Re Key Locks

[79vette]

I want to re-key my 88 R30 and my 79 Corvette to use the same key used in my 86 K5. My keyring is getting too fat, and I dont want to split it up because I know I'll lose them all if I do.

The K5 has an aftermarket lock set that use the GM "A" key for all doors, tailgate and ignition.

The Corvette has the original locks, with an A keyed ignition and B keyed doors

The R30 has "D" keyed doors, and I cannot read a mark on the igniton key but its definitely different from the A key in the other vehicles.


Does anyone know if the letter on the key matches geometry cast into the inside of the lock cylinder? IE for the R30 and Corvette, do I need to get new lock cylinders to accept the A key? I suspect thats the case, but dont want to just buy parts I dont need.

Also, does anyone have a source for the wafers, springs and bezel parts for these locks? Or do I need to pull locks at the junkyard to strip for parts or go to a locksmith?

[Getter-Done]

Maybe Lockdoc will see this. AKA Leon

Calling Lockdoc

You could send him a PM.

I can totally understand the fat key ring problem.
I am trying to eliminate a few of my keys to trailers and buildings myself.

[79vette]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I can totally understand the fat key ring problem.
I am trying to eliminate a few of my keys to trailers and buildings myself.

I'll PM LockDoc if he doesn't see this, thanks!

Also yeah, once i fix the cars I want to retrofit GM door lock cylinders into my trailer toolbox and the homemade center console in my K5 (currently uses a paddle style trailer door latch). "One key to rule them all" is the goal.

[ron350]

Something else to consider is keying the door locks to match the ignition key. That way each vehicles keeps its own ignition key but you loose 3 door keys from the key ring.

[79vette]

Originally Posted by ron350

Something else to consider is keying the door locks to match the ignition key. That way each vehicles keeps its own ignition key but you loose 3 door keys from the key ring.

I could do that as a fallback if I'm not able to find the parts, but I would really just like to have one key that I can use for all my vehicles and eventually for my trailers and tool boxes.

I don't plan to ever sell any of these vehicles, but if I do I could pull the lock cylinders and install them into a replacement vehicle to keep the matching key set up