New Key Blanks

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I found a place in Australia that can make keys from the codes on the inside of the glovebox...some locks have a 4 digit code stamped on the side of them as well...or on the face of the ignition lock...check here to identify:
http://www.keys4classics.com/html/Datsun_early_ID.html
these are good for the (5601 - 5900) and (1-5001 - 1-5150) series codes only...
if I remember right, others are available as well...

go to http://www.keys4classics.com and check them out!

For my 1971 PL521 Truck he used blank #231 and he cut me 2 keys to my code for less than $20.00! Work great and didn't take long at all!

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Paul
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Paul I went to that site but heres my dilema. I dont have a key to go by & dont know what a 620 key looks like. Im kinda stuck now, i found a locksmith who can make me a key from scratch but it'll cost $50

71-521
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hmmm...that's a real problem....not!

Personally here's what I would do...

go here:

http://www.keys4classics.com/html/Datsun_early_ID.html

and see which series your lock is and if it falls into one of the catagories on the bottom right of the page...

it looks like there are only 3 different blanks that it could be....heck you could buy all 3 and it would still be cheaper than a locksmith!

or email him the codes and your info and vin, he should be able to get you hooked up!

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[font="georgia"]Ok thanks Paul. I'll have a look at the lock itself tomorrow.
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71-521
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now...still looking to find a supplier to make us some key blanks to look like this:

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IMH
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If you ever find one, count me in!

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[font="georgia"]Well today i had a local locksmith make me a key for the 74 for only $35. Now im excited because tomorrow i can try to fire her up. It only took the guy 5 minutes to make it ! Thanks to all who have helped me on this quest...:D
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