Replacement Keys?

[Silk]

Anyone know if it's possible to get replacement keys cut for the trunk latch and the locking hood latches? I'm down to a single key for each, and would like to have spares. Hate to spend the $$ for new hardware when all I need are a couple of keys.

Gary
Unique FIA 351W

[JeepSnake]

There ought to be someone out there that can cut them for you, Gary. I'd try the local non-chain hardware and parts houses first; the keys look like a locker, light equipment, padlock, etc. blank of some sort might work. Next bet would be a locksmith; of course, if you got into a lot of time, ordering blanks, etc. it might be cheaper to replace the hardware. Rates around here are very reasonable, though.



Zach Butterworth
Apple Mt. Cobra Pit Crew
(Mom & Dad's 427)

[clayfoushee]

Been down the same road Gary. It's an English blank, and I haven't been able to find it either. No locksmith or key shop has been able to match it. The markings on mine are too beaten up to decipher.

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler (452.1-stroker), top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[lonnie]

My trunk key is a WBH FS937 made in England if it's any help.
Lonnie

[Silk]

Hmmm. [?] Since my trunk and hood key is the same, I'm assuming someone cuts common keys. I've got the numbers, but like Clay I just haven't been able to find anyone with the blanks. Maybe when the boys from Gadsden get back from vacation they'll have an idea.

Gary
Unique FIA 351W

[Mike Geddes]

Try Moss Motors in California...Big supplier of UK sports car parts.
2 months ago they had all types of UK key blanks in their flyer.
The keys I have for my Cobra ( vintage 1992 ) are very close to
those for my 1968 MGB.
Good luck.
Mike

Mike Geddes

[Silk]

Well, just for kicks I Googled Cobra hood latches and came up with this UK link - this may be the source for this stuff.

http://www.cobraspares.com/brightworks.htm

I notice they sell hood and trunk latch sets - same key, and can cut an ignition key to match. I'm sending them an email to see if they can cut blanks if I have the numbers. I'll let you know what I hear.

Gary
Unique FIA 351W

[Tony Radford]

I had keys cut at the Home Depot. I was a bit surprised to see they had the blanks, but they did. The square one for the hood and trunk latches and the round one for the ignition.

427SC, Torch Red / white stripes
427 Windsor Stroker from Southern Automotive
Delicious example of Beauty + Power.

[Silk]

Thanks, Tony. I'll give 'em a try this weekend. Certainly easier than dealing with folks across the pond, although I'd kind like to chat with good people in - sniff, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire.

Gary
Unique FIA 351W

[gasman]

Pretty much anything that you can fit in the ignition will start the car. They aren't picky on which key to use.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[lonnie]

Are the hood locks something new?
Lonnie

[clayfoushee]

quote:Originally posted by gasman

Pretty much anything that you can fit in the ignition will start the car. They aren't picky on which key to use.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

We're not talking about ignition keys, those are easy, and yes, Home Depot does have those.

Tony, I also tried Home Depot for the blank for hood and trunk locks. They said they couldn't do it, and a locksmith said the same thing. Do you have a blank number from your Home Depot?

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler (452.1-stroker), top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[Silk]

I struck out at Home Depot as well. Found an ignition key, but no luck with the hood/trunk blank. No word yet from the folks at Burton Upon Trent. Tony, the blank # for the hood/trunk key would be helpful.

Gary
Unique FIA 351W

[Tony Radford]

I will look at my spare key for the hood. The had both, no problem. I swear!

427SC, Torch Red / white stripes
427 Windsor Stroker from Southern Automotive
Delicious example of Beauty + Power.

[peter]

Hey all!
Need a couple extra keys. Did you ever figure out where to get them? thanks Peter

[weaver]

Go to your local lock and key shop and tell them they are British keys, they can order blanks if they don't stock them.

Alan

[davebetts]

Ditto what Alan said. I went to my local locksmith, they ordered the blanks, both ignition and truck and cut duplicates. I have the manufacturer and blanks # at home if your people cannot find the correct blanks. Not expensive either. I got three sets after my last "happening" from last homecoming.

[Mike Del]

The trunk/bonnet latch keys are similar to another key blank that is a little longer. A good locksmith can match and cut the key, then cut the excessive length down for a perfect match. I had this done by the local locksmith in Gadsden. No problem. I carry multiple spares for the Alabama trip "just in case." See you all in Gadsden soon.

[peter]

thanks all! I am going to multiple spares too! Hope for good weather for the open house.
Peter