Re: [DML] OEM key blank variations

[Lee <immerse@xxxx>]

Walter wrote:

> I have noticed that there are two variations of the molded plastic on OEM
> DMC key heads. I am referring to the ignition key of my '81 two key system
> car Vs. the ignition (which is also the door key) to an '82 model one key
> system car which I had the opportunity to scrutinize.
>
> I have held the two varieties of keys side by side and noticed that they are
> obviously shaped differently; although, it was long enough ago that I can't
> remember exactly how. It has bothered me enough recently that I went
> looking at photos of keys on the internet. From the photos, I can tell that
> Lee's reproduction keys are a slightly different design than mine. In
> particular the DMC logo on Lee's keys are more centered between the bottom
> of the key chain hole and the bottom of the circular indention. On my key,
> the DMC logo is closer to the bottom of the circular indention with more
> space between the top of the logo and the bottom of the key hole. When I
> say 'bottom' in this case, I am referring to the end of the key that you
> stick in the ignition.
>
> When some of you from the DML are at a large enough DMC meeting, compare
> your keys and see what variations you notice and report back to the list. I
> used to think that all DMC molded key heads were of the same design. But
> not so! Can anyone say why or when they changed the shape? Did anyone know
> this before or am I the first to notice? Can anyone say what happened to
> the original key head molds? Are they at the bottom of the ocean? I
> suppose it could make a good fishing weight at the least.
>
> So Lee, are you ready to make a new set of molds? Are there any varieties
> of DMC key blanks that have the DMC logo on both sides? Are Lee's
> reproductions this way? It seems a waste to have one side blank if you are
> really hyped up on a reproduction logo. I'm sure some of you would be bored
> to know this, but others may find it interesting. Y'all check it out
>
> Walt Tampa, FL
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reply:

Walter,

There are actually four different styles of Logo keys. I have molds for all
four. I currently produce the 1982 edition, mostly due to demand reflected in
whole sale orders from DMC parts and repair facilities. There are more
differences than just the opening in the top.

I have found no key that had any thing on the reverse side of the key, I would
be happy to make such a key if some one can supply a key example .

There are two styles of Lighted key, which I may produce in the Future. Given a
reasonable demand.

Lee