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Old 04-17-2021, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by misterp266 View Post
Did they “cut” the keys with a key cutter? When I worked for Pontiac we had the tool that actually cut each tooth separately. Of course you needed the key code or the experience to “read” the code from the original key. Never had much luck with ground keys from HD.
When I worked at Chevy Central Office in the late 70’s we used the handheld cutter to make replacement keys. Didn’t have a key grinder. The cutter was made by Curtis Industries and you can find the cutter on eBay. To use the cutter I had to learn how to “read” a key. Could be difficult to read a key if it was really worn.