Factory keys-all metal or plastic?

[Turbo6Smackdown]

Were our '87 keys all metal, or did they have the black plastic covers on them.

 

[TexasT]

Mine came all metal with the little knock outs with the number to get a replacement from the dealer.

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[Turbo6Smackdown]

So what about the vin? Can they cut a key with just that I'm assuming?

 

[charlief1]

The VIN may work but if it's a door key you can get the number off the glove box lock and that will get you the door/trunk key.

 

[Turbo6Smackdown]

Oh, nice. I'll check that out.

 

[Turbo6Smackdown]

Didn't find any numbers on the glove box lock. Where is it precisely?

 

[charlief1]

Didn't find any numbers on the glove box lock. Where is it precisely?

The numbers should be on the lock cylinder itself. It's been a while since I tore one apart but it should be there.

 

[Turbo6Smackdown]

So I have to take the lock off to get at it?

 

[charlief1]

Yep.

 

[Turbo6Smackdown]

Ok. Will open er up tomorrow and see what I see. Though I heard GM quits keeping this info after 10 years. So am I screwed as far as getting a new key cut with this code?

 

[charlief1]

GM may not have the info but there's always a dealer that has it laying around.

 

[Turbo6Smackdown]

You think? And if one dealer doesn't have it, could I call another and maybe they would?

 

[charlief1]

Very possible. Try to find one that's been in business for a long time and hasn't changed hands.

 

[chopped39]

When I worked for Carmax we used High-tech locksmiths. They dont need a code to cut a key. I use to pull tumblers out and give them to him and he would take it apart and look at the key sets and cut the key. Never had a lock he could not cut a key for.

 

[Turbo6Smackdown]

I see.