Alarm key blank
Pro
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From: Atascadero Ca
it looks like a c4 door key. Gm used the keys for most of their doors, el caminos, oldsmobiles, chevy trucks. Basically any gm you can think of. It's a very common blank. Tell them its a door key for a 71 chevelle or something like that, and they'll choose the proper blank.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dyersburg TN
Originally Posted by Nick in OKC
The alarm key on my '71 looks like a trunk key (round head as opposed to the square head ignition key).
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Don't have my NCRS guide here, but to the best of my recollection, here goes:
In 69, the alarm was an option. It uses the small alarm switch mounted above the "CORVETTE" letters in the back. The key is a smaller, round head Briggs and Stratton key, totally unlike your ignition/door keys.
In later Shark years, the alarm switch changed to a bigger size switch, and the round head door key turned on the switch. Real, original 69 switches are available, but tougher to find. Chuck
In 69, the alarm was an option. It uses the small alarm switch mounted above the "CORVETTE" letters in the back. The key is a smaller, round head Briggs and Stratton key, totally unlike your ignition/door keys.
In later Shark years, the alarm switch changed to a bigger size switch, and the round head door key turned on the switch. Real, original 69 switches are available, but tougher to find. Chuck
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2001
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From: Dyersburg TN
Originally Posted by Chuck Gongloff
Don't have my NCRS guide here, but to the best of my recollection, here goes:
In 69, the alarm was an option. It uses the small alarm switch mounted above the "CORVETTE" letters in the back. The key is a smaller, round head Briggs and Stratton key, totally unlike your ignition/door keys.
In later Shark years, the alarm switch changed to a bigger size switch, and the round head door key turned on the switch. Real, original 69 switches are available, but tougher to find. Chuck
In 69, the alarm was an option. It uses the small alarm switch mounted above the "CORVETTE" letters in the back. The key is a smaller, round head Briggs and Stratton key, totally unlike your ignition/door keys.
In later Shark years, the alarm switch changed to a bigger size switch, and the round head door key turned on the switch. Real, original 69 switches are available, but tougher to find. Chuck
Safety Car
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From: Spring, Texas
Originally Posted by Chuck Gongloff
Don't have my NCRS guide here, but to the best of my recollection, here goes:
In 69, the alarm was an option. It uses the small alarm switch mounted above the "CORVETTE" letters in the back. The key is a smaller, round head Briggs and Stratton key, totally unlike your ignition/door keys.
In later Shark years, the alarm switch changed to a bigger size switch, and the round head door key turned on the switch. Real, original 69 switches are available, but tougher to find. Chuck
In 69, the alarm was an option. It uses the small alarm switch mounted above the "CORVETTE" letters in the back. The key is a smaller, round head Briggs and Stratton key, totally unlike your ignition/door keys.
In later Shark years, the alarm switch changed to a bigger size switch, and the round head door key turned on the switch. Real, original 69 switches are available, but tougher to find. Chuck
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Burning Brakes
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From: Minnesota
Originally Posted by Chuck Gongloff
Don't have my NCRS guide here, but to the best of my recollection, here goes:
In 69, the alarm was an option. It uses the small alarm switch mounted above the "CORVETTE" letters in the back. The key is a smaller, round head Briggs and Stratton key, totally unlike your ignition/door keys.
In later Shark years, the alarm switch changed to a bigger size switch, and the round head door key turned on the switch. Real, original 69 switches are available, but tougher to find. Chuck
In 69, the alarm was an option. It uses the small alarm switch mounted above the "CORVETTE" letters in the back. The key is a smaller, round head Briggs and Stratton key, totally unlike your ignition/door keys.
In later Shark years, the alarm switch changed to a bigger size switch, and the round head door key turned on the switch. Real, original 69 switches are available, but tougher to find. Chuck
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