<VV> CORVAIR KEYS

[airvair at earthlink.net]

That was common with ALL GM keys (the small heads) up to '69, when they
switched to the large head design. Think of the Corvair not having the
column mounted ignition. The big heads were meant to complement the two
paddles on the switch, allowing it to be turned easier. It was only in
later years as the key blanks rotated thru their cycle that the large head
A/B and C/D keys came on the market.

-Mark

> [Original Message]
> Subject: Re: <VV> CORVAIR KEYS
>
> And to add to the mix, some of the 67 keys came with the small heads of 
> the 1935 to 1966 keys, even though they are A and B respectively. Then 
> there was a change to the now common big rectangular and oval A and B 
> keys. These big heads were used on all C,D,E,H, J and K keys until they 
> started with the plastic ontop of the metal heads.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> airvair at earthlink.net wrote:
>
> >I'd add that the GM keys for '67 and later had leters stamped on them to
> >designate the key design pattern. The '67 keys are "A" for ignition/doors
> >and "B" for trunk/glove box. The '68 keys are "C" and "D" respectively,
the
> >'69 keys are "E" and "H" keys respectively, and '70 keys are "J" and "K"
> >keys respectively. This cycle repeated in that pattern until the '80's,
> >when they repeated in a different pattern. Some time between then and now
> >they went with entirely different keys, with the advent of electronic
> >enhancements.
> >
> >The key code sets also follow that pattern, with a different set of codes
> >for each key blank letter designation. But they are all based on the same
> >notch spacing and depth on the keys.
> >
> >All factory-coded locks will have the key code stamped into the lock
> >housing. So if you ever need to know the key code of your lock, just pull
> >it out and look for the code.
> >
> >-Mark
> >
> >
> >>[Original Message]
> >>Subject: <VV> CORVAIR KEYS
> >>
> >>Corvair Keys
> >>
> >>As I understand it, the following key combinations are correct for
> >Chevrolet Corvair and all other GM passenger vehicles built during the
> >"Corvair Years" of 1959 - 1969
> >>
> >>1959 to 1964 
> >>
> >>Single key operation for all locks including doors, glove box, boot
> >('trunk' for North Americans) and ignition. 
> >>
> >>Key design: The key design remained unchanged from 1959 to 1964.
> >>
> >>1965 to 1969
> >>
> >>Two key operation/ One for doors & ignition and one for the boot or
> >'trunk' & glove box. 
> >>
> >>Key design changes: 
> >>
> >>The 1965-67  boot or trunk and glove box key had a oval head.
> >>
> >>New keys were introduced from 1968 onwards (I think?)
> >>
> >>Hope the above is of interest and am happy to be corrected on any of the
> >above.
> >>
> >>Regards
> >>
> >>Carl L. Kelsen
> >>
> >>1965 RHD Monza convertible
> >>
> >>Melbourne, Australia   
> >