Glove Box Contents -- plastic envelope [dated]

[Wayne M.]

Just noticed (item on eBay) that the envelope (on the back) has a date (3-16-66) just to the left of the part # (3834959). This one has the yellow key image on the front that says "Don't invite car theft". It's the same part # as an earlier plastic envelope I have (eBay & not Corvette, although I suppose it could be), dated 1-4-63.

I see that this part # on the plastic envelope is called out in the 1965 judging guide, 5th ed. and seems not to have changed over at least 3 model years, going by the above observation. No part #s are mentioned for the envelope contents -- Owners guide and Owner Protection Plan.

First question: did the envelope dating change often ? say, in step with each model year or even more frequently ?
2nd Q: does this mean that the owners guide can be either 1st or 2nd edition Corvette, not necessarily corresponding to the VIN range (in the case of a '65), and the protection plan booklet (incl. protect-o-plate) can be from a '65 Impala SS, with only condition being assessed ?

There's only 5 deduction points possible on originality and 5 on condition, so it's not a big deal. I ask just out of curiosity.

[Dave S.]

Re: Glove Box Contents -- plastic envelope [dated]

Just noticed (item on eBay) that the envelope (on the back) has a date (3-16-66) just to the left of the part # (3834959). This one has the yellow key image on the front that says "Don't invite car theft". It's the same part # as an earlier plastic envelope I have (eBay & not Corvette, although I suppose it could be), dated 1-4-63.

I see that this part # on the plastic envelope is called out in the 1965 judging guide, 5th ed. and seems not to have changed over at least 3 model years, going by the above observation. No part #s are mentioned for the envelope contents -- Owners guide and Owner Protection Plan.

First question: did the envelope dating change often ? say, in step with each model year or even more frequently ?
2nd Q: does this mean that the owners guide can be either 1st or 2nd edition Corvette, not necessarily corresponding to the VIN range (in the case of a '65), and the protection plan booklet (incl. protect-o-plate) can be from a '65 Impala SS, with only condition being assessed ?

There's only 5 deduction points possible on originality and 5 on condition, so it's not a big deal. I ask just out of curiosity.

Wayne,
I'll respond as best I can. All my research is packed away but I'll go from memory.
The 3-16-66 envelope lasted until MY 1969 when the square key version was introduced.
1965 OM's had two editions. Second editions had a Dec 1964 date on them so they were introduced around then. Nobody knows exactly when.
Warranty Books (they have the POP on the last page) were the same for all Chevrolet passenger cars including Corvette. As you state the plates are not judged so any old warranty book from 1965 will work.
As part of the 5 + 5 points there also needs to be a radio sheet, radio tag and AM/FM pocket guide (if radio equipped) and a KO wheel card if so equipped.

[Georges C.]

Re: Glove Box Contents -- plastic envelope [dated]

I have the original pale green 1966 Chevrolet Owner Protection Plan Book that came with my car (part number 3879857?). Other than the last page with the imprint of the waranty card and the back cover with the original Protect-O-Plate which display the VIN, there is no reference to the type car. The car was purchased by the original owner Feb. 21, 1966.

[Dave S.]

Re: Glove Box Contents -- plastic envelope [dated]

I have the original pale green 1966 Chevrolet Owner Protection Plan Book that came with my car (part number 3879857?). Other than the last page with the imprint of the waranty card and the back cover with the original Protect-O-Plate which display the VIN, there is no reference to the type car. The car was purchased by the original owner Feb. 21, 1966.

Georges,
The VIN on the POP should match your VIN on the VIN tag riveted under the glovebox.