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martin_95037 · 06-03-2018, 07:36 PM

Hello

I am looking to get some copies of a key made for the 1956 Chevy 6400 dump truck that my uncle has. This is the original key and ignition. I took the key to Ace hardware and the key cutter could not garentee that the key would work and he did not charge me for it either. does anyone know what blank keys I should buy? the Serial Number is on the truck is 6B560017778. I really dont wnat to have to DRIVE to San Jose or Salinas to have some keys cut. Ace will do it for free if you bring them the key, which is conveniently located on my way to work.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jt...O-xv0E4AENWgTA

martin_95037 · 06-03-2018, 07:54 PM

I think I found what I need.

https://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=098

another source for keys.

http://www.jessersclassickeys.com/aboutkeys.html

sack54 · 06-03-2018, 08:10 PM

You can buy key blanks on ebay or Amazon .They are cheap to buy

martin_95037 · 06-03-2018, 08:15 PM

but I don't know excactly which blank I need.

MARTINSR · 06-03-2018, 08:16 PM

And these are cool, take your time and find something like this.

I have them for all my old cars.

Brian

**mr48chev** · 06-04-2018, 01:00 AM

There just flat weren't too many blanks in use by GM in those days. I've got a ring of Old keys out in the garage that I have used as emergency keys over the years and most of that style will fit in locks from the late 40's to the mid 60's

sack54 · 06-04-2018, 06:53 AM

All keys from early days will fit they are cheap

also all keys were made by Briggs and Stratton who made
door locks and IGNITION . switches for GM if you get the number off the cylinder you can have original one cut to fit your switch . or find a bunch of old keys for GM one of them will turn your IGNITION switch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-GM-OEM-KE.../372302150616?

Second Series · 06-04-2018, 12:14 PM

From 1935 to 1966 GM used the Briggs and Stratton groove style 15. The blanks are B10 for ignition (octagon), and B11 for the locks (round). I went to a locksmith, they had the correct blank, but it did not have the B&S logo. The first link you posted looks like the correct blank.

**mr48chev** · 06-04-2018, 03:38 PM

You should be able to tell you person at Ace or any other key place that you need a B10 Key. The original GM label keys are nice but with the stiff asking prices for original blanks I can't see the point of wasting the money when you can get a good working key for a couple of bucks. Leave that 45 bucks a pair stuff for the gotta have it all perfect restorers.

Personally I like going to Lowes for keys as they have a setup that they insert your key in to make sure that the grooves are right and you stand a lot better chance of getting the right key but I did get a key made for my boat at Ace this morning that works great.

tmoble · 06-09-2018, 10:36 PM

My local Home Depot has a older guy that knows how to make keys.

**mr48chev** · 06-10-2018, 03:41 PM

Martin, did you ever get a key cut? Inquiring minds want to know how you came out on this.

06-03-2018, 07:36 PM	#1
martin_95037 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 4	need keys cut Hello I am looking to get some copies of a key made for the 1956 Chevy 6400 dump truck that my uncle has. This is the original key and ignition. I took the key to Ace hardware and the key cutter could not garentee that the key would work and he did not charge me for it either. does anyone know what blank keys I should buy? the Serial Number is on the truck is 6B560017778. I really dont wnat to have to DRIVE to San Jose or Salinas to have some keys cut. Ace will do it for free if you bring them the key, which is conveniently located on my way to work. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jt...O-xv0E4AENWgTA

06-03-2018, 07:54 PM	#2
martin_95037 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 4	Re: need keys cut I think I found what I need. https://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=098 another source for keys. http://www.jessersclassickeys.com/aboutkeys.html Last edited by martin_95037; 06-03-2018 at 08:12 PM. Reason: new link discovered

06-03-2018, 08:10 PM	#3
sack54 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Londonderry NH. Posts: 138	Re: need keys cut You can buy key blanks on ebay or Amazon .They are cheap to buy

06-03-2018, 08:15 PM	#4
martin_95037 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 4	Re: need keys cut but I don't know excactly which blank I need.

06-03-2018, 08:16 PM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: need keys cut And these are cool, take your time and find something like this. I have them for all my old cars. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-04-2018, 01:00 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: need keys cut There just flat weren't too many blanks in use by GM in those days. I've got a ring of Old keys out in the garage that I have used as emergency keys over the years and most of that style will fit in locks from the late 40's to the mid 60's __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-04-2018, 06:53 AM	#7
sack54 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Londonderry NH. Posts: 138	Re: need keys cut All keys from early days will fit they are cheap also all keys were made by Briggs and Stratton who made door locks and IGNITION . switches for GM if you get the number off the cylinder you can have original one cut to fit your switch . or find a bunch of old keys for GM one of them will turn your IGNITION switch https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-GM-OEM-KE.../372302150616? Last edited by sack54; 06-04-2018 at 10:06 AM. Reason: more info

06-04-2018, 12:14 PM	#8
Second Series Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tukwila Washington Posts: 391	Re: need keys cut From 1935 to 1966 GM used the Briggs and Stratton groove style 15. The blanks are B10 for ignition (octagon), and B11 for the locks (round). I went to a locksmith, they had the correct blank, but it did not have the B&S logo. The first link you posted looks like the correct blank.

06-04-2018, 03:38 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: need keys cut You should be able to tell you person at Ace or any other key place that you need a B10 Key. The original GM label keys are nice but with the stiff asking prices for original blanks I can't see the point of wasting the money when you can get a good working key for a couple of bucks. Leave that 45 bucks a pair stuff for the gotta have it all perfect restorers. Personally I like going to Lowes for keys as they have a setup that they insert your key in to make sure that the grooves are right and you stand a lot better chance of getting the right key but I did get a key made for my boat at Ace this morning that works great. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-09-2018, 10:36 PM	#10
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: need keys cut My local Home Depot has a older guy that knows how to make keys.

06-10-2018, 03:41 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: need keys cut Martin, did you ever get a key cut? Inquiring minds want to know how you came out on this. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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