Keys?

[GreenFields]

Hi guys,

When I bought my C2, she came with 4 keys (2 that match and 2 others).

The actual key fobs are from a later Corvette/GM-product (I'd say circa 70's - the rectangle shaped ones).

I've bought original shape key blanks (2 octagon topped and 2 pear shaped) and wondered if someone could confirm which shape should be used for which function.

My understanding is that the octagon was the primary key (ignition and door?) and the pear was for the trunk. Is this correct?

I think the keys I have may have been mixed up over the years through lock changes, etc, as the ignition key doesn't seem to want to lock the door.

These are the key shapes I'm talking about: -

 

[67HEAVEN]

My understanding is that the octagon was the primary key (ignition and door?) and the pear was for the trunk. Is this correct?

Hey! You got a trunk in your C2???

The pear shape is for the glovebox and sparetire carrier lock. Octagon is as you said - ignition and doors.

 

[GreenFields]

Thanks

 

[66BBdriver]

When I took the drivers seat out to install new carpet, 6 years ago, there was a new set of keys on a dealers key ring. 67Heaven is correct on the shapes.

 

[GreenFields]

Hey! You got a trunk in your C2???

Hadn't had my coffee yet... Doh! What was I thinking! :duh

As it stands - one key works for the ignition, one for the passenger door and the 3rd one seems to be a dud!

Another job for the winter! My guess is the locks / ignition have been swapped out at some point.

 

[Ron Miller]

Someone has changed one or more of the ignition and/or door cylinders over the years, the same key should operate in all three cylinders. You can buy a matched set of cylinders and keys at most of the aftermarket suppliers.

 

[GreenFields]

Someone has changed one or more of the ignition and/or door cylinders over the years, the same key should operate in all three cylinders. You can buy a matched set of cylinders and keys at most of the aftermarket suppliers.

Thanks Ron... it is on my 'winter-to-do' list