Master key

[60sStuff]

It didn’t take much to unlock the hardtop and convertible cars. Just a coat hanger.
I actually made my custom user friendly unlocking device.

So I was out messing in the shop today and going through some of my old tools and found one of my favorites. I had to use this several times “legally” back in the 70’s-80’s.
I knew my ‘66 had a few scars in the LH 1/4 glass vertical chrome (that someone else did) ….. and it looks like on frequent occasions from the deep grooves ….. weird.

Also took a few interior photos of the OEM Red. Amazing how it held up with over 120,000 mile use.

[napa68]

That interior is to die for Chris:biggthumpup:

[67since67]

What Tim said...that interior is absolutely gorgeous!!:headbang:

My red SS has similar coat hanger unlock marks too. - Bill W

[Keith Seymore]

My '65 GTO has marks in that area, too.

Dad said on occasion he would come out of work to find the car parked in a different spot with all the gas burned out of it.

K

[big gear head]

Beautiful interior.

[olredalert]

----Chris,,, Would you replace that window moulding if you could? Just wondering. And,,,What an interior, especially with those kind of miles. The owner must not have been a 100lbs!....Bill S

[60sStuff]

That interior is to die for Chris:biggthumpup:

The smell of the 58 year old Morrokide is to die for.

[60sStuff]

What Tim said...that interior is absolutely gorgeous!!:headbang:

My red SS has similar coat hanger unlock marks too. - Bill W

Thanks Mr. Bill W.

Question on your 66-67 SS cars.
Are your Original door lock knobs plastic or metal.

All the factory knobs on 65,66,67 GTO’s were always plastic.
Some seem to think they were chromed metal knobs.
In 1967 the top of the knob was a little larger.

[grantprix]

I'm guilty of using the "coat hanger key" a few times myself, it always worked. Love that gorgeous red interior, I can smell it from here!

[AnthonyS]

Hah. I can still open my Foxbody 5.0 with a coat hanger.

[67since67]

Thanks Mr. Bill W.

Question on your 66-67 SS cars.
Are your Original door lock knobs plastic or metal.

All the factory knobs on 65,66,67 GTO’s were always plastic.
Some seem to think they were chromed metal knobs.
In 1967 the top of the knob was a little larger.

Chris, '66/'67 Chevelle lock knobs are plastic, molded to match the interior color. Original knobs, especially colored ones, (not black) are prized because repro's are chrome plated and have a larger diameter barrel. If repro's are painted interior color interference with the clear plastic grommet will scrape the paint.

Here is a pic of my coat hanger rash, self inflicted after locking the keys inside fifty five years ago. - Bill W

[60sStuff]

----Chris,,, Would you replace that window moulding if you could? Just wondering. And,,,What an interior, especially with those kind of miles. The owner must not have been a 100lbs!....Bill S

Hi Bill,

I would be able to find an unblemished vertical 1/4 window moulding, but that would be a No No for me.
It’s history / character on this ‘66 Survivor.

The carpet is worn thin in places, but the seats, door panels, dash and headliner held up well.

Chris

[olredalert]

----Kind of the answer I was expecting, but I had to ask. I think I would make the same decision....Bill S

[Igosplut]

I still have a lock-jock.