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diggittyy · 05-06-2018, 11:42 PM

Hello,
I lost my door and ignition keys during the recent Thomas fire and have contacted a locksmith to see if they can rekey the truck. He thought I would need a serial number off the ignition in order to get a key for the ignition. Does anyone have any more info, suggestions or help?

Thanks for your help.

variationperson · 05-07-2018, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diggittyy

Hello,
I lost my door and ignition keys during the recent Thomas fire and have contacted a locksmith to see if they can rekey the truck. He thought I would need a serial number off the ignition in order to get a key for the ignition. Does anyone have any more info, suggestions or help?

Thanks for your help.

If the door is unlocked u can take the door lock off and it has a number stamped on the lock ,so u can take it to a dealer to get another made ,hope this helps

binford · 05-07-2018, 02:55 AM

Years ago I gave the dealership the VIN and they made a key for my 68 C10
You can buy a lock set from LMC, would be another option.

flashed · 05-07-2018, 06:53 AM

Take your driver door lock out and send it to LockDoc , a member here . He just made a key for mine and he is very reasonable .

diggittyy · 05-07-2018, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the help! I am not mechanically inclined so I am having a locksmith come and remove or possibly make another key.

If he doesn't work out, I will send it to Locdoc. I stumbled on some older threads and read up on the advice given about similar issues to this group. I just want to drive my new 71' Chevy! I need to get her on the road!

Cheers and beers!

hdff · 05-12-2018, 08:41 PM

I second talkin to locdoc, he’s the man for this

bill3rail · 05-19-2018, 07:43 PM

I bought a complete OEM lock set from LocDoc and replaced them all at once.

Great deal and quick shipping.

Bill

bry593 · 05-20-2018, 07:41 PM

It's also stamped on the ignition switch tumbler.

Fun fact, back in the day, GM only used about 10 different codes. A thief with a ring full of keys could steal any GM vehicle in short order.

**LockDoc** · 05-22-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bry593

It's also stamped on the ignition switch tumbler.

Fun fact, back in the day, GM only used about 10 different codes. A thief with a ring full of keys could steal any GM vehicle in short order.

Someone has misinformed you. For all GM vehicles from 1935 through 1966 there were 1499 different keys. For 1967 up there were about the same except that there were 4 different ignition keyways ("A", "C", "E", & "J") which effectively gave 5996 different keys for the ignitions.

LockDoc

hotwls13 · 05-22-2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Someone has misinformed you. For all GM vehicles from 1935 through 1966 there were 1499 different keys. For 1967 up there were about the same except that there were 4 different ignition keyways ("A", "C", "E", & "J") which effectively gave 5996 different keys for the ignitions.

LockDoc

Good info, I may be in need of a ignition/door lock set. Sent u a PM LockDoc.

05-06-2018, 11:42 PM	#1
diggittyy Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Carpinteria CA Posts: 2	71 Chevy key questions Hello, I lost my door and ignition keys during the recent Thomas fire and have contacted a locksmith to see if they can rekey the truck. He thought I would need a serial number off the ignition in order to get a key for the ignition. Does anyone have any more info, suggestions or help? Thanks for your help.

05-07-2018, 02:55 AM	#3
binford Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 126	Re: 71 Chevy key questions Years ago I gave the dealership the VIN and they made a key for my 68 C10 You can buy a lock set from LMC, would be another option.

05-07-2018, 06:53 AM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 71 Chevy key questions Take your driver door lock out and send it to LockDoc , a member here . He just made a key for mine and he is very reasonable .

05-07-2018, 08:29 PM	#5
diggittyy Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Carpinteria CA Posts: 2	Re: 71 Chevy key questions Thanks for the help! I am not mechanically inclined so I am having a locksmith come and remove or possibly make another key. If he doesn't work out, I will send it to Locdoc. I stumbled on some older threads and read up on the advice given about similar issues to this group. I just want to drive my new 71' Chevy! I need to get her on the road! Cheers and beers!

05-12-2018, 08:41 PM	#6
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: 71 Chevy key questions I second talkin to locdoc, he’s the man for this __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

05-19-2018, 07:43 PM	#7
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: 71 Chevy key questions I bought a complete OEM lock set from LocDoc and replaced them all at once. Great deal and quick shipping. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

05-20-2018, 07:41 PM	#8
bry593 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 201	Re: 71 Chevy key questions It's also stamped on the ignition switch tumbler. Fun fact, back in the day, GM only used about 10 different codes. A thief with a ring full of keys could steal any GM vehicle in short order. __________________ 1971 C20 Custom Deluxe, HT383, 4L80E, 3.73 Locker, 4 Wheel Discs



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