Stupid Key Question

[dammstrate]

I have both a 64 Belvedere and a 65 Newport. Getting some new keys made, bought the blanks off ebay. Didn't realize the two pics are not "quite" the same, either pentastar orientation, or the grooves are tiny bit different. Is one for 65 and one for 64? Is this just a PITA aftermarket quality control issue? I got keys made and they work.....kind of. Have to fiddle around to get in the ignition hole and then fiddle around until they turn. I used the flat facing the key (first pic) for the 64 and the angle facing the key (second pic) for the 65. Any thoughts?

 

[WileE]

Have you used graphite lubricant inside the key cylinders ?

 

[BigFlo]

FWIW - my original ’65 keys are like your first picture with the flat of the pentastar facing the key

 

[Unkle Krusty]

I was short on keys for the Tukvan. So, I bought a new ignition switch. It came with a key. I removed the door locks and took them to the key shop. They made new keys.
I filed one grove for the ignition, two groves for the front doors, and three groves for the rear doors. Another set for Shirley that she needs to take with her. The door locks seemed difficult to remove at first, but were easy with practice.

 

[kramer]

When I get keys made anymore I go to a local locksmith and get them made they are usually spot on, I used to go to a lowes or home depot to get keys made but half the time they didn't work.

 

[70gtx440dana]

The lower pictured blank is for 69 and newer models. Not sure it will work for a 64-65.