1969 Corvette Question
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1969 Corvette Question
I have a 69 BB coupe and some guy was telling me that all 69s had alarms. I thought that it was an option. I was wondering if the guy was right. Thanks in advance.
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Re: 1969 Corvette Question (SBR)
Suposedly they treaded off alarms for the fiber optic system, I think they both are a waste of money back then, and a pain in the butt now.
Tom
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Re: 1969 Corvette Question (Tom McCabe)
Ahh.... but were you riding around in 1969 when the Po-lice were stopping people (usually for dumb reasons) just to increase the probability of racking up another marijuana bust?
The fiber optic system let you know at a glance if the cop was lying.
Yup. It happened.
Maybe now it is relatively useless, but back then, it served a valid purpose, albeit not what GM had intended.
Now, from DeLorean's perspective... heh heh
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The fiber optic system let you know at a glance if the cop was lying.
Yup. It happened.
Maybe now it is relatively useless, but back then, it served a valid purpose, albeit not what GM had intended.
Now, from DeLorean's perspective... heh heh
:)
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Re: 1969 Corvette Question (LemonShark)
The key for 69 alarms is in the back, above the "CORVETTE" logo. This was a factory option, not a dealer installed option, so they're all in the same place. The lock for 69 is smaller than the ones used in later years. It used a special Briggs and Stratton key, not one of the keys used for the doors, ignition, or glove box. Chuck
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Re: 1969 Corvette Question (Chuck Gongloff)
Thanks for the info Chuck! Mine is located above the Corvette logo. Now, I will need to track down a Key that works or replace the tumbler, track down the wires etc.. This is great, now I have a weekend project. Dave
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