Original Type Keys
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Safety Car
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From: Central Michigan
Original Type Keys
I'd like to have a set of original style keys made for my 68, to replace the generic ones supplied by the locksmith. Question is, did the 68 originally come with the GM keys(round for doors, square for ignition) or the older style(round, octagon)? I will run them by the locksmith at noon and find out the series(A,B,C, or D)
It's a late 68 if that makes any difference .
Thanks in advance
It's a late 68 if that makes any difference .
Thanks in advance
Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
"1968 had a hex-head key coded 'C' for the ignition and doors; an oval head coded 'D' operated the glove box and spare tire lock"
Above quote is from the NCRS 1968-69 Corvette Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide.(Third Edition , page 17)
I have these keys for my 68 coupe which I purchased in 1972 from the original owner, so I believe the information to be correct.
Kurt
Above quote is from the NCRS 1968-69 Corvette Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide.(Third Edition , page 17)
I have these keys for my 68 coupe which I purchased in 1972 from the original owner, so I believe the information to be correct.
Kurt
Melting Slicks
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From: Live Free or Die. N.H.
My 68 442 had the original briggs and stratton keys,not sure if vettes came that way too.The A,B,C,D....etc makes all the difference on any G.M. style key,found out the hard way once on some fancy olds keys back in the day.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Originally Posted by mdj21
try Ebay. i picked up a couple of blanks for my 73 there. don't remember the price being too bad.
Safety Car
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From: Surrey
As above. When I went to Florida after getting the Vette I just walked into a GM dealer & bought 2 blanks (one door, one ign). A locksmith back here cut them from the originals. They were about $2/each to buy.
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From: Central Michigan
Thanks for the info guys
Took my set of keys to the shop that made them, they don't stock GM keys, but pointed out the series is stamped on the key(C for the doors, E for ignition). I'll go to the dealership here(Crown Cheverolet in my case) and see what they got.
Thanks again
Took my set of keys to the shop that made them, they don't stock GM keys, but pointed out the series is stamped on the key(C for the doors, E for ignition). I'll go to the dealership here(Crown Cheverolet in my case) and see what they got.
Thanks again
