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tozanfire
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Feb 8, 2008, 2:59 PM

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Hubcap Lock Key Needed	Sign In

I have aftermarket hubcap locks on my 1997 Cadillac DeVille which no car repair shop seems to have a key for.
Can someone help me to find a replacement key?

I made an impression of the lock bolt head with some putty to view the size and pattern.

I thought I might use a putty that hardens, then possibly use that to remove the locks. Then I can replace the locks with bolts with the same Allen hex head type bolt that I have used on one of the hubcaps.

http://i103.photobucket.com/...ire/CaddyHubcapA.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/...fire/Keymold001a.jpg

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Key mold001a.jpg (145 KB)

Caddy Hubcap A.jpg (57.3 KB)

Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 8, 2008, 5:26 PM

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Re: Hubcap Lock Key Needed	Sign In

The word "aftermarket" isn't helping much. Nice pics and putty job BTW. I have tools that would get those out with a little fight. If no help from mechanics or especially a tire store (they sell kits that take most all of these out) or try that "tootsie" roll stuff that you cut off a slice mix and mold - I think JB-Weld is a brand name but I see others. It is damn strong stuff but I'd still get rid of those locks for even just allen bolts which might be needed to hold on the cap.

I think you can get those,

T

Double J
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Feb 9, 2008, 12:10 PM

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They look like cap/locks that a company named "Vogue" sells / installs here in Illinois....
I have seen this style from them before....maybe they can help...
try contacting them for help....

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