Adam87

The original owner of the 280zxt I recently aquired cannot locate the T-top keys. The tops are locked and they have the padlock looking z logo locks on them. Anyone know if its possible to get a replacement key, without the original or am I screwed on being able to get the tops off?

NismoPick

The keys are like the bubblegum / candy machine keys: round & hollow w/ a tab on one end (or at least the ones I've seen are like that). One of my t-topped z's had them locked w/ no key. I was able to rig up a key to take one off, but I couldn't get the other off, so I took some vice grips to it & broke it off.

Adam87

haha. Well atleast I have options. I think I may have a key like that, for a guitar case. I'll see if that will work.

hoov100

As far as I know, the t-tops locks are the same as the ignition key.

Adam87

Yea thats how my 300zx is, But these aren't the original tops. They were replaced because someone stole the others.

WildmaN

Yeah I have a set of these. And it is a little goldish key. That is pretty much a normal looking key. Just shorter than let's say. The ignition and door keys. The locks are black with a red background, and a silver Z. Pretty sweet looking.

Adam87

Thats exactly what they are. So it is a normal key... just a little sorter.
hmm

GTH

http://www.wired.com/culture/lifesty.../2004/09/64987

Pen used to open barrel style lock...lol not sure if this helps. but funny.