Removing Ignition Key while Running?

[Geoff C.]

[Wayne P.]

Re: Removing Ignition Key while Running?

I think you are correct on the years , but you had to remove the key in the off position. If you removed it in the lock position it would not turn without the key.

[Ed Jennings]

Re: Removing Ignition Key while Running?

I know for fact they operated this way at least through 62, and I THINK the 63/64 also operated in this fashion. Pretty sure the 65 requires the key.

[Bob R.]

Re: Removing Ignition Key while Running?

It wasn't just Corvettes. I believe all Chevys from the early 60's and back were built in this manner. With the ignition in the lock position it won't turn without the key. In any other position the ignition will turn the car on or off and the key can be removed while the car is running.

[Joe C.]

Re: Removing Ignition Key while Running?

Ed,

Yes, 63-4 operated with the "lock" position. 1965 and after did not.

Joe

[Duke W.]

Re: Removing Ignition Key while Running?

For sure '63 has the "feature", but I can't remember the last year.

Duke

[Randy Adams]

Re: Removing Ignition Key while Running?

My '64 will work like this.

[William V.]

Last year for this feature was 64. *NM*