Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

[Terry F.]

I have a key chain that I hope was the key chain given with the car when purchase new. It is oval about 1 1/2 inches long and possibly made of brass. It has a Chevrolet symbol on one side and on the oposite it says "Deposit in any main box, 200 W 2nd St., PO box 5001, Royal Oak, MI 48068-5001, 0033047, return postage guaranteed." Has anybody ever seen something like this. My car is a 68 corvette and what was left of the original key was on it. Regards, Terry

[Dave McDufford]

Re: Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

Terry,

I do not think the nine digit zip codes (which in this case is also the PO Box) existing in 1968.

Dave

[Joe L.]

Re: Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

Dave and Terry-----

No doubt, at all, regarding the fact that 9 digit ZIP codes did not exist in 1968. They didn't come along until a LOT later---like, maybe, the mid or late 80's.

Beyond that, as far as I know, no such objects were presented to Corvette purchasers in 1968, either at the time of purchase or thereafter through the mail. A dealer might have given such a thing, but not GM.

[Terry F.]

Re: Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

Thank you for your responce. I would say you are both right about the zip code. Thanks, Terry

[Mike M.]

Re: Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

the key chain you describe sounds like the one that came with a new 92 s-10 pickup i bought for one of the daughters. they all drive pickups to,this day. mike

[Terry Hawk]

Re: Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

Terry,

I agree with Mike. I received one identical to the one you described (only with a different number inscribed on it - 3603171) after I had already bought a new '92 S-10 pickup. I received it in the mail. Don't remember who sent it to me. Maybe Chevrolet or maybe someone who wanted to sell me the extended warranty!

Terry Hawk

[Terry F.]

Re: Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

That's pretty funny about the s-10 pickup. I thought that I might have something special. It would have been nice if something from its origins had survived. Thanks for the responce, I think I have enough information on my key chain now. Terry

[Jim T.]

Re: Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

Have one like it that came with my 85 Corvette.

[Terry F.]

Re: Chevrolet key chain, original or not?

Jim, the tech information showed up. I enjoyed looking over it. Thank you, Terry

[mike yager]

My '85 had it too

The '85 I purchsed new came with two key chains shrink wrapped on a card. They were similar to the one described. I gave them to the purchaser of the car.