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Originally Posted by 51504bat
A new key can be cut by code but you have to have the code. Or an old school lock smith might be able to make a key by impression. Not sure exactly the process but it involves inserting a blank key into the lock and then reading impressions left on the key and filing the blank accordingly. I had a key for a spare tire lock made that way years ago. Don't know if any lock smiths still have the expertise to do the type of work now.
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Yep, had one made this way by an old school locksmith back in 1962. "Just the facts Mam" (Sargent Joe Friday)
I was needing a spare key for my 30 Tudor. Ace Hardware actually had the blank and cut me a spare key. I was amazed... Chap