Hi guys, anybody know a good source for key blanks for old Mercs? I can't find a blank to fit the 408 anyplace. It's a gray-market rig, bought in the U.K. and brought to the U.S. on a boat. I'm needing a key for the doors.

Thanks!

--Finn

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76 Merc 300D, sky-blue, *86k, for driving
84 Jaguar XJ6, black, 245k, for restoring someday
71 Merc 408, 2.3 petrol 4, Avon caravan conversion (UK), RHD

Have you checked with a dealership? That's the only place i of where you can get mercedes keys made, and you need to take the title with you.

The MB Classic center in Irvine, Ca can take your VIN# and make you a new key. I'm assuming your vin# would in their system...

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That's also assuming the locks have never been changed. Does it use the old style single cut key? IIRC, that's basically the same key Peterbilt used for their doors up to at least 2003.

US MB dealers typically don't have van vins in their system. There's a guy in the NW who sells parts for MB vans and unimogs. I can't remember his name but a little searching should pull up his name and company. He would know where to get a blank if he doesn't have one.

NoSpark in this thread seems to indicate he's been in contact with him recently so he should be able to get you his website and phone number.

309D engine parts source??

Here he is:

http://www.eurotech-services.com/

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Cool! My neck of the woods. I'll give 'em a call MOnday. Thanks Kerry!

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www.offbeatoregon.com
76 Merc 300D, sky-blue, *86k, for driving
84 Jaguar XJ6, black, 245k, for restoring someday
71 Merc 408, 2.3 petrol 4, Avon caravan conversion (UK), RHD

There is a locksmith shop in Detroit called Hugo Solomon.

Those guys seem to be able to come up with blanks for anything.

You might have to send them a photocopy of the existing key so they can match it up.

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