guys i finally have the tailgate window handle for the 64' belair wagon i own and have also just repaired it to proper working order, ends of the spring pin were worn of from years of use and what a bitch to remove what was left! the wagon had zero keys and before installing it a key needs to be made so can anyone enlighten me which lock is the sister to it? gonna have 2 keys for it not 5 like the last one, all locks had been changed and were different! anyway does it need a curtis B10 (hex) or B11 (round) head key? thanks
The round head for doors, and the Hex for ignition. This might refine it a bit more: http://www.carlocksandkeys.com/servlet/the-Chevrolet/Categories
Actually, prior to the 1967 model year, all GM key blanks had the same grooves in the sides. The round and octagonal heads were simply used to differentiate the trunk from the door/ignition key but either blank would fit into either lock cylinder. Starting with the 1967 model year, different blanks were used for the trunk (round) and door/ignition (octagonal). Here are B10 (octagonal) and B11 (round) blanks. Note that the grooves are the same on both. You can get more info on GM keys here. While the web page talks about Camaro keys, the info applies to all domestic GM cars. http://www.camaros.org/keysandlocks.shtml
Being a 1964 Chevrolet, there is only one key that operates the ignition, door locks, glove compartment, and the tailgate. If you take the lock to a locksmith, he can pull the tumblers from the lock, and measure them. Then he can cut you a new key for the lock that will work in all the locks of the car. All this is assuming that the original ignition lock has never been changed. If you remove a door panel, and remove the door lock, usually there is a 4 digit number stamped into the lock, that the locksmith can look up in a book to get the key cut code, and make the key that way. That is what I would do, since once you have the code, you can always get a replacement cut that will work like the original keys. If you were closer, I would offer to bring my set of "try out" keys over and take out the ignition cylinder, which also has a key number stamped on it. Check different locksmiths for price, since they all will do the same thing, but the price may vary depending on how they charge for the service. Cutting a key when you have the key number should be under $10. Making a key without the number that requires taking the lock apart and measuring the tumblers can get expensive.
