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#1 no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 12:43 pm
by PAN4213
hello all,
just purchased series 2 e type from U.S.
came with no key for door locks!
solution?
1. Should I approach a locksmith? in which case can anyone recommend suitable locksmith.
2. obtain new locks and keys? are these available? suitable supplier/stockist?
many thanks
Series 2. 2+2. 1969
#2 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 12:51 pm
by Heuer
Remove the lock barrel and the key number should be stamped on it or probably stamped on the actuator arm at the back of the lock. You can buy original numbered keys from Pete Groh:
petegroh@aol.com cost is about $25 each if he has the blanks.
#3 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:49 pm
by PAN4213
many thanks.
resolved....
#4 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 9:25 am
by pmansson
I never lick the doors of my old cars. The occasional hour(s) that I leave the car unattended, I prefer a thief to open the doors without damaging chrome, paint/metal and glass.
And I never have anything valuable inside.
#5 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 10:58 am
by JJC
I agree ! Have not locked doors in 45 years....but good to know where I could get new keys.
JC
#6 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 1:12 am
by 64OTS
$25 seems very high price for an FS key, you should be able to get them for much less once you know the number. I have a collection of FS and some other keys and just try them in turn, its not often I don't have the one I need, although I don't have them all. FS key numbers run from approx 876 - 955. Here is a link to some only GBP 2.50 each!
https://www.cckhistoric.com/s/
#7 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:00 pm
by Herblay
Hi. I've just tried to reach Pete Groh
petegroh@aol.com, but it seems the email address is not working anymore. Does anyone have any idea about other address or suitable provider for Wilmot Breeden keys, not in the US? I'm looking for reproductions of the original Wilmot Breeden (UNION) keys, made to my particular code
#8 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:00 pm
by mgcjag
Hi..if you just google Wilmott Breeden keys you will find quite a few options....and ebay...or look at the link in the post above yours.......Steve
#9 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:26 pm
by tim wood
#10 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 5:12 pm
by Herblay
Thank you Tim. Is this provider stamping the key with the Wilmot Breeden marks, as the originals?
#11 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 5:48 pm
by tim wood
The ones I got from him were new originals.
#12 Re: no keys for door locks
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:08 am
by politeperson
Timpsons, the chain store did mine for £15.Took a couple of days.