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KEYS

Posted: 12/19/06 12:03pm Message 1 of 4
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Stafford, VA - USA
Joined: 11/3/2006
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Vette(s): 1982 Collector's Edition C3 coupe

Does anyone know what original keys were used for the 1982 Collector's edition?  I bought my vette in Jan 06 and ordered a replacement set, incase I did the unthinkable and broke one.

My replacements from Corvette Central said they were for the 71-74 vettes.  I have a square J and an oval K, maybe it is the other way around but you get the confusion. 
 
If anyone has a 82 Collectors edition, and has the original keys I would like to know what yours are.  I'm not that crazy as to get into the weeds about keys, but was confused after the invoice came in.
 
Jeff



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KEYS

Posted: 12/19/06 12:30pm Message 2 of 4
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I didn't know there was a difference. My best advice would be visit a locksmith and check his key selection. You can buy through Corvette Central or other suppliers vinyl GM covers for the keys to cover the key manufacturer's name.


KEYS

Posted: 12/19/06 1:06pm Message 3 of 4
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Eastern Oklahoma County, OK - USA
Joined: 1/3/2006
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Vette(s): 1980 Black L48 T-Tops
The Chevrolet lock system of the 70's and 80's used the A - K keyway.  The Alpha character denotes the type of grooves to mate the key to the lock.  Your J Square (ignition) and K Round (door/trunk/alarm) are correct GM keyway types. 

I put myself thru school as a locksmith.  I don't have the code-books to tell you what keyway goes to what year, but a good locksmith (not the key cutter at Ace Hardware) could tell you this and it should be for free.  The codebooks are a ciphering tool for the original key code stamped on the knock-out piece that forms the slot you traditionally use as for the keyring loop to go thru.

Hope this helps.



KEYS

Posted: 12/19/06 2:18pm Message 4 of 4
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Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Mine is not a CE, and I don't think the keys are the originals , but for the record, the square one is an A and the round one is a K.
They both say "For GM cars. Curtis.



 
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