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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 05:53 PM
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first off I am not at my vette, away at work. was getting ready to order door lock because my key doesn't fit, it fits the rear alarm lock.

when on Corvette Central I noticed they sell lock sets with Square keys,
am I an idiot and the ign. key fits the door ? or do I need new locks ?

1973 base coupe
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On the 73 the square head key was used for the ignition and door locks. The oval head was for all the other locks.

However this assumes that the locks and/or ignition haven't been changed over the life of your car.
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Originally Posted by vettz73
On the 73 the square head key was used for the ignition and door locks. The oval head was for all the other locks.

However this assumes that the locks and/or ignition haven't been changed over the life of your car.
thanks, I ll hold off on ordering til I can try the ign key in the doors
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