Re: The one key system

[Steve Bradley <scscomp@atl.mindspring.com>]

Ginger D.&Peter P. wrote:
> 
> Several months ago I established (via the list) that my '66 Squareback
> (Phillip) originaly came with a "one key system".  This week my
> locksmith told me that he cannot make one key fit the doors and
> ignition.
>         I brought him the tumblers and ignition "cylinder" from my summer parts
> car stash (all the parts came out of '66 vintage t3's). He made a key to
> the door tumbler code, but then could not rekey the ignition to match.
> He says that the door key needs to be deeper (or shallower?) and thus
> can't be used in the ignition.
> What parts do I have?
> * Ignition cylinder assembly(wires/housing/tumbler) #311.905.851A  It
> appears to have a steering wheel locking tumbler. (Phillip's wheel does
> not lock)
> * Door lock assembly: #311.837.217  (Same # on Phillip's door parts)
> 
> P.S. Lee Hedges has T3 part listing for sale for $75 through NONA.
> Unfortunately, that is $75 more than I can afford now.  In the meantime
> I will rely on the genorosity of this list...
> 
> Thanks for any help,
> Peter Parker
> '66 Square; Phillip
> Portland, OR

I had the same problem. I had a door handle from a different car for my
'71 SB. I took the handle and the ignition to a locksmith and he made a
master that fit all my locks (including hatch).

You'll find that some locksmiths are more "gifted" than others. I'd try
a different locksmith.

Steve B.