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Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:46 pm

I have a 1972 Super and I'd like to make a spare for the glove box key. The key I have for it now is the circular one with the cut-out VW logo. What key blank do I need to make a spare?

The one I have for the driver's door is the oblong sort of asymmetrical topped one. To copy this key what blank do I use?

Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:06 am

I just went to a locksmith and they were able to make a new ignition key for my '71 Super just from the serial number on a worn out original key.

They also copied my glove box key, no problem and cheap.

They can rekey door locks but that's not cheap.

Info>

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/door_components/door_keys.cfm

http://www.hallvw.clara.net/lockpart.htm

http://www.steveslockshop.com/

jim

Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:08 am

I just had the glove box key made for my 72 SB at a local NJ locksmith, but he had to special order a box of blanks, 10, I think and he may have some leftover. Here's his website, call him, he will know the key type and maybe sell you a blank or mail your key to him and he'll make it.

http://www.mcintyreslocklawn.com/

Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:11 am

BTW, it was a special one sided spline key, not the same as the doors or ignition that have a double sided spline plus it has a shorter shank, if those are the right terms? I'm not a locksmith..., but this guy knew what it was and has them. There is a code number for them.

Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:54 am

Talk to gabvwkey. Send him your keys/locks on Monday and you're almost guaranteed to have everything back in 10 days.

Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:10 am

Do any of them look like these keys? Has anyone even seen these keys?
The little old lady I bought the car from 10yrs ago gave them to me (I'm the 2nd owner). They all work for the doors, engine lid, glove box...none for the ignition though, I believe...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22208830@N04/4177675917/

Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:26 am

I looked at your photo. Upper left is typical door/ignition key for that vintage. Upper right (glove box door) looks to be a match-up with the key from one of my old glove box door keys, it's an "SC" type key blank.

Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:35 am

Cusser is right it should be an SC code key. You can get a blank from www.wolfsburgwest.com Or if you have a key and need a duplicate try www.mark1vws.com There should be a code on the lock itself
I just had Mark make me a key for my t handle.

Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:32 am

I believe it should actually be an SU. At least, that's the one that's on my 71 vert. I had fresh keys cut to code by http://www.mark1vws.com/

Check out his keys page. SC and SU look similar. The glove box lock should have the code stamped on it.

B

Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:41 pm

Your glove box lock requires an SU blank.

Your left door uses the original M type blank.

All those other keys are repro junk.

If you look in the classifieds, you should be able to find a used 72 and later door handle, then have it matched to your upper left key (M).
Also available is a deck lid lock that can also match the left door key.

Which one works in your ignition?