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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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t-top keys

wasn't sure what section to put this in....

I have searched all over but can't find and real info. I need to know if they make any after market key replacements for t-tops. is the drivers door key supposed to fit? mine doesn't and i want to make sure i can lock my t-tops...

can a locksmith do this or is it a easy 10 min job that i could do if i had the parts?

any info appreciated
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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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Car: 91 TA WS6
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Re: t-top keys

I had a 91 and the door key did it. If yours doesn't match it, I bet you can take the tops to a lock smith and they can make one - they did it for the ignition on one of my old cars.
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Old May 21, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Re: t-top keys

When I swapped my glass tops for some Lexan ones, I changed the locks so my key would still work.
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Old May 21, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Car: 1986 Camaro Z28
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Re: t-top keys

ok sweet! I really wanted to know if the door key was supposed to work. i bet mine are from a different car then. i'll c what i can do with the lock smiths
thanks
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Old May 22, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Re: t-top keys

Door key is supposed to work, but I've found some of the locks are keyed for ignitions. You can buy a new lock set from Hawks, or ModernDayMuscle, etc. etc. and it might be cheaper, as when I got quoted locksmiths to just rekey the cylinders, they wanted $15/lock even if I brought them completely disassembled locks.
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