Source for a lost motorhome key

[denis4x4]

1 have a 1983 Beaver motorhome and the keys are lost. I have the VIN and title in my name plus the key number. It is an ‘83 Chevrolet 1 ton with a 454 gas engine. Locksmiths here are all mobile.

 

[TexMedium]

With that title and a valid registration and a valid driver's license, ALL with the same address showing, any GM dealership should be able to cut keys. If the locks are still the originals! If they've been changed, well, you will probably have to change them again.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I have a friend who can sniff out Beaver parts any time, anywhere. He just turned 74 and has never been married. He say he has been too busy sniffing beaver to settle down. He is happy and he says single life is "the key"

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Changing a GM ignition cylinder, if necessary, is not a big deal either.

Tommy

 

[The Cobbler]

Changing a GM ignition cylinder, if necessary, is not a big deal either.

Tommy

but don't you need a key that fits for the easy approach?

 

[LS6 Tommy]

but don't you need a key that fits for the easy approach?

IIRC, you need to pull the steering wheel and the turn signal assembly. Below that is the cylinder retaining pin. Remove the pin and the cylinder pulls out.

Tommy

 

[Stuart in MN]

With that title and a valid registration and a valid driver's license, ALL with the same address showing, any GM dealership should be able to cut keys. If the locks are still the originals! If they've been changed, well, you will probably have to change them again.

I wonder if they still have the ability to do it for a vehicle that's 35 years old.

 

[nottohot]

call locksmith have him come over and make your key?

 

[mcj115]

If it is ignition...I say just replace the tumbler assembly....on Saganaw columns it is very easy. Looking at Rock Auto a cheapie tumbler is less than $7 less shipping ...so replacing it isn't that bad.

 

[readhead]

I have all the tools to dig down to the cylinder. First thing to check is if it is actually locked. A lot of those locks were broken and don’t need a key. Most people never knew they were broken because they always put the key in to start the car.

Are you going to move it before it snows or wait until spring?

 

[southalabama]

Hit up member Jeff moss

 

[readhead]

I’ve replaced several of those lock cylinders in jeep CJ columns. Besides he is my brother and lives nearby.

 

[hd54kh]

It will be easier to just replace. Don't buy a cheap aftermarket as they can cause issues later down the road. The wafer retainer can dislodge and permanently lock the cylinder. It can even happen to the Briggs & Stratton originals , not often but does occur.

For the door, if it has the GM style door lock a key can be made from the glovebox cylinder. It has 4 of the six wafers the door uses and within a few keys you will have a working door/glovebox key.

Terry