[stoveboltgeek]

That master set would not have the codes for each key stamped on them by any chance would they?

A friend of mine bought a master set of keys at a swap meet years ago. He used it to remove the ignition lock cyliinder on my '57 (lock changed but key had been lost) and rekey it to match the rest of the locks.

Didn't you buy some key cutting equipment and a key code book? I'll bet you could round up enough keys to make your own set. When you combine it with your key code book and a depth gauge for the pins, you could stamp them yourself. I don't know for sure, but I'll bet there are multiple codes that have the same cut.

You might want to check with some older junkyards in the area and see if they'll sell you a box full of old GM keys.

 

[Dragsix]

I did. I have the code cutter, the books, depth gauges, keys and I taught myself how to code cut keys. I also have a box of new pins although I don't know how to rekey a lock yet. Going to try to find a locksmith or a retired locksmith who can teach me how to do the job. I tried to change the code on a trunk lock for my son's car and totally messed it up. A master key set would be nice to have, and nice to bring to the nationals with me. There have been a couple of lock outs that I would have loved to have been able to help with.

 

[stoveboltgeek]

I did. I have the code cutter, the books, depth gauges, keys and I taught myself how to doe cut keys. I also have a box of new pins although I don't know how to rekey a lock yet. Going to try to find a locksmith or a retired locksmith who can teach me how to do the job. I tried to change the code on a trunk lock for my son's car and totally messed it up. A master key set would be nice to have, and nice to bring to the nationals with me. There have been a couple of lock outs that I would have loved to have been able to help with.

I have a rekeying kit for household door locks. It's handy when you buy new locks at Lowes or Home Depot but they don't all match. It's also handy if you buy a house and want to rekey everything.

Rekeying these early GM locks is similar but a bit different. You have to replace the keeper that holds the pins and springs in place each time you rekey. If you lived closer, I'd invite you to go with me and watch my friend rekey a couple of tri-five locks.

 

[techman441]

I have a set of those keys and there are no codes on my keys

 

[Dragsix]

Do you know how many keys there are? Does 64 sound right?

 

[KRUNK !!!!]

That master set would not have the codes for each key stamped on them by any chance would they?

my set does....but i have seen other locksmith keys that do not.... i would imagine all GM master sets were stamped as mine are.... one side has the key code on the knock out and the other side is stamped numbers 1-64... it made it easy for the dealer to make spare keys for customers too...... years ago I had entered the info on a windows XP laptop (key code and the correlating number), it just made life easier for me if at a junkyard I popped out a door lock,to find the correct ignition or trunk/glovebox key..... the info has all been gone for some time now,but the keys i still have,and use to this day

 

[KRUNK !!!!]

BTW... yes i have seen 2 other sets like mine....GM master sets were Briggs and Stratten keys.....aftermarket sets were made by Curtis,and ILco.....and yes 64 keys to the set

 

[delray_fan]

I had a locksmith come to the house make an ignition key for my mustang years ago. It was amazing to see how easy and fast he made a key. He had a blank key filed to a knife edge, he would insert and turn back and forth then remove and file down where he saw indentations . It was matter of a few minutes and he was done!