Several weeks ago Peter Buettner reported that he had located the part
number for the original keys.  I have gotten a limited supply of them.  They
are the original Witte blanks made in Germany.  They have the rubber head
with the cutout VW logo.  These keys are made of steel.  If you get one from
the local dealer, be aware that they cannot be successfully cut on a
conventional key machine.  Few locksmiths or hardware stores will have the
cutter.  I can offer these cut by code or duplicated.  For the first batch I
have, I'll offer these to list members duplicated from their working key for
$13, and I'll pay return postage.  This will just cover my cost of the
blanks, freight, and the wear on the steel cutter.  The next batch (already
ordered) will be a bit more expensive.  I do still have a good stock of the
Italian steel rubber headed blanks, and the cost of them duplicated from an
existing key is $4.75.  Other than the VW logo, they look essentially the
same.  Thanks, everybody, and it was great meeting many fellow list members
at BNNTA over Labor Day!
Steve Sandlin
www.steveslockshop.com
'84 Wolfsburg Westy
'79 Transporter
'00 New Beetle