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How do I do a replacement key?

Post by Reno Speedster » Tue May 24, 2022 1:53 am

I am headed down to California to pick up my new 22 pickup and there is a chance that the key is missing. I see that I can get replacement keys, but I don’t know how to do that if I don’t know the number. Is it stamped on the switch somewhere?

This would not be an issue if the freight company in Tacoma did not require the key to ship it to Alaska, even though it is going as a non operating vehicle (since no one knows how to drive a T).


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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by DHort » Tue May 24, 2022 2:20 am

The key number should be on the cylinder head, but it may be hard to read. You could also get a set of dealer keys. There are 4 of them and one of them will work on your pickup.


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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by Allan » Tue May 24, 2022 5:19 am

They probably think they need the key to unlock the steering column.

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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Tue May 24, 2022 12:21 pm

DHort wrote:
Tue May 24, 2022 2:20 am
The key number should be on the cylinder head, but it may be hard to read. You could also get a set of dealer keys. There are 4 of them and one of them will work on your pickup.
Just in case... David means the lock cylinder head. Not the one on the engine. :)

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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by Rich Eagle » Tue May 24, 2022 12:41 pm

This is where the number should be found.
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When did I do that?

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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by Humblej » Tue May 24, 2022 1:05 pm

Big help in reducing risk of damage if you can be there for pick up and drop off. They will not know how to find neutral, or setting the hand brake.


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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by Reno Speedster » Tue May 24, 2022 1:11 pm

Thanks for the help. It looks like the keys are there. I will be there when they load and unload. I will have some time to make sure there is a free neutral before dropping it off.


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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Tue May 24, 2022 1:18 pm

The odds are quite high that the key cylinder is broken anyway.

The pot metal cylinder absorbs water and expands with age.

The top and bottom of the key slot is usually broken or missing, as it appears to be in the above photo.


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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by ModelT46 » Tue May 24, 2022 3:23 pm

Buy as master set of three keys. One of these keys will fit a certain group of original locks, collectively any original 1919-27 ignition lock that is in working order can be turned on =with one of the three keys.

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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by RajoRacer » Tue May 24, 2022 7:38 pm

Both of my original master sets have 4 keys.

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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by Mark Gregush » Wed May 25, 2022 1:01 am

all you need is 2 alligator clips and length of wire. ;)
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: How do I do a replacement key?

Post by Reno Speedster » Wed May 25, 2022 4:31 pm

That’s all I need, the shipping company is slightly more stringent…

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