Ken,

All you would need to send me is the ignition cylinder and key and I will change the ignition to match the door cylinders. The cost would be $15.50 + return postage (about 4 bucks) which would include 2 new keys cut to the 9449 code....

If you have trouble getting the ignition cylinder out of the switch let me know. If you wrap the ignition cylinder in some newspaper or paper towel and tape it up you can mail it in a 6x9 padded envelope by USPS First Class Mail for about 4 bucks.

LockDoc

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Originally Posted by badherb

Nice job thanks

Thanks.

LockDoc

kens65fb · 07-14-2020, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Here is my reply to him:

Hi Ken,

All you would need to send me is the ignition cylinder and key and I will change the ignition to match the door cylinders. The cost would be $15.50 + return postage (about 4 bucks) which would include 2 new keys cut to the 9449 code....

If you have trouble getting the ignition cylinder out of the switch let me know. If you wrap the ignition cylinder in some newspaper or paper towel and tape it up you can mail it in a 6x9 padded envelope by USPS First Class Mail for about 4 bucks.

LockDoc

Thanks.

LockDoc

I received the re-keyed ignition cylinder, and door keys yesterday.

The keys work perfectly, and shipping was fast too.

Thanks again

**LockDoc** · 07-15-2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kens65fb

I received the re-keyed ignition cylinder, and door keys yesterday.

The keys work perfectly, and shipping was fast too.

Thanks again

No problem. Thanks for letting me know they arrived OK and you are happy with them.....

LockDoc

Short 3/4 · 07-16-2020, 11:40 PM

What does it take to convert a 65 ignition switch to one with an accessory position? Do you have access to the necessary parts and can you make it work if provided a key code? This is something I've always wanted to do
Thanks,
Tom

ScottN795 · 12-01-2020, 11:32 PM

Hey Doc,

This is an absolutely fantastic service that just isn't available many places these days! I have a 66 Suburban with a clam shell, 2 door locks and glove box lock. The ignition switch cylinder was replaced by the previous owner so it's new, works well and I have 2 keys for it. However, I don't have keys for the doors, rear hatch or glove box. Will the rear tailgate lock have a code on it like the doors? I just found this thread tonight and haven't checked to see if the doors both match or not yet. Is it possible to rekey everything to match the ignition? Or maybe if the others are all the same, it makes more sense to rekey the ignition? Just thinking as I type... All suggestions and input are welcome. Thanks!

**LockDoc** · 12-02-2020, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottN795

Hey Doc,

This is an absolutely fantastic service that just isn't available many places these days! I have a 66 Suburban with a clam shell, 2 door locks and glove box lock. The ignition switch cylinder was replaced by the previous owner so it's new, works well and I have 2 keys for it. However, I don't have keys for the doors, rear hatch or glove box. Will the rear tailgate lock have a code on it like the doors? I just found this thread tonight and haven't checked to see if the doors both match or not yet. Is it possible to rekey everything to match the ignition? Or maybe if the others are all the same, it makes more sense to rekey the ignition? Just thinking as I type... All suggestions and input are welcome. Thanks!

Yes it should have a code on it. I can key any of them to match any key or lock. Yes, you want to change the minimum number of locks to keep the cost down. If all of the other locks are the same then I could just change the ignition cylinder to match them.

LockDoc

ScottN795 · 12-03-2020, 04:03 PM

Thanks Sir, this is great information. I'll pull the locks out over the next few days as I have a chance to see what I have and then go from there.

Thanks again!
Scott

**LockDoc** · 12-03-2020, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottN795

Thanks Sir, this is great information. I'll pull the locks out over the next few days as I have a chance to see what I have and then go from there.

Thanks again!
Scott

Sounds good.

LockDoc

Short 3/4 · 01-05-2021, 10:35 PM

Just got the ignition switch you sent. Looks like what I need, now time to get to work. Whole point of this is to try and get an ACC position so I can listen to the radio. When I get it all figured out I'll try to post results, as I know a lot of others want to do the same thing.
Thanks for the help Doc.
Tom

karlbenz · 07-15-2023, 09:01 AM

PM sent

**LockDoc** · 07-15-2023, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by karlbenz

PM sent

PM returned.

LockDoc

karlbenz · 07-27-2023, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

PM returned.

LockDoc

Thanks for the quick turnaround. Got them installed and everything works great

**LockDoc** · 07-30-2023, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by karlbenz

Thanks for the quick turnaround. Got them installed and everything works great

Good deal! Thanks for letting me know.

LockDoc

**dmb** · 09-08-2023, 09:17 PM

I worked at a chevy dealer back in the early 70s, we had a large number of keys on a wire ring. If we lost any of the older keys , we would try them until one worked. I never remember not finding one that one of those keys wouldnt fit. We to had a curtis key cutter
Man I would love to have that key ring now
David in Virginia

01-01-2020, 11:50 AM	#2
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,169	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks What must one do to get the RH door keyed when there is no lock cylinder present? Does one need to buy another door handle? Thanks

01-03-2020, 03:00 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks I received the keys you made for me, thanks. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 01-03-2020 at 03:06 PM.

01-29-2020, 12:24 PM	#6
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,762	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks This thread has been added to the 60-66 FAQ post and unstuck. The FAQ index is there so that you can find these type of threads at anytime. Please use the report a post feature if you have a FAQ worthy thread you would like added. Thanks

04-14-2020, 09:19 PM	#7
tchevs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Castroville California Posts: 506	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks Hello Leon Wanted to thank you for the information on this thread. Due to the covid crisis I’ve had a chance to finally work on my projects. Here is my question. I have a few ignition switches but no keys, my understanding is that you need the key to remove the tumbler. Am I out of luck with those switches? Is there a way to remove those tumblers without a key? Next question is, what is your current price to key alike ignition, 2doors and glove box lock? I don’t have a key. Tony

04-16-2020, 09:33 AM	#9
tchevs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Castroville California Posts: 506	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks Sending you a pm

06-29-2020, 07:59 PM	#10
motofly196 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 4	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks After owning my Short wide side for 16 years, I finally have keys! Thanks Leon, this project has been stalled for quite a long time. It's amazing how things start happening once you've got a set of keys!!

07-07-2020, 08:21 AM	#11
badherb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 122	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks Nice job thanks __________________ 1960 SWB “Pops” If you won't support our troops then stand in front of them!

07-16-2020, 11:40 PM	#15
Short 3/4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Osos Ca Posts: 555	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks What does it take to convert a 65 ignition switch to one with an accessory position? Do you have access to the necessary parts and can you make it work if provided a key code? This is something I've always wanted to do Thanks, Tom __________________ 65 short stepside K10 292-SM420-T221 8 lug closed D44 front NoSpin HO72 4.10 rear

12-01-2020, 11:32 PM	#16
ScottN795 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elverta, CA Posts: 23	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks Hey Doc, This is an absolutely fantastic service that just isn't available many places these days! I have a 66 Suburban with a clam shell, 2 door locks and glove box lock. The ignition switch cylinder was replaced by the previous owner so it's new, works well and I have 2 keys for it. However, I don't have keys for the doors, rear hatch or glove box. Will the rear tailgate lock have a code on it like the doors? I just found this thread tonight and haven't checked to see if the doors both match or not yet. Is it possible to rekey everything to match the ignition? Or maybe if the others are all the same, it makes more sense to rekey the ignition? Just thinking as I type... All suggestions and input are welcome. Thanks!

12-03-2020, 04:03 PM	#18
ScottN795 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elverta, CA Posts: 23	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks Thanks Sir, this is great information. I'll pull the locks out over the next few days as I have a chance to see what I have and then go from there. Thanks again! Scott

01-05-2021, 10:35 PM	#20
Short 3/4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Osos Ca Posts: 555	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks Just got the ignition switch you sent. Looks like what I need, now time to get to work. Whole point of this is to try and get an ACC position so I can listen to the radio. When I get it all figured out I'll try to post results, as I know a lot of others want to do the same thing. Thanks for the help Doc. Tom __________________ 65 short stepside K10 292-SM420-T221 8 lug closed D44 front NoSpin HO72 4.10 rear

07-15-2023, 09:01 AM	#21
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 525	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks PM sent __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60

09-08-2023, 09:17 PM	#25
dmb Active Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: randolph va Posts: 152	Re: Making Keys For The ’60 -‘66 Chevy Trucks I worked at a chevy dealer back in the early 70s, we had a large number of keys on a wire ring. If we lost any of the older keys , we would try them until one worked. I never remember not finding one that one of those keys wouldnt fit. We to had a curtis key cutter Man I would love to have that key ring now David in Virginia



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