[Success] Where can I locate the key code to program a 1965 Buick Wildcat key?

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Looking for my 1965 Buick Wildcat's factory key code to program a key

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Same problem on my 1965 Buick Wildcat. Watching for any working solutions.

I’ve got a 2012 1965 Buick Wildcat, would this method still work?

My 1965 Buick Wildcat might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

Same problem on my 1965 Buick Wildcat. Watching for any working solutions.

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1965 Buick Wildcat.

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