I need a key

bockegg · Post by **bockegg** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:36 pm

Hi. My new '66 does not have a key. Any suggestion on how to go about getting a key for the ignition and locks?

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:13 pm

I've seen listings on thesamba.com and e-bay for SV code key blanks that work in a 66 ignition and door. I think you will need a locksmith to cut the key to fit which may entail taking the parts to the locksmith. I would go to a bonafide locksmith, not a hardware store for this.

I'll try to find the links.

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:42 pm

There's a guy on the samba who does rock solid work. Gabriel's lock and key. He has tons of correct key blanks and in most cases can re-key your existing doors, decklid, etc to match one hey. He's on California and you can expect to have 4-6 weeks for turnaround, but if you want it done right, he's the man.

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:37 pm

If you don't have an original key you have to send Gabriel one of your parts right?

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:12 pm

rokemester wrote:If you don't have an original key you have to send Gabriel one of your parts right?

I believe all he needs is the code stamped into the door handle mechanism, but don't quote that as gospel.

rokemester · Post by **rokemester** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:29 pm

is that code found on the ignition switch as well?

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:47 pm

rokemester wrote:is that code found on the ignition switch as well?

I think so, provided it hasn't been replaced with an aftermarket switch. I've got a complete original matched set on my '60 (ignition, lock and decklid.). I'll check it when I get back home tomorrow and verify that.

bockegg · Post by **bockegg** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:52 pm

My mechanic said that he has a lot of old VW keys sitting around. We are going to try them first to see if one fits.

Samurai · Post by **Samurai** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:46 pm

rokemester wrote:If you don't have an original key you have to send Gabriel one of your parts right?

I just spoke with Gabriel about my locks. My ignition and doors uses two different keys. I'd like to make it into one single key to match the ignition.
So, I will be shipping him my two door handles along with the ignition key.

He said he will charge $15 for each lock he is to re-key.
I still need to take the door handles off... Can't wait until I can get to it!

Samurai

Samurai · Post by **Samurai** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:47 pm

rokemester wrote:If you don't have an original key you have to send Gabriel one of your parts right?

I just spoke with Gabriel about my locks. My ignition and doors uses two different keys. I'd like to make it into one single key to match the ignition.
So, I will be shipping him my two door handles along with the ignition key.

He said he will charge $15 for each lock he is to re-key.
I still need to take the door handles off... Can't wait until I can get to it!

Samurai

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