 Getting keys made, I'm trying to find a local place to cut new keys. |
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| Mpiercewa |
 Dec 28 2023, 02:27 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 21-October 23 From: Seattle Member No.: 27,675 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I have a '72 914 and would like to have a second set of keys made. I purchased blanks but am having a really difficult time finding anyone who can cut them. I contacted all of the local Porsche dealers but was told the only do more modern cars. Does anyone have any suggestions? I appreciate any info!
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| mepstein |
Dec 28 2023, 02:32 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,874 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Find a local locksmith. They usually have the older machines that will cut the classic style keys.
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| FlacaProductions |
Dec 28 2023, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,914 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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| r_towle |
Dec 28 2023, 02:44 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Home Depot has an old school key cutting machine...just bring them the blanks
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| Root_Werks |
Dec 28 2023, 03:10 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,667 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 28 2023, 12:32 PM)  Find a local locksmith. They usually have the older machines that will cut the classic style keys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Most hardware stores have auto cutting machines and don't work well with our 914 keys. See if you can find an actual locksmith with an old-school machine. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Dec 28 2023, 06:02 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,336 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Agree with the local suggestions. Find a shop that's been around since the 60s, and they will probably have the proper machine. If you can't find one, I'll do it. $20 for the pair. One day turn around.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Dec 28 2023, 06:48 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,907 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Curt Curtis is our dedicated 914 locksmith around here. You will be very pleased with his service, he is a master.
https://www.914locks.com/ |
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| rhodyguy |
Dec 29 2023, 02:00 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,240 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I think you’ll find one black key and one red key a mystery with most key cutters. Use a flat rate envelope for shipping out and the same one for the trip home. Way way faster. Days rather than potentially weeks and you get tracking numbers.
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| sportlicherFahrer |
Jan 4 2024, 02:59 PM
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Nothing to see here. Group: Members Posts: 1,121 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Tacoma, WA Member No.: 3,945 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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A little south of Seattle, but Milo's Locksmith in Puyallup has made keys for a few of my classics including 914's. Been a few years now, but at least worth a call if you're interested.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YYEqocU9yhDi7qJw7 |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 4 2024, 03:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,161 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we cut them all of the time, but are a long way off!
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