F/S Tweet's Lock Re-Key / Repair / Restoration Services, For all of your Lock Needs Options

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This was a small but necessary job for a customer overseas from a while back. The gentleman purchased a 914. And of course as he started going through the car he started discovering all of wonderful little idiosyncrasies to be had. He received the car with two keys, both valet. Well, this is not going to work on secondary locks, but somehow the trunk lock would open but with great difficulty with the valet key. What? I suspect the valet tumblers were probably very worn and he said the lock was in poor shape overall. So, we recommended either a full restoration of his or, to save on two ways of shipping, to just build him a good used one keyed to work with his valet. His main concern was to save on costs overall and we made it work for him.

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Another satisfied customer. This job included rechromed handles, full ignition rebuild, new oem and look-alike keys and all locks keyed alike. The customer bought a project car and of course it's a basket case. So, he's chipping away at it one part at a time.

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Can you match a blank key to an existing tumbler ?

My VW Vanagon glove box is missing its original key. I have a blank, but it needs to be matched and cut to the lock.

Haven't been able to find any one to do it locally.

Done and Done! Cleaned, lubed and two working keys.

[pete000]

Can you match a blank key to an existing tumbler ?

My VW Vanagon glove box is missing its original key. I have a blank, but it needs to be matched and cut to the lock.

Haven't been able to find any one to do it locally.

Done and Done!

Works perfectly !

Thanks Dan !

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Can you match a blank key to an existing tumbler ?

My VW Vanagon glove box is missing its original key. I have a blank, but it needs to be matched and cut to the lock.

Haven't been able to find any one to do it locally.

Done and Done!

Works perfectly !

Thanks Dan !

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Hello Pete,
Always glad to help! Thank you for your business.

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Okay, so this is what you get when, someone that doesn't know what they are doing with vintage locks, attempts to make a key. The "fubar'd" key was actually made by hand. This is not the first time we see things like this coming from "locksmiths".
The key on the left is what the customer sent us.

The one on the right is is the new one we originated, based on his tumbler sequence after we decoded his lock.

This the feedback we received from him," The keys and locks arrived. All work perfectly. Many thanks! It is great to still be able to find a craftsman."

[mb911]

I have a 911 ignition without a key.. Could you key that for me?

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I have a 911 ignition without a key.. Could you key that for me?

Hello, Ben,
Yes, we can either originate a key when keys have been lost. This option is best if all of the locks on the car are still keyed alike and you want one key for all of the locks. However, if that is not important, then a rekey is a more cost effective option.
PM me the details of your preference, and we can give you pricing, key options, and shipping details.

Dan & Alicia

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This 70-71 ignition was rekeyed and repaired for a forum member. It had a lot of wear issues and would not operate properly. The cam was also damaged. We were able to effect the necessary repairs, make the customer a spare key, and now it's good to go.

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This job was for a repeat customer. He has a new project 911 and wanted to add some Outlaw handles. We also made a rebuilt ignition with brand new Porsche OEM masters.
He didn't have an ignition nor donor handles so we sourced all the necessary parts and built this awesome keyed alike set.

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This was a repair for a common failure of the 911 ignition. many owners discard their ignition assemblies when this happens, not aware that many times the unit can be repaired instead of replaced to the tune of $950 list; OUCH!

The lock cylinder was falling out every time the key was retracted. This is also seen in the 914-4 1970-71 style ignition. Those can be repaired as well.

The ignition also had a lot of wear so we changed out several tumblers and springs and adjusted them to keep this unit working for as long as possible to save him money down the road.

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Here is an example of why duplicating worn or irregular keys is a bad idea. If you want to throw your money away and ruin some good expensive blanks, duplicating poor condition keys is the fastest way to lose your time and money.

This customer wanted two valet keys made from his original. We advised against it because it was not going to help him with his various lock issues. Even after servicing his lock cylinder the tumblers were still out of alignment. You will note various tumblers above the shear line with his original key(black master).

And after, with his new valet keys. The lock was decoded and a new key originated from code. None of the tumblers were adjusted (shaved). These are his original used tumblers and the keys came out perfect.

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Another job complete for a 914World member. Here we refurbished and rebuilt the lock set, rechromed the trunk lock and made four new Porsche-DOM keys. It was a fun job and a pleasure collaborating with the member on his 914's locks.

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[mepstein]

Dan - I know you are probably waiting on parts from me. I'll get them in the mail shortly. Thanks, mark

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Dan - I know you are probably waiting on parts from me. I'll get them in the mail shortly. Thanks, mark

Hi Mark,
Okay, whenever you are ready.
-Dan

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Hi Dan-
I have a 73 914-6 2.7conv that I've had off the road for 4yrs to "just do a little engine detailing". When I bought the car it had only one key that just worked the ign, nothing else. Of course I put the key in a very safe place... a VERY safe place.

So now, I'd like to find out what it would cost me to have a key made to work my trunk lock (and thereby also, hopefully, the doors, hood, and glovebox) and then to re-key my ign lock to fit that new key. Maybe make that a couple keys...

I have the two locks out and ready to send.

Thanks - Harry

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Hi Dan-
I have a 73 914-6 2.7conv that I've had off the road for 4yrs to "just do a little engine detailing". When I bought the car it had only one key that just worked the ign, nothing else. Of course I put the key in a very safe place... a VERY safe place.

So now, I'd like to find out what it would cost me to have a key made to work my trunk lock (and thereby also, hopefully, the doors, hood, and glovebox) and then to re-key my ign lock to fit that new key. Maybe make that a couple keys...

I have the two locks out and ready to send.

Thanks - Harry

Hello Harry,
The best way to approach this is to physically verify that all of the locks are keyed alike before making keys, even if you don't have a working key for the rest of the locks. These are old cars and many times the locks have been changed out/swapped in the past. Question is how many locks were changed out? The only way to confirm this is for you to send in your lock set. Then after we know which ones are mismatched, we move forward to making keys, rekeying or both to get you a matched, keyed set. Making keys before knowing which locks are mismatched is putting the cart before the horse and can backfire on you. It will save you time, money and frustration to verify before making keys. If you would like to send them in, send me a pm and I will send you further shipping instructions.
Regards,
dan

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Here we have another great lock set for a another great customer. These were not restored but they were rebuilt, fully serviced and new keys cut to code. The t-handle was refinished as well. The locks suffered from heavy oxidation, were mismatched parts cobbled together and a prior owner had removed the valet tumblers. Everything was put back to factory spec and now the customer has a reliable matched set.

[cal914]

How much for full lock refurb plus door handels rechromed
Thanks B