Guest AlCapone Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) I have a rare car ( 1923 Cardway ) that has a panel in the dash to control lights and start the car. My problem is that the key is lost and not to be found. Can a locksmith help me or do I have to have the unit rebuilt ? If I need the unit rebuilt is there a recommendation(s) ?Thanks, Wayne Edited March 13, 2015 by AlCapone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Any locksmith worth his salt can figure a way to make a key or make the switch work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Keiser is right. Look for one in the yellow pages that says they have been in business for a long time. If he can't do it, he will know who can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Just one more try please ! The key cylinder has a very pronounced. 42 Inscribed on it. Does this help ? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) WayneI took this 1919? Buick ignition switch to a local locksmith. He rekeyed it and I asked for 2 keys. $25.DwightP.S. Congrats on the Cardway! Edited January 25, 2015 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Contact these guys http://www.key-men.com/ They just made two keys for my 1921 Maxwell. Great job and good turnaround time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Contact these guys http://www.key-men.com/ They just made two keys for my 1921 Maxwell. Great job and good turnaround time.Did they have the key cylinder ?Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Wayne,I only gave them the year and make of the car and the key code stamped on the face of the lock. They responded with the key blank that it used, the quantity of blanks that they had and that they had the code books to cut the key. I had two keys cut and had them in a week. There website has a lot of key information. They keys work perfectly. I checked with all the old time local locksmiths and none had the correct blank. Give these guys a try and let us know how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Dave. Thanks and rest assured I will contact them tomorrow. I will of course keep you informed. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Dave. I contacted Mr. Ferguson and sent him an explicit photograph. He is optimistic he can help and will advise asap. Thanks for the suggestion. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 That's great. If he can cut keys for you, lube them with graphite to make it easier to move the old tumblers. No connection to these guys, just like to promote great work in a hard to find area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Contact these guys http://www.key-men.com/ They just made two keys for my 1921 Maxwell. Great job and good turnaround time.1923 CardwayI contacted the Key-men as you suggested and I sent them a photograph of the outside of the ignition switch. The owner guessed what key I needed immediately. I sent him payment of $51 dollars and he sent me back two 2 cut keys. I tried them this morning and they work. I am very happy they work and very happy with the service. Thank you 61polara for the lead!Waynep.s. Should I spray WD40 or something else into the lock cylinder ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Call Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) WayneNever use an oil based lube on a lock and keys as it attracts and holds dust and grit. Use only graphite powder. Graphite is available in a small spray (puffer) tube at most parts stores, hardware stores or from a lock shop. Edited March 12, 2015 by Bob Call (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 WayneNever use an oil based lube on a lock and keys as it attracts and holds dust and grit. Use only graphite powder. Graphite is available in a small spray (puffer) tube at most parts stores, hardware stores or from a lock shop.Thanks Bob I obviously needed your help !wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Wayne, Glad it worked for you as well as it did for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Wayne, Glad it worked for you as well as it did for me!It is a part time profession for the owner but he is to be commended. The only two local lock smiths told me they could not help me. Thank goodness you responded ! Many thanks once again.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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