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The guy just pulled the lock out and made the keys using the tumblers. He had nothing with the numbers listed that told him how to cut the key. He did the same to the 69 a few years back but he had to make the door, trunk and ignition keys for it.You can find the original key code number stamped on the metal tang that moves to lock the console lid on the console lock assembly-this is for S3-S5 Alpines. Since you are in the UK you may find a vendor at a jumble that stocks the original pre cut Wilmot Breeden (Union) keys and Bob's your uncle! Here in the US there are a few vendors that can cut a repro key using the supplied key code. Eric
I think these are the keys Mark mentioned. I have several so I had the lock shop cut these for me this morning.Series III-V Alpine and all Tiger had UNION brand console keys made by Wilmot Breeden, with mostly FS series keyway tho FP was also used on a limited basis (BTW, 933 is FS).
I have a number of original, unused NOS Wilmot Breeden UNION keys in a variety of pre-stamped numbers available to buy.
Regards, Mark ….. volvoguys
Hmmmmm! After 50 something years of Sunbeam ownership I can say I have never had this problem. Of course I live in a town in Ohio with a population of less than 5000 thousand people and 22000 in the entire county. One thing I've found out over the years of dealing with companies like State Auto, Nationwide and Federated is that if you do correct little things like locking your console and you file a claim there is much less hassel from the insurance guys. I haven't seen any judges check the specific details of the keys yet.Wow brave guys locking the lockable things on a rag top....
Quick way to an insurance claim for a cut top, pried open compartment or boot. Part of the reason a convertible always had higher rating than a hard top