Lost GT Keys, Any Help - Page 2

Dennis Texas · 02-15-2008

Originally Posted by Sparky73

I've never had a key made. How much does it cost? I've got keys for all my GT's -- and if it doesn't cost too much, maybe I'll get copies made of all of them, and just send them to whoever has the can. Free of charge. The more keys, the better, and I just like helping out..

it's just a nominal fee the problem is finding someone who has the blanks to make the key. Duplicating a key is no big job. Wal mart does it and if you talk to the manager since they don't have the blanks to make opel keys, they will use your blank and make you a spare just won't take responsibility for it if it doesn't work. Least thats what I did.

Mike Trout · 02-15-2008

Hey everyone I appreciate all this kind help, I do have 2 sets for the 69 Vickie they came with the car, now I did get a phone call today there are three postmaster that are digging trough "boxes" of keys that have been at the post offices so maybe we will strike luck. Then I am going to have an extra set made or two.

One thing I remember that I found wierd though was that on my 70 The one key was the ignition and the other was the door and gas cap. now on the 69 one key work the ignition and gas cap and one works the door. I thought that was a lil wierd maybe I am wrong seeing as how I havnt seen the cars in almost a year.

But If I gewt the cars back and I still dont have the keys for the 70 I will be surely getting tons of key blanks and making sets so thing like this do not happen again.

Mike,

sawdust · 05-06-2008

I have been using a lockable gas cap 'UnLocked' for over a year now. I fill up the tank Sunday and the gas cap locked itself.

I need some ideas on how to unlock it.

Do I have to crawl into the spare tire compartment to UN Hose it or can I get to the hose thru the tail lights?

BQS4 · 05-06-2008

If you have small arms, you can get the tube through the tail lights

sawdust · 05-06-2008

Thanks

You got any idea what/how the lock got engaged.

BQS4 · 05-06-2008

Uhhh, why not ask me something simpler, like how to make world peace...

jtb · 05-07-2008

Hi,

Just thought I'd add a tidbit - I didn't have any keys for my GT. Went to a locksmith (a real one, not a hardware store) and he cut me a new set, no problem. And then he mentions that if I'm a AAA member (CAA here in Canada) they cover part of the cost of replacing lost keys). As my wife is a member, I got over half my money back!

HTH,

jtb

bullmoose · 05-07-2008

Originally Posted by Aardvaark

This offer to sell Opel key blanks is still good. I have 4 left to sell. Scroll to last post. First come first served. PayPal ok.
http://www.opelgt.com/forums/canadia...89-hi-all.html

I got a couple of these keys when Aardvark (Mark) originally offered them. Thanks Mark! I took them to a local hardware store, and watched the local "expert" utterly destroy the first of the two. I'm now scared to death to take my second blank to anyone! Anyone have any advice?

Note to self... Never take your precious Opel blanks to any place who cuts keys as a "service" next to the tires, oil, and chicken feed.

Aardvark, I know I already got two, but if there aren't any takers, can I get a couple more?

Thanks,

Jason

05-06-2008	#28 (permalink)
sawdust Mid-West Opeler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 1,021 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Logbook Entries: 1	Gas Cap Locked by itself. I have been using a lockable gas cap 'UnLocked' for over a year now. I fill up the tank Sunday and the gas cap locked itself. I need some ideas on how to unlock it. Do I have to crawl into the spare tire compartment to UN Hose it or can I get to the hose thru the tail lights?

05-07-2008	#32 (permalink)
jtb Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 330 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Lost Keys tip Hi, Just thought I'd add a tidbit - I didn't have any keys for my GT. Went to a locksmith (a real one, not a hardware store) and he cut me a new set, no problem. And then he mentions that if I'm a AAA member (CAA here in Canada) they cover part of the cost of replacing lost keys). As my wife is a member, I got over half my money back! HTH, jtb

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02-15-2008	#27 (permalink)
Mike Trout Italian opel owner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Meadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 269 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hey everyone I appreciate all this kind help, I do have 2 sets for the 69 Vickie they came with the car, now I did get a phone call today there are three postmaster that are digging trough "boxes" of keys that have been at the post offices so maybe we will strike luck. Then I am going to have an extra set made or two. One thing I remember that I found wierd though was that on my 70 The one key was the ignition and the other was the door and gas cap. now on the 69 one key work the ignition and gas cap and one works the door. I thought that was a lil wierd maybe I am wrong seeing as how I havnt seen the cars in almost a year. But If I gewt the cars back and I still dont have the keys for the 70 I will be surely getting tons of key blanks and making sets so thing like this do not happen again. Mike,

05-06-2008	#29 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 4,947 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	If you have small arms, you can get the tube through the tail lights

05-06-2008	#30 (permalink)
sawdust Mid-West Opeler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 1,021 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Logbook Entries: 1	Thanks You got any idea what/how the lock got engaged.

05-06-2008	#31 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 4,947 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Uhhh, why not ask me something simpler, like how to make world peace...

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