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esde Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2007 Posts: 5927 Location: central rust belt
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:16 am Post subject: Help me read this key code please |
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I have the 52-53 zwitter ignition, and have found a few places that can get me a key. But only if I'm pretty sure of what these numbers are. As they're pretty worn and scratched, and I'm not familiar with that typeface, I'm having a hard time being certain. Are any off you willing to give it a guess?
My first guess was P 50, but then maybe 59, or even 69.
What do you think? And thanks! _________________ modok wrote:
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7839 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:14 am Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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I would say P 50 but I can see why you think it's the other numbers. I would expect the top to be more curled if it was a 6 and a 9 would surely have better proportions and definition.
would it cost much if you asked for a couple of versions? _________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
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esde Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2007 Posts: 5927 Location: central rust belt
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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So yeah, after asking around, P 50 seems to have the most votes, so we'll see what happens. The blanks are $30 each for repops, and $75 for NOS so either way I'm not keen to waste them..
Someone did message me the cut code for a P50, which was awesome (THANK YOU!)
If I can get some more info on how the code translates to the cut profile I'll give it a shot. Nothing like hand cutting keys to make you feel like you've stepped back in time. _________________ modok wrote:
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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This is a tough one.
I would guess P 50 but the 5 looks like a little different than the 5 in my P 85 Barndoor pod ignition but not like it could be anything else.
As a comparison, my 85 numbers are not perfectly aligned so I don't think it's weird that they are not in line with each other.
I agree the "0" doesn't look like a 9 either but it also looks a little small to be a zero? Like it should be the same size as the 5. Weird... _________________ How to Post Photos
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EverettB Administrator
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EverettB Administrator
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djfordmanjack Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 11:35 am Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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frankly speaking my first thought was 59, before I ever read the other posts. _________________ Hotrods, Fords, Veedubs and Triumph Twins !
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Jimone Samba Member
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esde Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2007 Posts: 5927 Location: central rust belt
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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Jimone and Everett, thank you
Being able to see the "9" as stamped upon a different lock cylinder definitely makes me see 50 or 59 as possibilities
Waiting on some opinions and info to come back. I'll update my findings for the future keyless _________________ modok wrote:
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andybla Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2014 Posts: 630 Location: BE
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:31 am Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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for sure 50 |
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splitjunkie Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:14 am Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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No way that's a zero. It's too small. I clearly see the bottom leg of a nine below it, although it does appear to have been a sloppy stamp. _________________ Chris
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VW_Jimbo Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:32 am Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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Looks like it has served a life of HARD service! That face is deformed badly. I vote for a 6 on the first number and an 8 or a 9 on the second number.
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:51 am Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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We has a similar problem with our 1950 11G, years ago - I lost the key and wanted to make another - So after a couple of guesses and only 2 blanks left, we keyed that ignition, for a blank - removed all the lock-pins and it worked perfect - no one was the wiser...
… If you want an ignition lock, with matched key, johnshenry, in Massachusetts, has one for sale- we got the other one - good luck - z _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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P 59 Z _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
All super-heroes, wear a MASK |
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TheVW_twin Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2021 Posts: 4 Location: Atascadero, CA
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:38 am Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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I actually have a very similar key I'm trying to identify, its an ignition with the matching key set with key code p-25, what's interesting is it looks like it is made for a push-button start because there is only an on and off position, any help on identification would be greatly appreciated
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7839 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: help me read this key code please |
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the VW_twin: P profile switches were used up to dec 53 for beetles and feb 55 for buses and therefore were used with separate starter buttons. _________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
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