ramair Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I have been reading the recent thread on transmission lock keys and thought about the Delco control panel in my 1916 Buick. Has anyone had luck finding or making a key that will work ? The little bit of research that I have done which is studying reference manuals for different years and models I think all models from 1915-16-17 look like they have the same keyhole which the hole is shaped like a skeliton key would go into it , but it does have a unusual guide pin the is centered in the slot. With this evidence we can figuire that the key is small , the shank is round, it is hollow, has a tooth that projects down. The latter Buick that still had this style of control panel had more of a conventional key slot, but I know not what year it changed, thank you, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Michael,I think the key is a barrel key and the end has a small gear that goes around the barrel. I have only seen pictures of it in the parts book and one at Hershey that the seller wanted $200.00 which is too rich for my blood. If you want a picture of it, send me your email address and I will look for the picture and email it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramair Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Larry, Thank you for the info. I would love to see a picture of the key, but I do not know how to work all the fetures of this site so I cant send you my Email without putting it up for all to see. I think I have seen your name on Tryon's Buick McLaughlin roster if so I am listed there as well as the Horseless Carriage Club, Thank you, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Larry, Please send me a photo too... I have been looking for that key for years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Everyone,Here is picture out of the Delco parts book. You can see the key to the center left of the picture. If you want a copy emailed to you send me your email address.Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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