'64 key & lock questions

[Jeff H.]

For judging, how important is it to have the exactly correct key configuration as long as the key is the proper octagonal Briggs & Stratton / GM design and 1 key operates ignition, doors, glove box & spare tire lock? Should it still have the "knock out" in place with the key code stamped on it? Is the key code which appears on the knock out the same 4-digit number that appears on the side of the lock cylinder barrel? Were the cars delivered with 2 keys (copies), and do both need to be present for judging? Thanks for your feedback.

[Edward J.]

Re: '64 key & lock questions

Jeff, both keys need to be present for judging. I got a couple of keys made for my 63 with the codes stamped on them from Pete Lindahal.He's a great guy to deal with and treats everyone fairly. And the 4 digits on the lock cylinders are the key codes. If you want the keys made you may need to send him a old key for him to read the key cuts just in case someone has re-coded the locks.

[Gary B.]

Re: '64 key & lock questions

For judging, how important is it to have the exactly correct key configuration as long as the key is the proper octagonal Briggs & Stratton / GM design and 1 key operates ignition, doors, glove box & spare tire lock? Should it still have the "knock out" in place with the key code stamped on it? Is the key code which appears on the knock out the same 4-digit number that appears on the side of the lock cylinder barrel? Were the cars delivered with 2 keys (copies), and do both need to be present for judging? Thanks for your feedback.

Jeff,

You need the same design of keys (yes, two keys total, both the same) that came with the car originally. The knockouts don't need to be still present in the keys, but if they are not present in the keys, you need to present the separated knockouts with stamped codes to the judges. And yes, up thru '64, one key operated everything.

[Jeff H.]

Re: '64 key & lock questions

Hi Ed,
Thanks very much for your feedback. Do you happen to have an e-mail address for Mr. Lindahal? So what should I expect to pay for a pair of stamped, correct keys?
Thanks again.
Jeff

[Jeff H.]

Re: '64 key & lock questions

Hi Gary,
Thanks very much for your feedback. Do you have any recommendations for a reasonably priced key supplier who would have the correct blanks and can stamp the knockouts?
Thanks again.
Jeff

[Edward J.]

Re: '64 key & lock questions

Hi Ed,
Thanks very much for your feedback. Do you happen to have an e-mail address for Mr. Lindahal? So what should I expect to pay for a pair of stamped, correct keys?
Thanks again.
Jeff

Jeff, pclindahl@comcast.net

I think that he is very reasonible, I would call him 505-663-0995

[Gary B.]

Re: '64 key & lock questions

Hi Gary,
Thanks very much for your feedback. Do you have any recommendations for a reasonably priced key supplier who would have the correct blanks and can stamp the knockouts?
Thanks again.
Jeff

For stamping of keys, I highly recommend Pete Lindahl. For correct blanks, there are multiple choices, especially for '67 and newer cars, but again Pete is a good choice for C1 thru C3.

Gary