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Re: Keys

To: PKal@aol.com
Subject: Re: Keys
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 1997 08:06:56 -0800
Cc: hamilton@ptd.net, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <971031233736_-1912483322@emout02.mail.aol.com>
PKal@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 97-10-31 16:32:54 EST, hamilton@ptd.net (Edward Hamilton)
> writes:
> 
> << Having recently purchased a '80 Spit, the first task is to obtain a
>  couple of spare keys.  The vehicle came with one key, having no markings
>  and I have been unsuccessful finding a locksmith with a proper blank.
>  Would a few of you late model Spit owners pull the key out of your
>  pocket and provide me with the manufacturers name and number of a
>  working blank.  I have the original plate w/ a key code as provided by
>  the BL, but that seems to be of no use to anyone.
> 
>  Thanks in advance,
>  Ed Hamilton
>   >>
> Ed,
> I recently purchased a 77 Spitfire and had exactly the same problem.  I never
> did find an exact replacement but I did find a key blank that works.  I am
> using a Cole H65 blank and, even though it isn't a perfect match, works quite
> well.  If you find a better match let me know though.
> 
> Paul


Paul, I should have posted this to the list but instead I went direct to 
Ed H., Use a Cole #MZ5, fits 83-89 Mazda car and truck, same key blank, 
those Miata engineers are quite clever.


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