1977 Corvette Key Question

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May 24, 2009 | 10:47 PM

xkeots

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1977 Corvette Key Question

Help,

Does the back compartment, the doors and the alarm all have the same key?
The person who I got the car from lost the keys and changed only the passengers door & the ignition keys.
I was wondering that if I had a locksmith copy the back compartment lock & make a key, would it open the passenger door & work the alarm?

Thanks
Jack

May 25, 2009 | 03:43 AM

seanymph

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Hi, The door key and the back compartment key are the same on my 77

chris

May 25, 2009 | 07:33 AM

Ganey

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Yes, that should do it.

May 25, 2009 | 02:40 PM

xkeots

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seanymph

Hi, The door key and the back compartment key are the same on my 77

chris

Thanks but then which key was for the alarm in the fender?

Thanks
Jack

May 25, 2009 | 05:14 PM

Binnie77

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Quote:

Originally Posted by xkeots

Thanks but then which key was for the alarm in the fender?

Thanks
Jack

Alarm key is the same lock as door and rear compartment. The square key is ignition only.

Jun 9, 2009 | 10:21 PM

xkeots

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Thanks All,

I was able to have the key made for the rear glove box and they cut in one more tooth after a few tries and the key now works in my alarm, rear box door & passengers door. The last owner must have lost the keys and used non original tumblers for the column & the drivers door so I have an extra key for the drivers door. This key is the wrong blank for the tumbler that they put in my drivers door. No problem.

Thanks
Jack