'67 ORIGINAL KEY "KNOCK OUTS" AND JUDGING

[Rob A.]

With respect to judging, should the "knock out" areas on the keys be removed or left in place for full credit? (I've read the archives regarding the "knock outs" in the keys, but don't recall seeing anything referring to judging points in this regard)

[Zachary K.]

Re: '67 ORIGINAL KEY "KNOCK OUTS" AND JUDGING

I would think as long as you have them either still in the keys or kept in the key envelope along with the spare keys and their knockouts, full credit should be given.

[Peter L.]

Re: '67 ORIGINAL KEY "KNOCK OUTS" AND JUDGING

Rob - I know judges like to see them in place; and the '67 TIM&JG under CONTROLS - Ignition Switch Assembly says the ignition key is a hexagon-head (ouch!!! my geometry teacher would call an 8 sided figure an octagon) B&S key containing an "A" stamped keyway and a key code knock-out slug stamped with 1/8" characters. One might interpret this as the knock-out slug is to be inplace.

Now, if you go to the PREFACE - NCRS Judging Standard, it reads "Presentation for judging is to be in the normally associated with that of a Corvette which has undergone the then current standard Chevrolet Dealer New Car Preparation for delivery to the purchaser, exclusive of any dealer or purchaser inspired additions, deletions or changes." It is my understanding that part of the Dealer New Car Preparation for delivery was to remove the knockout slugs from the keys and give them to the customer.

But, the 1966 Corvette Owner's Guide states "Record the serial number located on the knockout plug in the key and then discard the plug." This makes it sound like the owners was supposed to remove the knockout.

It sounds like we get to pick our poison. So, if you have keys with the knockout in I suggest you leave them in; and if the keys have the knockouts out and you have them, present them as they are. The judges should know the process and they are there to help.

Pete