Topic: Ignition Keys and Buildsheets?

[C6ZZGT]

my code is just 2 digit "96". Could that be possible for early July 64?

The code will be FE96 , not sure if that is ign or trunk so you should have another for the other key . Not sure when they changed to the FA and FB coded keys.

[krelboyne]

Single cut keys from 1952-1964.
'FE' identifies the key, which is door and ignition. So is 'FL'.
'FN' and 'FZ' are keys for glove box and trunk.

96 indicates that the cutter code is 13231.

[67gtasanjose]

Single cut keys from 1952-1964.
'FE' identifies the key, which is door and ignition. So is 'FL'.
'FN' and 'FZ' are keys for glove box and trunk.

96 indicates that the cutter code is 13231.

West Coast Classic apparently has access to the code books
"1" is the shallowest cut and a "5" would be the deepest cut that could be used SO, in this example, a 1,3,2,3,1 cut pattern doesn't exceed 2-cut depths (side-by-side), allowing the tumblers to flow freely across the key cuts. UNLIKELY to find a 1-cut depth next to a 4-cut depth...the key would bind up going in/out.

[krelboyne]

Not true.  Code 465. Cut code is 14141. On a single cut key.

Double cuts? key code of 0313 - The cut code for that one is 15151. Code 1550, the cut code is 51515.

[67gtasanjose]

Not true.  Code 465. Cut code is 14141. On a single cut key.

Double cuts? key code of 0313 - The cut code for that one is 15151. Code 1550, the cut code is 51515.

Ooof! Seems rather steep!

[C6ZZGT]

Turns out that I do have code books for the early stuff and yes those will jump more than 2 . The newer 8 and 10 cut codes don`t do that.

[64.5 Fun]

Hi all,
New member here, as of today.
We got a 64 1/2 Coupe from her dad's estate. We searched as best as we could but couldn't find the trunk key. We have the ignition key and I'll check it to make sure it works the doors.
My question is if anyone here could help me get the trunk key code (maybe it's a good Idea to get the ignition key code as well....)? I learned a lot reading through this thread! This car doesn't have a locking glove box. And I'm not sure if I could 'break' into the trunk somehow.
Any information that would help on this would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

[jwc66k]

Hi all,
New member here, as of today.
We got a 64 1/2 Coupe from her dad's estate. We searched as best as we could but couldn't find the trunk key. We have the ignition key and I'll check it to make sure it works the doors.
My question is if anyone here could help me get the trunk key code (maybe it's a good Idea to get the ignition key code as well....)? I learned a lot reading through this thread! This car doesn't have a locking glove box. And I'm not sure if I could 'break' into the trunk somehow.
Any information that would help on this would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

First, welcome.
To answer your question, go to a locksmith. I had the same "no key for my trunk" problem years back for a newly acquired used car. A locksmith got the trunk open, lock cylinder out, new keys made and cylinder reinstalled in 30 minutes (he answered the phone a couple of times too).
Jim

[64.5 Fun]

First, welcome.
To answer your question, go to a locksmith. I had the same "no key for my trunk" problem years back for a newly acquired used car. A locksmith got the trunk open, lock cylinder out, new keys made and cylinder reinstalled in 30 minutes (he answered the phone a couple of times too).
Jim

Thanks for the welcome. We are having troubles here locally having a knowledgeable locksmith. But it has got me to learn a lot about locks.....
I made good progress this evening. I had already planned on opening it myself (if I could figure out how to) and handing the cylinder to the locksmith. Well, you can get into the trunk by pulling the rear seat! Then I decided to try the keys we found again. He had changed the ignition key switch so I figured out we have at least 3 keys to operate this car. (I say it this way because I can't get the passenger door lock to work.  Yet)

I will tell you all: You NEED to get a can of Houdini 4-Way Lock Lubricant.  It works better on locks than anything I've ever tried.  It often runs $20 or more for a 11 Oz. aerosol, but it's very worth it!  Keys and Locks work better than new!