Jim,
I'll give you the best information I have, meaning the only
information I have. My ignition key is "triangular" in
shape, and works the ignition AND the doors. It says
"Rootes" and a serial number on one side, and "Made in
England" and "L & F" on the other. The trunk key, on the
other hand, says "MADE IN ENGLAND" and "UNION" on one side,
and on the other side "WILMOT" runs down one side, "BREEDEN"
runs down the other, and a serial number is in a 'cartouche'
below the hole.
Most of my previous English cars, which I owned new, had
keys that said "UNION", and looked very much the same.
Perhaps a source for MG, Jaguar, Healy, Triumph, etc. parts
would have the same blanks.
The C.A.T. Shop Notes book, available to members, lists a
manufacturer named "Taylor" key blank R68W as a correct
fit. If your key is REALLY worn, the locksmith better not
use the 'tracer' method of making you a replacement, or
he'll end up making you a brand new worn key. He needs the
code number and the translation into the correct profile.
At the very least, he should measure the wear on the lock
pins, which may also be a problem. No notes in the TE/AE
Tech Tip Manual on this subject.
Good luck,
Steve
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