New option for (almost) original key blanks

[g9m3c]

***This is for my 2 sided '74 key with the grooves to the left.***

After researching for quite some time, I found that the only key blanks still available (without spending an arm and half a leg) with "Nissan Motors" on them that would work for me are these.

Then, I sent a PM to a guy I know on another forum who is a professional locksmith. He works in a shop that has been in business for over 50 years, so he said he would look for some originals (2 sided, grooves to the left, "Nissan Motors" and the "N/Z"). He couldn't find any, so he did some research. He said that the ones pictured above differ slightly in the millings' location and size when compared to the correct originals. They would work, but he found some that are an exact match and really close to the originals.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-1200-SUNNY-B110-NISSAN-510-BLUEBIRD-BLANK-KEYS_W0QQitemZ170403205264QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item27acd29090

I'll let you know how they work and look when I get them. I sent him enough money to purchase them and for return shipping. He's not charging me for actually cutting them. Hopefully I'll get them in the next few weeks. I have 2 of the original keys that still work the ignition and all of the locks. The one that I use most often is starting to crack from twisting those stubborn door locks. I'll retire them after my new ones show up.

Edited November 14, 2009 by g9m3c

[richard1]

for the early Zs?

I have one original oval 72 model in perfect condition.

As far as i am concerned, it it the kind of repro I want but will they be sturdy aas the original ones?

[esprist]

for the early Zs?

I have one original oval 72 model in perfect condition.

As far as i am concerned, it it the kind of repro I want but will they be sturdy aas the original ones?

Here is what I have.

Very high quality.

http://jdm-car-parts.com/item-for-sale/origional-style-blank-key-for-240z-series-2-260z-280z/

Esprist

Edited November 17, 2009 by esprist

[sblake01]

Those keys (in the first post-large pic) are the same as the OEM keys for the 1979 810 coupe I had. They were either KEY00-00055 or KEY00-00056, I forget which.

Edited November 17, 2009 by sblake01

[g9m3c]

Those keys (in the first post-large pic) are the same as the OEM keys for the 1979 810 coupe I had. They were either KEY00-00055 or KEY00-00056, I forget which.

Correct. KEY00-00055 is the one that is pictured (grooves to the left); KEY00-00056 has the grooves to the right. My local Nissan dealership quoted me $9.60 a piece for KEY00-00055 last week.

[zmadnez]

My '70 has two keys: one for the door, hatch and glove compartment and the other is for the ignition. Does anyone know were I can have another set made or a pair of blank keys?

[geezer]

I have decided to throw originality out the window and convert to a "one key fits all" for my '70. I ordered a keyed gas door lock from MSA and this is what showed up, so I have decided to have all the remaining cylinders reworked to fit these keys.

[g9m3c]

This one?

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/30-7461

The keys come with it? :bulb:

[geezer]

Yep, that's what I ordered and the keys came with it.

[g9m3c]

Yep, that's what I ordered and the keys came with it.

That's very interesting. I wonder who is MSA's source for the keys. NOS, perhaps? They could sell just the keys for more than that.

Edited November 17, 2009 by g9m3c

[geezer]

That's very interesting. I wonder who is MSA's source for the keys. NOS, perhaps? They could sell just the keys for more than that.

They are definitely NOS. Since the keys come already cut to fit the gas door lock cylinder they wouldn't break up the package to sell the keys separately. I'm sure that my plan of reworking all the other cylinders will be costly, but that will give me the convenience of having one key that fits everything and a spare key to boot. I haven't discussed it with a locksmith yet. I don't think it is something I want to try doing myself. Better to use the services of a professional I think.

[Arne]

I've re-keyed a Datsun ignition lock, but those are easy to open without damage. Not so the door and tailgate locks.