74 Corvette Keys
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74 Corvette Keys
The square key fits the ignition, but what else does it work for?
What does the round key fit?
How about the alarm, spare tire, and door locks?
I do not have a round key and need to see what keys go in the right place. Thanks,
What does the round key fit?
How about the alarm, spare tire, and door locks?
I do not have a round key and need to see what keys go in the right place. Thanks,
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round key as you call it should work the glovebox lock, the rear center panel lock and the tire lock if they are original (and were keyed together). in addition it should also be the door key.
in a normal GM car the square key would be ignition and the round key would be glovebox, trunk and doors. vettes are special and have different key requirements as you've already figured out.
in a normal GM car the square key would be ignition and the round key would be glovebox, trunk and doors. vettes are special and have different key requirements as you've already figured out.
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Originally Posted by Tom73
Starting in '74 the square key fit only the ignition, the round was for everything else. Prior to 74 the square key was for ignition and doors.
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Originally Posted by chris73cpe
my 73 door keys are round
Sounds as if you locks may have been changed sometime in the cars history.
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ya, something doesnt sound right about that.
the square key on my 69 is for the doors and ignition. the oval key is for the center tray lock. just wondering, but is that what they consider the glove box in our older vettes?
the square key on my 69 is for the doors and ignition. the oval key is for the center tray lock. just wondering, but is that what they consider the glove box in our older vettes?
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From: Naperville IL
I know my door locks were out at one point, presumably for paint, because they are actually upside down(teeth up), but I always figured they were still original. I have a square key for the ignition and a round key for the door locks. Not sure about the alarm and glove box though...alarm cylinder is corroded solid and storage compartment doors are missing.