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Hi, the keys for my 67 442 got lost or stolen while the car was in winter storage. Is the key code on the build sheet, or somewhere that I can pull them to get new keys made? Thanks, Joel
Drivers' door lock for ignition key, glove compartment lock for trunk key. Both will have a number referenced in a Briggs & Stratton code book where key blanks can then get cut. Only hiccup is if your lock sets are extremely worn, the newly cut keys may take some wiggling to function. A locksmith can cut keys based on the codes, there are guys on this board who can do the job also. I am currently out of all genuine GM blanks.
I have seen pros take a brass blank clamped in vise grips, insert the blank in the lock, wiggle it back and forth in the lock, remove, observe the marks the tumblers make on the blank, then file and try, file and try with a rat tail and triangular file. Then wire brush when the key works, then copy to the desired finished key. Takes about five minutes. I have tried it without success.
Door locks and ign locks should use the same key, glove comp and trunk the same key.
Drivers' door lock for ignition key, glove compartment lock for trunk key. Both will have a number referenced in a Briggs & Stratton code book where key blanks can then get cut. Only hiccup is if your lock sets are extremely worn, the newly cut keys may take some wiggling to function. A locksmith can cut keys based on the codes, there are guys on this board who can do the job also. I am currently out of all genuine GM blanks.
I have seen pros take a brass blank clamped in vise grips, insert the blank in the lock, wiggle it back and forth in the lock, remove, observe the marks the tumblers make on the blank, then file and try, file and try with a rat tail and triangular file. Then wire brush when the key works, then copy to the desired finished key. Takes about five minutes. I have tried it without success.
Door locks and ign locks should use the same key, glove comp and trunk the same key.
That is very helpful information, thanks! I'll let you know how it works out.
I located the code on the door lock by sticking my borescope down thru the window channel. I couldn't find the code on the glove box lock, so I took it off and dropped it at the local locksmith this morning on my way to work, along with the door lock code. He just called to say my keys are ready! I can't wait to get home tonight and see if they work.
