Picking up M1009 from GL... keys?

[condor16]

So I took the plunge, and now I'm waiting on my EUC to clear so I can pick up a M1009 from Ft. Meade.

With the EUC up at Battle Creek for a couple of weeks I figure it's time to start thinking about the pickup from GL. Mentally going through the checklist for the recovery (belts, fluids, paperwork, phone # for a local wrecker, etc) I thought it would be worth asking y'all... does GL hand over keys to CUCVs when you pick them up? Since they're mostly keyed alike, do the yard folks just keep a couple sets of "yard keys"?

I'll be making a trip up north in a couple of weeks, and I'd like to stop by the yard to talk face-to-face with the person I'll be calling to schedule the loading, but thought I'd ask about keys here first in case I have to find time to get to a dealer to have keys cut.

Can't wait to get it home... reading all the maintenance threads here has helped me plan for plenty of potential issues.

 

[timntrucks]

that looks like a going to be a nice one.. good luck on the recovery

 

[NICK_M1009]

I heard one key fits all. If ya know someone with a CUCV you can probly get a key made from his key and use that one.

 

[67_C-30]

I bought a key on ebay before I bought mine, and its a good thing I did - because the GL lot had none available. I'd recommend ordering you a key before you go get. There's always some for sale on ebay.

 

[Recovry4x4]

One of these days I'm going to put an ad on Ebay selling CUCV keys. God only knows how many I've given away. PM me your name and address and I'll send one out! Down to my last 2 out of about 40 keys.

 

[raiburn]

Just buy that black head key on Ebay. It will work great, and you will get it very fast.

 

[Whitey]

According to the GL rep at Meade they do have keys for the recent batches and a key will come with the purchase. However, it is GL, so play it safe. nuff said.

 

[Warthog]

Of the ones I have picked up, GL will hand you nothing. If the key is in the ignition then you are good to go. If not then you had better bring your own.

 

[condor16]

Thanks, everyone. Looks like I'll be showing up prepared!

 

[Sardot1]

Just buy that black head key on Ebay. It will work great, and you will get it very fast.

I got one of those, cost less than five bucks delivered, works fine.

 

[wallew]

This IS one of the reasons I love collecting these trucks.

ONE KEY on my key ring opens and runs all of my trucks. ALL OF THEM.

I like the black topped key also. It's my favorite one in fact.

I have that on both sets of my keys, which are identical. That way if I do actually lose one set, I can get the other set or have my wife bring it to me and I'm back up and running again.

 

[twright]

I have keys, like Kenny4x4 i have given away a bunch of them same here pm me your address I will send you one for free.And welcome to the green sickness.
AEC Retired Tony

 

[Recovry4x4]

Beat ya Tony, sent one out This AM.

 

[salt6]

Read the FAQ. It has the code for the key and your local GM/Chevy dealer can cut you one.

 

[condor16]

Big thanks to twright and Recovry!

I'll make sure to provide a post-recovery recap, probably in 6 weeks or so.

 

[NICK_M1009]

Question: I have a key now, but would like a extra incase I loose it. Can I go to the local key place and have them cut one from my existing key, or do I start asking for one??

 

[m16ty]

Can I go to the local key place and have them cut one from my existing key?

Yes.

From my experience, it's much cheaper to get a key copied than it is to get one cut from the code. The only two people that can cut a key by code are our local locksmith and the GM dealer. The locksmith gets $20 to cut a key from code and the GM dealer gets $30 and requires proof of ownership. The local Walmart will copy a key for around $2.

 

[NICK_M1009]

Yes.

From my experience, it's much cheaper to get a key copied than it is to get one cut from the code. The only two people that can cut a key by code are our local locksmith and the GM dealer. The locksmith gets $20 to cut a key from code and the GM dealer gets $30 and requires proof of ownership. The local Walmart will copy a key for around $2.

Thanks.

 

[67_C-30]

Big thanks to twright and Recovry!

I'll make sure to provide a post-recovery recap, probably in 6 weeks or so.

6 weeks? I don't know when you bought your's, but it took me 14 weeks to be approved for my first-time EUC!