C1 keys locked in trunk
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i did the same thing but i was putting on my rear bumpers and had the key in the trunk lock so i woun,t lose it then i removed it as to not scatch the car i placed it in trunk and seemed like i closed it in slooow motion the said aww $$$$ then got a extra long screwdriver and was able to lift conv top cover and go thru spring hinge and got it open on first try
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Am I the only one who has spare sets of keys made for each car? I can't imagine going through all that just because the "only" key was locked in the trunk.
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I can't imagine having only one set, although I have purchased cars that way.
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Like a few have said there aren't that many GM keys from that era. I have a ring of GM keys dating back to the early 60s and I have yet to be stumped finding a key that fit for any old GM car. I once bought a 60 Olds 88 in L.A. that had no key and I found one once I got home.
If you don't know anyone or have yourself a selection of keys, go to the oldest GM dealer in town and ask the service manager if he has a collection you can borrow. Most old dealerships have LOTS of them.
If you don't know anyone or have yourself a selection of keys, go to the oldest GM dealer in town and ask the service manager if he has a collection you can borrow. Most old dealerships have LOTS of them.
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I think sixt1 still has the keys locked in the trunk and has never used the car since 2007.
The correct answer is from jeff62.
I was at a show, it was getting warm so I threw my jacket in the trunk with the keys in the jacket pocket. I used my wifes jacket as a pillow and hit the center of the emblem. No damage was done to the emblem and the keys were recovered.
I have a spare set of keys "at home" duh.
The correct answer is from jeff62.
I was at a show, it was getting warm so I threw my jacket in the trunk with the keys in the jacket pocket. I used my wifes jacket as a pillow and hit the center of the emblem. No damage was done to the emblem and the keys were recovered.
I have a spare set of keys "at home" duh.
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OP's last forum activity was 3-23-2009 so I doubt we're going to hear how things ended. Probably either sold the car "as-is-where-is no keys" or passed away from frustration that he could not find them.
And since that Sawzall needs electricity, and you may not always be near a power supply when you lock your keys in, one of these might be what you need. Just carry one in your trunk so it's always handy!
And since that Sawzall needs electricity, and you may not always be near a power supply when you lock your keys in, one of these might be what you need. Just carry one in your trunk so it's always handy!
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