[Answered] Will car insurance help get key code for 1952 Chevrolet Pickup?

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Where's the key code located on a 1952 Chevrolet Pickup for key programming?

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Will this work if the 1952 Chevrolet Pickup has an aftermarket alarm?

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1952 Chevrolet Pickup.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1952 Chevrolet Pickup too.

Was about to tow my 1952 Chevrolet Pickup. Let me try this first.

Great info! Needed this for my old 1952 Chevrolet Pickup.

Worked on my cousin’s 1952 Chevrolet Pickup—might work for mine too.

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