1956-Buick ignition switch key code

[Leif Holmberg]

The code number will be found stamped on the door safety lock,which must be removed(From Buick shop manual 1956 page 389. )My question is were can I found the door safety lock? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

[Bill Stoneberg]

If it is like my 50 You need to pull the Door handle (outer) and then disassemble it to the point where you can the lock cylinder.

An easier way it to get a good locksmith to come to your house and pick the lock and make a key that way. I have had to do that on occasion when I have lost the keys.

[Guest]

Remove lock cylinder only from driver door you can see the key code on outside of cylinder. usally 4 digits i had mine done foe about 15.00 from locksmith with it.

[Leif Holmberg]

Thanks to Bill.S and WTAILHMTR.Do you think the book meens that the door safety lock,is the drivers outerdoorhandle.)I hope any of you will answer this question.Thanks Leif.

[56Roadmaster]

Hi Leif,

Have not heard from you in a while. Door safety lock is tumbler in door handle. You can also find the code on the trunk lock cylinder-much easier to get out. It may be on the cylinder or on the extension bar which engages the actual trunk lock mechanism.

I had keys made for one my convertibles and the hardtop from the trunk lock cylinder, one number for one car was on the cylinder, the other was on the extension bar. A hardware store in New London, CT had codes still! and was able to make keys.

how is your convertible? I guess you must have it stored for winter?

If you have trouble getting key I will get the name of the store again for you over here.