mattyb Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Does a 1974 "6" have one key for all locks ? i.e one key for the ignition, doors and boot ? (my 1981 spitfire had one key for the ignition and doors, but if I recall the boot lock had a separate ) key - On my "some where out to sea" US car, the seller has said there's only an ignition key - Do I need to get ready to change the door and/or boot locks ? many thanks Matt Edited October 15, 2015 by mattyb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttnz Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 My '74 has 4 keys... Ignition, drivers door, passenger door & glove box/boot key. Doubt that's standard though (hope it isn't) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saffrontr Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Matt, Should have 3 keys, one ignition, one doors, one glove box/boot cheers Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttnz Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yeah. Figured there may have been a forced lock in the past during it's misspent youth in the UK. Dunno why they didn't just go through the roof though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DubaiDave Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I have three, ignition, doors, boot / glove box. Mind you I never lock anything other than the boot as what is the point? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 +1 for Derek. DubaiDave. I once had a convertible Vitesse stolen, (which was 'locked'). One of the first queries (i.e reasons to avoid payout) the insurance company raised was, "was the car locked"??? Irrelevant, as the thief could've either reached over, or climbed over!!!! So, the answer is.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CONCRETE24 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Matt, Should have 3 keys, one ignition, one doors, one glove box/boot cheers Derek Hi Derek, That's weird - I have: One for Ignition One for passenger Door One for Driver Door, Glove Box, Boot I always thought the passenger door was a replacement - maybe the barrel got muddled up with the glove box at some point!? Regards, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmdr19 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Mine has 3 keys. The only one that ever gets used is the ignition key! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I have two Keys. One for ignition and one for doors boot and glove box, The locks for the latter came from a fellow formite , new remanufactured set. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Does a 1974 "6" have one key for all locks ? i.e one key for the ignition, doors and boot ? (my 1981 spitfire had one key for the ignition and doors, but if I recall the boot lock had a separate ) key - On my "some where out to sea" US car, the seller has said there's only an ignition key - Do I need to get ready to change the door and/or boot locks ? many thanks Matt In answer to your question, it would seem that only the ignition key is with the car this key is a steering lock key and doesn't fit the doors or boot (assuming US cars were equipped with steering locks !) However it is a relatively simple job to remove the key barrels from the various locks and get the key number from them, then you only need to source keys. At the same time of course you can inspect for wear and replace the barrel as well if needs be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyb Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 many thanks everyone - I'll see if I can find the lock numbers and get keys cut Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 My 69er has 3 keys...but must confess I only ever locked the Boot (Trunk), as whats the point of locking the doors of an open top car? Also as the early cars don't have that finger grip under the Glove box key hole, a thief would assume it was locked anyway...as regards the ignition key...any old keys fits it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 My first car was a J reg Capri, only needed one key for that...... My house Key opened doors and turned the ignition ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp7535he Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 1973 tr6 cr FS Key for glovebox and also if you are lucky fits the Boot . FT the door lock [double edged & longer] FR key for ignition / steer lock . cheers robin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Matt, Should have 3 keys, one ignition, one doors, one glove box/boot cheers Derek +1 that's what I have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 +2 same here Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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