If i'm not mistaken you can get them from OPG.Did you try stores that specialize in locks and keys?

 

I get mine cut at my local chevy dealer,but I think Badchvl is right and OPGI carries them too.

 

I got mine done at Ace Hardware

 

I could not find them at OPG so I emailed them for help. today I tried True value , Home depot as a last shot, and 2 local hardware stores that have tons of keys they all told me good luck. maybe I just need to hit a couple other true values or ace hardwares just to be sure .

I can't see spending $30 or better on keys for the car that is nutty, I'll keep looking. lol I never thought getting keys made would be a full time job.

 

Are you looking for the original Briggs and Stratton key, or just a replacement set to use.


Rocky

 

Just a set to use or have for back up that is it.

 

I sell keys and I would send you a few of each. Send me a PM with your address. Also verify the letters on your keys. I think they should be "C" & "D".

 

Ted, they are in OPGI's catalog . I found them on there web page. 2 styles one octagon #ch24898, one pearhead #ch24899, they are $6.95 each plus shipping.

 

I'm not sure why your having such a hard time finding keys, I've had several sets made at the true value hardware store. these are very common key blanks. If nothing else take them to a locksmith, the company I do business with here charges me about 3 dollars to make a key.

There are millions of these keys shouldn't be hard to get them.


Rocky

 

I wouldnt bother telling them what its for if you have a key to start with. Or in the very least, tell them its for a GM. Im thinking some of these places your going to are thinking, its an old car and thus must be some uncommon key that hasnt been made in years.

The keys for my 66 are the same square and oval shaped ones GM used through the 1990s. If they cant make a key for that they are worthless IMO.

 

I wouldnt bother telling them what its for if you have a key to start with. Or in the very least, tell them its for a GM. Im thinking some of these places your going to are thinking, its an old car and thus must be some uncommon key that hasnt been made in years.

Exactly what I was beginning to think. I just got back from a Rockys ace hardware in massachusetts I live close to the town line so I went there to see if they had any matches. the guy was like oh yeah I have something that will match it took him seconds to pull the blanks ! he used keys that look exactly like my 79 monte and 78 camero keys I used to have. any way they work in the car so I'll get more this week for the wife . christ I wonder if the other stores I went to Just did not want to bother with old keys ? 1 in 6 helped me that's some bad odds there.
thanks for the replys .

 

I had the same luck at first and end up going to a local locksmith and paid the same as a regular key. Get an extra set for your wife or significant other to carry too when going to shows or cruise nights. My originals, which still have the knock outs in them, are always left in a safe place at home.

 

I got mine cut at the hardware store and they are very common, I used to mix up my 67 Chevelle and 91 suburban keys up when I was in a hurry some mornings. Oh, and my 67 keys will start the 70 GMC.

 

Most GM dealers should have those blanks. Part number 1154610 is the octagon head for ign and door lock

 

I'm going to swap this weekend, They always have the octagon and pear head keys. I see them for two or three dollars apiece. I think with all the trouble everyone seem to have getting these, I'm going to buy up all I can.


Rocky

 

We have a swap meet also this weekend in Stafford CT. I'll be going on sunday morning . don't think I'll be getting any keys though now that i know a place that will make them for me..

So I went back to the store down the street from me and showed the guy the set I had made up. he says to me oooh yeah we have that type of key ! we just dont have the old ones you showed us. what a dope ! so I had them make another set so I now have the original keys and 2 sets of spares.

 

I'm talking about the original Briggs and Stratton octagon and pear shaped key blanks.


Rocky

 

I had no problem in locating those keys to use as an extra set, it's having them cut that's giving me grief. Every place I've been to have those "computerized" key cutters, and since my keys don't fit into any of the their machines' 'slots', they cannot get/use/find the correct "template" to automatically reproduce them.

Hardware stores are like $500 bills around here; there aren't any.

I will now have to expand my search of a hardware store, or another business, to a radius of 50 miles.
Damn Home Depot and Lowe's.


Attn: Andrew aka lowrollin70gmc.....I'm starvin' over here! :beers:

 

I still have the old tracer cutter as well as the trigger type cutters. Most older dealerships have them still.

 

Check Home Depot. I bought a blank and had it cut for me '03 Yukon. Only cost $2 total.

 

Woah slow down! You buy Lumber and nails at the hardware store right? Why are you getting keys cut there?!?! Is it just me or does the guy cutting the keys there look like he would have a hard time figuring out where they plug into the car?

Going to the hardware store for keys is like shoping for parts at the big name generic autoparts store. It is possible that you will get what you want, but not very likely.

I too fell victim to the mindset that it's not that damn hard to cut a key, why does it matter where I get it done? Then one day I tried to get a copy cut of my last worn out ignition key for a 80 Camaro. Four hardware stores cut me keys and took my money. not one worked. I was panicked. I thought I was going to have to replace the ignition. Then, out of the blue a friend asked me a simple question. Did you try a locksmith? "A professional?" I thought. Could the skill of the operator really make a difference? Oh HECK YA it does! One cut, one key. No snaggs, and hesitation, just in and turn. Ever since I have had all my keys cut at a locksmith and boy what a difference! I have taken in keys that were almost nothing but a stick left, and not only can they copy them, they can actually cut them larger, restoring the key back to it's original width! NEVER have I been told they don't have my key. NEVER have I had to say "yes you do, it's right here" and pull it off the rack myself. And most importantly, I have NEVER had a locksmith sell me a key that does not work. What has occured to me since is that all those hardware store keys with their bad cuts were damaging my locks. They didn't fit quite right, and were a little tough to turn, but after a while they always started to work better. I wasn't seeing wear on the key surface, but SOMTHING has to be breaking in for the operation to become smooth over time........

Locksmiths are skilled tradespeople. Please don't disregard them by taking your keys to a hardware store. You wouldn't have your quarterpanel replaced by Macco would you?

 

Woah slow down! You buy Lumber and nails at the hardware store right? Why are you getting keys cut there?!?! Is it just me or does the guy cutting the keys there look like he would have a hard time figuring out where they plug into the car?

Going to the hardware store for keys is like shoping for parts at the big name generic autoparts store. It is possible that you will get what you want, but not very likely.

I too fell victim to the mindset that it's not that damn hard to cut a key, why does it matter where I get it done? Then one day I tried to get a copy cut of my last worn out ignition key for a 80 Camaro. Four hardware stores cut me keys and took my money. not one worked. I was panicked. I thought I was going to have to replace the ignition. Then, out of the blue a friend asked me a simple question. Did you try a locksmith? "A professional?" I thought. Could the skill of the operator really make a difference? Oh HECK YA it does! One cut, one key. No snaggs, and hesitation, just in and turn. Ever since I have had all my keys cut at a locksmith and boy what a difference! I have taken in keys that were almost nothing but a stick left, and not only can they copy them, they can actually cut them larger, restoring the key back to it's original width! NEVER have I been told they don't have my key. NEVER have I had to say "yes you do, it's right here" and pull it off the rack myself. And most importantly, I have NEVER had a locksmith sell me a key that does not work. What has occured to me since is that all those hardware store keys with their bad cuts were damaging my locks. They didn't fit quite right, and were a little tough to turn, but after a while they always started to work better. I wasn't seeing wear on the key surface, but SOMTHING has to be breaking in for the operation to become smooth over time........

Locksmiths are skilled tradespeople. Please don't disregard them by taking your keys to a hardware store. You wouldn't have your quarterpanel replaced by Macco would you?

I have never bought lumber from a hardware store, in fact, I've never been to a hardware store that sold lumber.
I guess that's why it's called a Hardware Store.

The locksmith idea is a good one.

 

My local dealer has on numerous occasions, at least 3-4 times ordered blank keys for me. I currenlty have one pear key and 2 octagon keys on my keychain plus one of those modern plastic things. They can also check and cut keys back to stock notches at my dealer. The key for my truck (55 3100) are the octagon, cut by the parts manager to original spec, after he measured whether each opening whas a 1,2,3 or 4. I'm pleased to know that I can walk in there any time and get correct cut keys for my old rigs.

Devin

 

I think I have a whole box full. Pm me with what youy need. I also have a bunch of used ones that I use for the real thing, but you have to get lucky to get one that isn't already cut real low.
Squido

 

Just go to a real locksmith, he will have the blank and will cut it for you. I do that and never have any trouble. Get it done right the first time.
Ron

 

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