day in the life of a locksmith

[billdeserthills]

I just got back from an interesting job, my client is an antique car collector and wanted me to make a key to his 1932 chevy. This is definitely the oldest car I have made a key to, turned out a B-10 key fit the ignition, and it had a 'pop-out' ignition lock, which pushes back into place when you are done using the car. The guy has a bunch of other old vehicles he wants keys for, like a 1929 Willys Overland and a 1923 Buick. The 23 Buick has a locking transmission located at the base of the stick shift, it even has a code # B342, but I couldn't find a blank that would go all the way into the keyhole. The ignition has a Yale lock, looks much like a Y-1 keyway, but a bit smaller, perhaps a Y-52 key will fit in it?

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I just got back from an interesting job, my client is an antique car collector and wanted me to make a key to his 1932 chevy. This is definitely the oldest car I have made a key to, turned out a B-10 key fit the ignition, and it had a 'pop-out' ignition lock, which pushes back into place when you are done using the car. The guy has a bunch of other old vehicles he wants keys for, like a 1929 Willys Overland and a 1923 Buick. The 23 Buick has a locking transmission located at the base of the stick shift, it even has a code # B342, but I couldn't find a blank that would go all the way into the keyhole. The ignition has a Yale lock, looks much like a Y-1 keyway, but a bit smaller, perhaps a Y-52 key will fit in it?

Did you try a 1098DB blank?

I looked in my old Reed Code books and that code series comes back as a foreign car if i search by code. Searching by GM it comes back as a truck and the key blank is a 42106 (I have no idea what that is...).

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Bill I think I found it for you. PM sent.

[cledry]

3 1 1 3 5 on a 1098L blank.

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3 1 1 3 5 on a 1098L blank.

I sent that to him via PM as I felt uncomfortable posting the bitting in public. But at least we came up with the same info!

[cledry]

3 1 1 3 5 on a 1098L blank.

I sent that to him via PM as I felt uncomfortable posting the bitting in public. But at least we came up with the same info!

Well since it is for a 1920s Buick i felt reasonably secure in posting it publicly.

[billdeserthills]

My thanks to both of you guys,
I did try a B5 key, but the lock has been tampered with by a prior owner and none of the keys I tried
will go all the way in. Someone drilled a hole into the outer case of the cylinder at one time, but it is
unlocked presently. I need to make a key for the Yale ignition lock, as soon as I can find a blank to fit it,
I got a key ring full of samples off my wall of keys, hopefully one will be close enough for a town this size

[billdeserthills]

I had a short visit today with the Stupid Family, and I got to meet Papa stupid and Momma Stupid, they seemed very nice, but I noticed right off that something was a bit off about the Stupids. First thing they inquired about was putting a lock on a closet door of their home, I see this a lot out my way, we call them 'owner's closets' and the owners of the house does this so they won't hafta take all of their belongings home with them. The Stupids however wondered aloud as to why couldn't I simply take the privacy lock off the bedroom door and simply swap it out with the passage function lock that was on the closet door? I attempted to explain that the privacy lock could be opened by anyone with a coin, a screwdriver or a pocketknife, why even a fingernail will often unlock a privacy lock, but to no avail. In fact they insisted that the privacy door lock would provide an excellent level of protection for the belongings they would leave behind. I carefully explained why I thought they were both quite insane but ensured them both that I would be glad to do this lock swap and so they agreed. I was also informed by the leader of the Stupid Family, that if they were to lose anything due to theft that their magical insurance company would indeed pay them back for every cent they might lose. I attempted to explain why this was not true, but I was promptly shot down and so I collected my $55 and went on my way, after agreeing with papa Stupid that his plan was indeed going to be good news for the local economy, since papa Stupid would be replacing all his possibly stolen goods right here in my little town

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I had a short visit today with the Stupid Family, and I got to meet Papa stupid and Momma Stupid, they seemed very nice, but I noticed right off that something was a bit off about the Stupids. First thing they inquired about was putting a lock on a closet door of their home, I see this a lot out my way, we call them 'owner's closets' and the owners of the house does this so they won't hafta take all of their belongings home with them. The Stupids however wondered aloud as to why couldn't I simply take the privacy lock off the bedroom door and simply swap it out with the passage function lock that was on the closet door? I attempted to explain that the privacy lock could be opened by anyone with a coin, a screwdriver or a pocketknife, why even a fingernail will often unlock a privacy lock, but to no avail. In fact they insisted that the privacy door lock would provide an excellent level of protection for the belongings they would leave behind. I carefully explained why I thought they were both quite insane but ensured them both that I would be glad to do this lock swap and so they agreed. I was also informed by the leader of the Stupid Family, that if they were to lose anything due to theft that their magical insurance company would indeed pay them back for every cent they might lose. I attempted to explain why this was not true, but I was promptly shot down and so I collected my $55 and went on my way, after agreeing with papa Stupid that his plan was indeed going to be good news for the local economy, since papa Stupid would be replacing all his possibly stolen goods right here in my little town

I think I had their cousins last summer! Same thing, they wanted a privacy locked moved from the in suite bathroom to the bedroom door to keep people from getting to his guns and her purse. I solved my problem by handing him my small screwdriver and showing him how to open the door. He did not know you could do that. Then I showed him the entrance lock and said the screwdriver will not work. Sold!

[billdeserthills]

I had a short visit today with the Stupid Family, and I got to meet Papa stupid and Momma Stupid, they seemed very nice, but I noticed right off that something was a bit off about the Stupids. First thing they inquired about was putting a lock on a closet door of their home, I see this a lot out my way, we call them 'owner's closets' and the owners of the house does this so they won't hafta take all of their belongings home with them. The Stupids however wondered aloud as to why couldn't I simply take the privacy lock off the bedroom door and simply swap it out with the passage function lock that was on the closet door? I attempted to explain that the privacy lock could be opened by anyone with a coin, a screwdriver or a pocketknife, why even a fingernail will often unlock a privacy lock, but to no avail. In fact they insisted that the privacy door lock would provide an excellent level of protection for the belongings they would leave behind. I carefully explained why I thought they were both quite insane but ensured them both that I would be glad to do this lock swap and so they agreed. I was also informed by the leader of the Stupid Family, that if they were to lose anything due to theft that their magical insurance company would indeed pay them back for every cent they might lose. I attempted to explain why this was not true, but I was promptly shot down and so I collected my $55 and went on my way, after agreeing with papa Stupid that his plan was indeed going to be good news for the local economy, since papa Stupid would be replacing all his possibly stolen goods right here in my little town

I think I had their cousins last summer! Same thing, they wanted a privacy locked moved from the in suite bathroom to the bedroom door to keep people from getting to his guns and her purse. I solved my problem by handing him my small screwdriver and showing him how to open the door. He did not know you could do that. Then I showed him the entrance lock and said the screwdriver will not work. Sold!

I'm really of the opinion that the folks you met were only super ignorant-
I showed them how easy it was to unlock the door and explained all about the screwdriver, coin & fingernail
and that was when they told me how their insurance policy would refund each and every penny that was lost.
That was when I said I suspect you have never received a settlement check from an insurance company...Papa
Stupid admitted that he had not, I got paid and they thanked me for my very affordable service--As they walked
me to my car I informed them that the AZ Constitution allowed the concealed carry of any weapon (except nunchucks)
& they let me know that they think that is stupid and back in Canada they don't put up with weapons carrying

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I'm really of the opinion that the folks you met were only super ignorant-
I showed them how easy it was to unlock the door and explained all about the screwdriver, coin & fingernail
and that was when they told me how their insurance policy would refund each and every penny that was lost.
That was when I said I suspect you have never received a settlement check from an insurance company...Papa
Stupid admitted that he had not, I got paid and they thanked me for my very affordable service--As they walked
me to my car I informed them that the AZ Constitution allowed the concealed carry of any weapon (except nunchucks)
& they let me know that they think that is stupid and back in Canada they don't put up with weapons carrying

Oh, Canuks explains it. They put gravy on french fries...

[RedE]

I'm really of the opinion that the folks you met were only super ignorant-
I showed them how easy it was to unlock the door and explained all about the screwdriver, coin & fingernail
and that was when they told me how their insurance policy would refund each and every penny that was lost.
That was when I said I suspect you have never received a settlement check from an insurance company...Papa
Stupid admitted that he had not, I got paid and they thanked me for my very affordable service--As they walked
me to my car I informed them that the AZ Constitution allowed the concealed carry of any weapon (except nunchucks)
& they let me know that they think that is stupid and back in Canada they don't put up with weapons carrying

Oh, Canuks explains it. They put gravy on french fries...

You must be talking about poutine. Why anybody would enjoy gravy, fries, and cheese curds is beyond me. Despite the fact that I see it all the time, it still consistently stimulates my gagging reflex just by looking at it.

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I'm really of the opinion that the folks you met were only super ignorant-
I showed them how easy it was to unlock the door and explained all about the screwdriver, coin & fingernail
and that was when they told me how their insurance policy would refund each and every penny that was lost.
That was when I said I suspect you have never received a settlement check from an insurance company...Papa
Stupid admitted that he had not, I got paid and they thanked me for my very affordable service--As they walked
me to my car I informed them that the AZ Constitution allowed the concealed carry of any weapon (except nunchucks)
& they let me know that they think that is stupid and back in Canada they don't put up with weapons carrying

Oh, Canuks explains it. They put gravy on french fries...

You must be talking about poutine. Why anybody would enjoy gravy, fries, and cheese curds is beyond me. Despite the fact that I see it all the time, it still consistently stimulates my gagging reflex just by looking at it.

Actually, it's pretty good. Poutine''s a perfect expression of grease and salt and high glycemic carbs. As far as locks goes remember, some Canadiens are twisted by their upbringing - in some places, you didn't have to lock the door. Now we need alarms and locks and guns, and that makes me a bit sad. Anyway, if you're up in Montreal, give that poutine a try - I do not think you'll be disappointed.

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You must be talking about poutine. Why anybody would enjoy gravy, fries, and cheese curds is beyond me. Despite the fact that I see it all the time, it still consistently stimulates my gagging reflex just by looking at it.

Actually, it's pretty good. Poutine''s a perfect expression of grease and salt and high glycemic carbs. As far as locks goes remember, some Canadiens are twisted by their upbringing - in some places, you didn't have to lock the door. Now we need alarms and locks and guns, and that makes me a bit sad. Anyway, if you're up in Montreal, give that poutine a try - I do not think you'll be disappointed.

I live in view of Victoria, BC. I can walk to the ferry and go into Canada. I have had Poutine and they can keep it. The first bite I had I thought was amazing, but the more bites I had the more sick I got. I could not finish the order.

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I live in view of Victoria, BC. I can walk to the ferry and go into Canada. I have had Poutine and they can keep it. The first bite I had I thought was amazing, but the more bites I had the more sick I got. I could not finish the order.

Well, it's not all good, that's for sure. If you go to a place like Harvey's, I'm sure that's enough to put Survivorman off it forever. It's not for everyone. I give you full points for trying it. Considering what's in there, I suspect it would shorten your life expectancy if you ate too much, so maybe it's better you're not an avid fan!