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04-06-2010, 06:54 PM
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Key Blank
Hi,
I have a 1972 280SEL that has only 1 key. I would like to have a spare made, but am not sure where to buy, or what key model number to look for. I would like to have something like the original HUF key with plastic. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...Jason 
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04-07-2010, 03:01 PM
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Jason,
Here is some very slight help.... I went through this with a fintale about a year ago. It seems the only source of HUF blanks is when they show up on Ebay. If you live in a large city then try to find the oldest locksmith business you can and take your key to them. They might have a blank. A hardware store that has been in business for 50 years might have some as well. HUF blanks, when you can find them, sell for around $10 each.
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04-08-2010, 10:13 PM
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The classic center is great. Jon will help you out. Just give him your vin# and he can send you out a new master key at a reasonable price.
As well as most any other part you might ever need for your car! 
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 1973 280 - 90,000 miles
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#5
04-09-2010, 02:46 AM
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I saw a few on Ebay this week. I need some also but haven't shopped around locally.
Regarding classic center, I've called them on a few parts...I REALLY don't think their prices are reasonable at all. I decided to rebuild my air filter with the existing frame instead of popping $40 for a new set. The other items they quoted me seemed high also, even for OEM retail. That's too bad, since they're only 1/2 hour from me and I can buy so much more from them.
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Loving owner of 1972 280 SEL 4.5 aka "Miss Juliana"
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04-09-2010, 04:16 PM
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hmmm that's a shame. I don't know why they'd quote me a cheaper price than you.
I found a new master key for $13 versus $45 from the local dealer to be quite reasonable! I also recently bought new OEM engine mounts, swaybox bushing set, and subframe mount set from jon at comparable prices to parts geek and Fastlane for all OEM parts. I went over and picked them up in irvine. Quote:
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1973 280 - 90,000 miles
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#7
04-11-2010, 10:34 AM
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Find a good locksmith that has been in business for a while. I had a copy made just a mile from my house for $4. They just pulled a blank from the rack. Looked like a standard blank for newer MBs, but it works fine. Seemed like they had no shortages of blanks.
Bert
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'70 111 280SE/c 3.5 (4 spd manual) - sold '63 MGB '73 MGBGT V8
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04-11-2010, 05:06 PM
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 I have always wanted to visit the Classic Center, but I thought it was too far!
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04-11-2010, 07:07 PM
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 I'm sure I'll check it out eventually...as well as the uber-elite Cars & Coffee in Irvine.
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Loving owner of 1972 280 SEL 4.5 aka "Miss Juliana"
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04-11-2010, 10:17 PM
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Hehe, I had happened to be in the SoCal area. I decided to pick up the parts I needed in person.
If you are in the area, check it out. I wouldn't drive cross country to see it. Although they do have some cherry specimens MB's throughout time. most of them for sale i guess..? they most of all are nice people, ready to help out with my 35 year old car. Which I think is just great. Quote:
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1973 280 - 90,000 miles
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04-20-2010, 09:59 PM
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So I will be buying from Jon at the classic center. Their price is good and I have no worries about it being the right part. His communication has been great and I will definately be looking there first for my parts in the future.
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