<VV> wheel lock

J R Read hmlinc at sbcglobal.net
Tue Aug 30 19:10:30 EDT 2011


A locksmith can quickly change the spare tire lock to match the IGN key (or 
the door key for an LM).  If I recall, it only has 4 pins and you just might 
be able to DIY.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shaun" <shaun_mcgarvey at shaw.ca>
To: <Sethracer at aol.com>; <sshepard3 at hotmail.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> wheel lock


>I had a '64 with a factory wheel lock that was keyed to the
> ignition/door/glovebox/trunk key, but if the lock was dealer installed, it
> had a separate key. Seen 'em both ways.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <Sethracer at aol.com>
> To: <sshepard3 at hotmail.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 7:45 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> wheel lock
>
>
>> In a message dated 8/30/2011 5:58:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>> sshepard3 at hotmail.com writes:
>>
>> I have a  customer with a '64 with a wheel lock that  was ordered with 
>> the
>> car (has  the receipt). There is only one key and it doesn't seem to fit
>> the
>> wheel lock.  Was there a separate key for the wheel lock? How would one
>> get
>> a  key?
>>
>> A locksmith can probably get it loose for you, then make a key to fit. I
>> think it is a separate key.
>>
>>
>>
>> BTW, the original spare is still in place, 6.50-13  Firestone whitewall
>> never used. It's upside down so it probably has the  original air!
>>
>> Cool  a 1964 with "factory Air" !
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Spence Shepard
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Seth Emerson
>>
>> C's the Day! -  Corvairs, Camaros, Corvette
>> San Jose, CA
>>
>>
>>
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