[T3] (Fwd) Re: type3-d Digest V2007 #176

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

Justin  Shelton wrote:  

> Hi, Everyone:  Lurker here, '62 Notch, now compelled to post! I only have one
> set of keys for my car and am trying to find a set of correct blanks so if -
> god forbid - I lose my keys I'll have a back-up set.  The ignition is code
> HF19 on one side, and V78 JK on the other ("DL" brand") lock is Huf 20A50.
> I've looked through Ebay auctions and cannot find what seems to be a correct
> key blank.  Can anyone help either in providing uncut blanks or in pointing me
> to what will work, either on Ebay or TheSamba or a silimar site? 

Search for Gabriel Garcia on the web or on the Samba. He is a locksmith 
specializing in VWs, especially old ones. He can make you keys from your key 
codes on OE blanks or aftermarket blanks, at your choice. The last time I did 
this I got 2 OE keys in about a week for $32, IIRC.

He works well from emails. The best thing to do is to send him the key code 
which you can get off the door handle if you take it out of the door. Early 
cars may use different keys for the door and ignition, so you would need both 
codes.

The key code also tells him which blank you need. For example, the key code for 
my first type 3 was 48K020. This takes a K blank with 48 and 020 the codes for 
the 2 sides of the key. If you actually have original keys, they should have 
the code stamped on them, too. The other info you gave might be useful, too, so 
I'd send him everything you know, but be sure to send the key codes.


-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI USA

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