Spare Tire Lock and Rear Compartment Lock

[Jeff P.]

Question, can these two locks be fitted to the correct key by a lock smith? Thanks, Jeff

[Edward J.]

Re: Spare Tire Lock and Rear Compartment Lock

Jeff,Contact Gary Beaupre in the members list I believe he does this.

[Jeff P.]

Re: Spare Tire Lock and Rear Compartment Lock

In searching through some posts I have answered my question. Yes you can. Now, in order to use the "C " and "D" 1968 keys ,do I have to find a 1967 spare tire lock? Is there a part number on these locks. Thanks again.

[Edward J.]

Re: Spare Tire Lock and Rear Compartment Lock

Jeff, I brought my spare tire lock from Gary for my 72 and my car has the C&D codes also. Its worth a try.Also Pete Lindahl a member here also is another opition.

[Jeff P.]

Re: Spare Tire Lock and Rear Compartment Lock

Thank you Ed , I'll do that.

[Jeffrey S.]

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Jeff,
It is an easy thing for any locksmith to change the tumblers to match any key. Assuming that the glove box and spare tire locks are '68 locks, only the "D" key will go into them properly. The "C" key is for the ignition and doors. A '67 lock has an "A" and "B" key. If you need to buy a lock, one from a '68, '72, '76, or '80 will be the same. I hope this helps.
Jeff

[Peter L.]

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Jeff - Jeff Salz indicated the various keyways for the 67 & 68 locks and as noted the original 67 glove compartment & spare tire locks had the B keyway & used the B code key & the original 68 compartment & spare tire locks had the D keyway & used the D code key. These original locks had were specific keyway locks & were designed to accept only the corresponding code key. So finding an original 1967 spare tire lock that has the B keyway & uses the B code key is not the answer if you want a spare tire lock that will work & use a D code key. You'll want to find a D keyway spare tire lock. Pete

[Jeff P.]

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Thanks,everyone. Ill start looking for a 68 up spare tire lock.

[Stephen W.]

Re: Spare Tire Lock and Rear Compartment Lock

Jeff, I will jump in on this one, the Answer is yes, 63s are a B10 Key way and I have a few i can make for a correct case. I offer Key and lock service for the Corvette Hobby that I took over for Pete Lindahl, the Key Master for Corvettes who started this offering many years ago..