'67 Hardtop wrench

[Dave M.]

Hi to All,
Could someone please post a picture of a known original hardtop wrench for a '67 ? I have what I believe are two original wrenches with all the markings that should be on the wrench with the exception that one wrench has a small 7 on the 1/2" end near the shanks end and the other has a small 5 at the same place. Anyone shed some light on the correct application of the two wrenches?

As always thanks for your time,

dm

[Harry Sadlock]

Re: '67 Hardtop wrench

Borrowed from a fellow member......

[Denny J.]

Re: '67 Hardtop wrench

Boy mine looks different.I have vlcheck on the 1/2 side of wrench and NO letters on the center of wrench I'll recheck my book No 7 OR 5 Denny

[Tim L.]

Re: '67 Hardtop wrench

Would the wrench be the same for '66? I'm in need of one for mine and have no idea what to look for. I have seen one that had VLCHEK on the wrench head...different year(s)? Thanks, Tim

[Page C.]

Re: '67 Hardtop wrench

I would suspect that the small numbers are casting mold numbers. I don't think that Vlceck made all hardtop wrenches in one mold. They probably made them in batches of 50 or 100 wrenches at a time. These wrenches were used for other things besides midyear Corvette hardtops.
Any other ideas?
Page Campbell

[Gerard F.]

Re: '67 Hardtop wrench

Page,

I was thinking the same thing. The number on the 1/2" side looks like it is cast-in rather then stamped on. Probably would be a casting mold number.

The number on my repro is 7, and Harry's photos seem to have different numbers but I can't make them out. Couldn't find anything in the 67 Judging Guide on the number.

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Harry Sadlock]

Re: '67 Hardtop wrench

The picture was originally posted By John Hinckley. He has a 67, therefore I assume these are from a 67. I will post a picture of a repro wrench tomorrow.

Harry

[Harry Sadlock]

Re: '67 Hardtop wrench

I found a photo, so I'll post it tonight. I purchased it from one of the major parts suppliers.

Harry