Mystery Keys

[rbisacca]

While going through some "stuff" I came across these Studebaker keys. Probably from a Lark I owned many years ago. Are they of any use or should I just dispose of them? At this point in my life I'm trying real hard to be less of a packrat.

[jts359]

Valentines day is coming up , So may I suggest you polish them and clear coat them, Then go to walmartianville and get a sterling silver necklace. Put the keys on the necklace and give them to your better half as the keys to your heart. Other than that I got nothing. Ed

[rockne10]

Studebaker used a limited number of pattern cuts on their keys.
Those keys may work in 8 or 12% of Studebakers.
Someone out there needs precisely those keys for one they lost, or for a car they bought without keys.
The only way of knowing without the original code tag, would be trial and error.

[StudeRich]

No Mystery!

Number One is a Door and Ignition Key for a '63 to '66 Stude.

#2 Is the same for the Trunk and Glovebox

#3 Is a '47 to '62 Yale Trunk and Glovebox Key

Only the Trunk Keys may fit a different Stude.
The Ign. Key would take Hundreds of different Locks to check fit if you ever found a match.

Since they are Cut, they are not much use to anyone, although I don't think these will take up much room in your Dresser Drawer.

[rusty65]

Gosh, you would almost have to keep them just for the heck of it! Somebody out here may even give you a few bucks for them.At the Lancaster meet a bunch of years ago,I met a fellow with a brown '64 or '65 Commander.He was ticked off because he just locked all of his keys in the trunk. I calmly reached into my pocket for my big key ring,pulled a random key (from my long lost '66) and the trunk popped right open! He thanked me up one street and down the other.
Another key story: About 10 years ago at Carlisle I had a set of keys cut for my Daytona.No problem,he had the correct blanks,but was trying to tell me that Studebaker had pewter or silver keys available as an option."Might have a few in my truck,but that would cost you $75 a pair." Yeahright.I let him ramble on for a while then I went on my way.

[rbisacca]

No Mystery!

Number One is a Door and Ignition Key for a '63 to '66 Stude.

#2 Is the same for the Trunk and Glovebox

#3 Is a '47 to '62 Yale Trunk and Glovebox Key

Only the Trunk Keys may fit a different Stude.
The Ign. Key would take Hundreds of different Locks to check fit if you ever found a match.

Since they are Cut, they are not much use to anyone, although I don't think these will take up much room in your Dresser Drawer.

Thanks Rich. After going through more crapola found these 2 that actually have the original code tag. But what good is knowing the code without a lock to match it with?

[StudeRich]

The '62 Lark/Hawk Design Ign. key probably goes to the same Car as the Trunk Key (#3) in Post 1.
Dis you sell several '62 to '66' Cars?

[studegary]

Thanks Rich. After going through more crapola found these 2 that actually have the original code tag. But what good is knowing the code without a lock to match it with?

Now that you know the code that goes with the keys you need someone with the codes, like from their production order, that needs keys.

[Bullet]

What are the codes and we can look.

Mark

[Al from Eatonville]

Studebaker keys are really cool. I have numerous ones hanging in my garage. Should you not want to keep them, please let me know. PM sent. Thank you.

[rbisacca]

The '62 Lark/Hawk Design Ign. key probably goes to the same Car as the Trunk Key (#3) in Post 1.
Dis you sell several '62 to '66' Cars?

Have owned the following vehicles in this age group: '62 Conv., '63 Avanti, '64 Avanti (3), '62 Champ. (still own).

[rbisacca]

what are the codes and we can look.

Mark

4298s; s1535

[Bullet]

I’m out. Mine are 5370 and 1724.

Thanks for posting.

Mark