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Aug 10, 2020 | 08:16 PM

Anatta

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Keys

Any ideas on where to go to get a key copied? I want to make a copy of my ignition key, but nobody seems to be able to do it. I took it to Lowe’s, home depot, tractor supply... they all said it’s not in their system, whatever that means. I even called a Ford dealership and told them it was for a 1966 and the kid literally asked if the key had a chip in it 😑

I’d call a locksmith but there doesn’t seem to be locksmith shops anymore, just vans that do house calls, and I don’t want to spend $85 for a guy to come to my house.

Any ideas?

Aug 10, 2020 | 08:20 PM

resonateur

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Last keys I had made were done by a guy I know who sells Thunderbird parts and service. They also sell key blanks and lock cylinder/key sets.

Aug 10, 2020 | 08:33 PM

SwampRattFord

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From: Northern Texas

I bought a couple blanks from LMC or carpenters and had a locksmith shop copy my original.

Aug 10, 2020 | 09:57 PM

Christmas

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I had my keys copied at Ace hardware.

Aug 11, 2020 | 06:06 AM

chiefdave

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From: Warsaw

Key blanks and ignition/door cylinder kits with pre cut keys are available from several vendors. I went with new cylinders from LMC just because they are 100 miles away and shipping time is minimal. The set came with 4 precut keys. It's a shame but this newest generation doesn't seem to think anything is worth doing unless it involves tapping on a computer.

Aug 11, 2020 | 06:39 AM

CJ McGee

Mountain Pass

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I bought blanks on eBay and took them to Ace hardware to be cut.

Aug 11, 2020 | 11:59 AM

daveengelson

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From: Boulder Creek, Ca

If I understand correctly, you have a key and want to have it duplicated; if the case and unable to locate a locksmith may consider purchasing a new key cylinder, which comes with 2 keys; however, if purchased thru online vendors; DC, Carolina, Mac's, LMC, etc., can run as low as $10 but most likely outsources from who know where? If decide to replace I would start off by contacting the vendors who list as NOS items and get a price. Anyhow food for thought?

C3AZ11582A
Greens list 41 (513) 294-8385
NOS Parts: list 3 (972) 937-2201
Mustang, ETC list 1 NOS (818) 787-7634
Obsolete Reliable Parts list 8 NOS (229) 686-5101