New Door Lock Keys

[arbatist]

Is there any way to order new door keys without having to remove the lock cylinder? My 71 W300 w/ a 67 cab on it didn't come with keys for the doors and I'd like to avoid taking the locks apart.

Apologies if this has been addressed before but I did a quick search and didn't see a thread mentioning it. Thanks!

[dodgeboykim]

Is there any way to order new door keys without having to remove the lock cylinder? My 71 W300 w/ a 67 cab on it didn't come with keys for the doors and I'd like to avoid taking the locks apart.

Apologies if this has been addressed before but I did a quick search and didn't see a thread mentioning it. Thanks!

Only if you had original key # tag and ignition and door locks all matched.
I would pull both locks and ignition
and have keys cut. You never know if one lock is different from other. Pay attention when removing. Parts are side specific.

[martincom]

A talented locksmith can create keys utilizing the bump method where the lock tumblers make a mark on the key blank and they file it away. It is time consuming. Removing the lock cylinders from the door is not a difficult task. It would be your most cost effective approach.

I leave the keys in my cars when in storage. Some kids managed to break into one of my storage buildings and stole the keys & hood pins from one of my cars. Stupid me, I never made an extra set. So the locksmith was able to make a new ignition key utilizing the bump method. However, he had no success on the trunk key. So I had to pull the rear seat and work this not so skinny 60 year old body into the trunk far enough whereas I could grasp and turn the latch mechanism. Once I pulled the lock cylinder and delivered it to his shop, he was able to quickly create a replacement key.