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rekeying / cutting a new key for a original ignition switch

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by THE CHIEF, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. THE CHIEF
    Joined: Feb 22, 2007
    Posts: 847

    THE CHIEF
    Member
    from MIAMI

    i want to use the original locks and ignition switch on my car but i never got keys for it, i tried a few local locksmiths but no luck, can some one tell me how to do it on know i place i can it to be done, here are pics of the switch

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  2. Fordgasser1
    Joined: Jan 20, 2009
    Posts: 1,330

    Fordgasser1
    Member
    from Jersey

    I got an old timer here in NJ who just did a new key for my 33 Ford ign. switch..I had no keys at all,gave him the switch in less than an hr. he made a new key..Also,there were no codes on the lock so he had to make the key fit from scratch..If the lock has a code on it(Ford) they can duplicate a key from original codes..I was not so lucky..Cost me 20.00 for two keys.
     
    Last edited: Feb 7, 2012
  3. wbrw32
    Joined: Oct 27, 2007
    Posts: 7,314

    wbrw32
    Member

    Yes,a GOOD locksmith can make you a key....more than likely the ones you went to just blew you off as they didnt want to do it or maybe not even know how but a TRUE locksmith can do it
     
  4. 39 Ford
    Joined: Jan 22, 2006
    Posts: 1,558

    39 Ford
    Member

    A locksmith in NJ did a 57 Ford Ign switch for me , said leave it and pick it up next time I was in the area. Cost $10.00 with 2 keys.
     
  5. scotts52
    Joined: Apr 7, 2008
    Posts: 2,840

    scotts52
    Member

    I just had one made for a 55 Olds. $13.50 The guy is in his 30's/40's. So you don't have to be old to be able to do it. Just know what your doing.
     
  6. 302GMC
    Joined: Dec 15, 2005
    Posts: 8,507

    302GMC
    Member
    from Idaho

    I use a coffee can full of '35-'66 GM keys. Usually the 3rd or 4th one I try works.
     

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