Owners pin variations?

[Edward M.]

I just learned that there is a "early vs late" issue with the original Corvette Owners Pins.

Can anyone elaborate on this and explain the differences?

Any other issues about variations would also be appreciated.

[Tom H.]

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I would also like to see this explained in detail. Good post !

[Jim T.]

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Ed there was a good discussion in July or August on owners pins.

[Edward M.]

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Yes, I am aware of the August discussion. It did not go into detail on the differences. That's what I am wondering about.

[Gary C.]

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Ed, recently I've come across a '57 original owner who doesn't have the car anymore, but saved the pin. The pin backing has the GBM inscription. The GBM inscription was confirmed on another '57 owner's pin that came with several letters etc when it was bought from the estate. Am waiting on a fellow NCRS member who has original owner's kit with pins from 59-62 to let me know what their back inscriptions are. My believe is the GBM inscribed pins are C1's and the MI/5 are C2's. Have spoken with a both 64 & 65 original owners who have their pins and they're inscribed MI/5. Not to muddy the water, but was told there was a 3rd back inscription. Am still trying to explore that, but so far no joy. Hopefully, some Member has more info on the owner's pins back inscriptions that what I've put together so far. Good luck, Gary....

[Edward M.]

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Yes, that is the sort of info I am looking for. Please keep us posted.

[Bob B.]

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Oh boy, now I will have to trade in my MI/5 on a GBM!

[Loren L.]

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I have the original pin from my '63 and another from a gentlemen with a '65 and they are both the MI5s

[Gary C.]

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Loren, that's for the info on your '63 owner's pin. Do you have both pin's boxes? If so, it would be great if you could post what inscriptions or stampings and marks they have on them. Photos or color descriptions would be welcomed also. Thanks, Gary....

[Edward M.]

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So it is beginning to sound like there are two variations:

Early version: GBM - possibly 56 to 62.
Late version: MI/5 - possibly 63 to 66

Does that sound right?

[Gary C.]

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Ed, that's what it's pointing towards. Am still waiting for more info, hopefully it'll come this week and will post an update. Gary....

[Edward M.]

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Great, looking forward to it.

[Lou C.]

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I purchased 62 VIN# 5188 from the original owner. Original pin has MI/5 on the back.

[Edward M.]

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I purchased 62 VIN# 5188 from the original owner. Original pin has MI/5 on the back.

Lou,

Do you know how long after the original owner took delivery of the car he sent in his card to get the owner's pin.

I could see a possibility of the owner not sending in the card until early 63. That would possibly explain a 62 car with a "63 and up" pin.

Just a thought.

[Lou C.]

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Ed, He bought the car in June of 62, welcome letter that came with the owners kit is dated July 62.