New lock set or rekeying?

[Mitchel0407]

Hello everyone, I’ve been looking all over but haven’t really found the answer I’ve been looking for. I just bought my first Z (1977 280z 5 speed) and noticed I have two different keys and no spares. I suspect the door locks have been changed at some point. As you can imagine I would like to open everything with only one key.

 

Does anybody know where to buy a full lock kit with matching keys? So that’s for the doors, hatch and ignition. Or can I rekey the original locks?

I can’t seem to find matching locks online but I did find lock sets for Datsun 720, 510 and 280zx. Does anybody know if I can make one fit a 1977 280z?

[calZ]

Original locks can be rekeyed, but I know at least in the US, there are very few locksmiths that still stock the tumblers. If you're lucky you could maybe find an old school locksmith, or if you're very lucky you could find an old kit. If not, you can always file your own tumblers out of some brass sheet. Here's a write-up on the process of rekeying Datsun locks.

https://ratsun.net/topic/47412-how-to-dissasemble-datsun-510-ignition-switch-and-rekey/

Edited 1 hour ago by calZ

[calZ]

Actually, it appears you can still buy kits! 

https://www.dkhardware.com/asp-a-16-105-auto-keying-kit-product-4838272.html?srsltid=AfmBOopXhi66Ub5objUsVLlPIOtGXJCK2Tf8aZSSusaSLkTvPvIAvVgg

https://www.locksco.com/buy/product/New-keying-kit-for-Datsun/CLENC8ae41abfed476c50acd2d7916a7fb627

 

If neither of those are in stock or don't ship, Star Road sells a kit with blank tumblers and a file. 

https://jdm-car-parts.com/products/key-cylinder-re-key-kit-for-datsun-240z-260z-280z-make-matching-key-on-your-own