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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 08:04 AM
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Don't know how I missed this. There is a lock on the rear on the car, like where your dad's station wagon tailgate lock was. The door key doesn't fit. What is this? I thought maybe gas cap door lock but that flips open with ease (unless this is supposed to lock it)

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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mtnance
Don't know how I missed this. There is a lock on the rear on the car, like where your dad's station wagon tailgate lock was. The door key doesn't fit. What is this? I thought maybe gas cap door lock but that flips open with ease (unless this is supposed to lock it)

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It is the alarm keyway! Standard in '72.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
It is the alarm keyway! Standard in '72.
Holy crap batman! I don't have the key, any suggestions? Also, don't want to fool with that right now until I found out if it's actually there.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
It is the alarm keyway! Standard in '72.


Same location on the 73s. Not sure why they are keyed differently from the door/ignition.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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Holy crap batman! I don't have the key, any suggestions? Also, don't want to fool with that right now until I found out if it's actually there.
You dont have an oval head key? Buy a blank key remove the lock and have the key cut

https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...nk-d-code.aspx
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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Same key was used for the spare tire lock .glove box and alarm
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