Lost Keys to 1982 Corvette

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Apr 13, 2017 | 12:39 PM

Jayt4659

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From: Willis,TX

Lost Keys to 1982 Corvette

Help Please. Los the key and yes I have no extras. Do I have to take the steering column apart? Called Nat'l Vette Museum with no luck. Dealer in my area cannot help either. Thanks.

Apr 13, 2017 | 12:43 PM

SwampeastMike

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I'd suggest a locksmith. The lock can only be removed in the "RUN" position without damage to the column.

Apr 13, 2017 | 12:43 PM

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Call a locksmith not the museum.

Apr 13, 2017 | 03:04 PM

L-46man

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stranger things

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwampeastMike

I'd suggest a locksmith. The lock can only be removed in the "RUN" position without damage to the column.

I've been messing around with C-3s forever.

There is a strange penomena that happens with the old non-locking ign switch locks. they wear out!

My next door neighbor has a 76....he (temporarily) misplaced his keys.

He asked for help. I piddled with it for awhile and then had an epiphany.
I grabbed my keys from my '69 and inserted into '76....It started!

To further make 500,000 people nervous, I grabbed my 1969 Judge keys.....started!

THEN you can take the lock out and have it re-keyed!

good luck that sucks!