1974 bus key code

sooonice · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:55 am Post subject: 1974 bus key code

So it's getting Warmer each day and I wanted to do some work on my bus, but guess what? Where's the key? I lost it!

So I found a locksmith that can make me a key by the OEM code but I'm having a hard time finding it.

I don't want to pull the ignition switch, as I really don't want to drill anything.

I had two different keys, which opened drivers door, hatch, sliding door and ignition switch. The pass door only locked from inside.

So now my goal is to find a key code that is different from my driver door because chances are it should open the ignition.

I pulled the hatch latch lock, but there is no key code there.... Only a serial number, how is that possible?
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Bala · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:01 am Post subject:

What is the number from the hatch, are you sure it's a serial number?
I would pull the passenger's side handle and use that code. It should be easy to spot.
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Boesen · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:16 am Post subject:

I will let the locksmiths here on Samba do specific explanations. But from memory they were R or L coded keys. Does the number from the hatch lock have either letter in it?

Notice code on this key as an example of code on your hatch lock

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white74westy · Samba Member Joined: May 02, 2011 Posts: 777

Get with Steelerbus (that's his username) and check out his posts. He is a locksmith by trade. His posts will show you exactly where to look for the codes specific to your bus.

Hope that helps!

SGKent · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:05 pm Post subject:

sooonice · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:17 pm Post subject:

Forgot to mention I had two different keys which operated the ignition, drivers door, sliding door and latch but I'm pretty sure the passenger side one didn't have a matching key.

I'm thinking if I can find two different numbers between all the locks I can try my luck for the ignition switch.

There is an R in the code but its at the end and doesn't follow the pattern.

$$$ also my sliding door lock is stuck because the previous owner stripped the Phillips head really bad, haven't figured out how to take that one out yet.

Cheers.
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busdaddy · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:21 pm Post subject:

That's the part number for the handle, the code is stamped into the side of the rounded part the end of which is closest in your pic.
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sooonice · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks bus daddy!

Got the code R066 ... The first two numbers aren't there, or I can't make them out. I tried sanding it and steelwooling lightly to clear it up with no luck.

I wonder if they can make a code from the last 4 digits....

So far none of my handles match. And I think that means the hatch lock is the same as the if ignition.

I'll keep diggin.
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busdaddy · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:09 pm Post subject:

It might not be a bad idea to dig them all out and sent them to Steelersbus for some rehabilitation and matching up.
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SteelersBus · Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the shout out guys!

Here are some pictures...

I have both generic keys and VW emblem style(original replica)

I can take care of any needs ya have. Thanks! Justin
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