I too am looking for a rubber-headed key. But a switchblade key would be nice since a regular rubber-headed key would look exactly like my Jetta key. 

Are either still available?

Jim

On Dec 5, 2011, at 8:06 PM, Trevor <trevorawake@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> What about Steve @ VW Car Locks?
> 
> ****************
> Cheri LePage
> GFAB Manufacturing Ltd
> www.theskylightguy.com
> 604-740-1018
> 
> 
> On 2011-12-05, at 3:35 PM, MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> 
> the local guy who cut my rubber headed key offered to use a switchblade blank ... definately for the Coupe still thinking about the Vanagon ...
> 
> --- On Mon, 12/5/11, T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
>> From: T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
>> Subject: Re: Vanagon key blanks
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Monday, December 5, 2011, 10:15 AM
>> Hey list,
>> 
>> I want to thank everyone that gave me suggestion. I had
>> some good luck with
>> a local Mom and Pop type locksmith. Vogel's in Ann Arbor
>> Michigan had many
>> VW (generic type) replacement blanks. Although, these were
>> not the fancy VW
>> round and rubberized type blanks, these did do the trick
>> and for under $7
>> for 2 keys cut they work quite well.
>> 
>> On a side note the local VW dealership had the original
>> blanks for $18.50
>> each (but only 2 left)
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Tony
>> 
>> On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi List,
>>> 
>>> Anyone on the list aside from the vendors holding on
>> to some key blanks
>>> that they would like to sell?
>>> 
>>> Please, let me know. Mine are giving me a real trouble
>> with the ignition,
>>> however are working well with the doors....go figure.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Tony
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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