Need Lock Help

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by PaulGS, Apr 5, 2019.

  1. PaulGS

    PaulGS Well-Known Member

    Can anyone recommend a locksmith to rekey door locks for my 72 GS 455?

    I need to match the door locks to the ignition.

    Have the factory key codes.

    Thanks
     
  2. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    There is a guy in Georgia I used that was recommended by Jason Cook. Something Wolf? I will see if I can find him. You have correct letter keys?
     
  3. SageSenior

    SageSenior Well-Known Member

    Any reputable lock shop can re-key those locks. I would make a few phone calls first to see if the shop has the cylinder parts to make the change.
    Just bring in the key you want to work and they will repin (key-alike) your cylinders to the key which you want to operate all of those locks. Note: make sure that the key you want to operate those cylinders will go into the keyway even though it does not operate the cylinder. There were different keyways used on certain years.
    Last time I did it the cost was about $10 per cylinder.
    Tony Saggese
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Last edited: Apr 8, 2019
  5. Philip66

    Philip66 Well-Known Member

    Slightly off-topic, but close.
    Some kids tried to steal my 86 Chevy Silverado. Busted the ignition and the column. Really made a mess! The keys were above the visor...but the battery was dead.
    Stupid kids!!
    Bought a column at a U-Pull it yard for $50.00 but it didn't have a key.
    Took it home and got out my Mason Jar full of GM keys.
    I'm not kidding when I say that the FIRST key I tried...worked.
    Worked like they had been together for life! How do you like that?!!?
    I even tried the rest of the keys to see if it was a common cut or not but that was the only one that worked! ;););)

    Philip T.
     

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