To re-key the lock without the original key is reasonably simple although I only have experience with pin type cylinders.
Using a piece of thin shim stock slide it into the cylinder between the pins and the barrel and wiggle the pins up and down as you go until all the pins are in place and you can pull the cylinder out.
Rekey the cylinder to fit the new key and it is done.


1951 Chevy 3100 5-Window
"Howard"
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