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CORVETTE
KEYS AND LOCKS
A
single
key
operates
both
the ignition
switch and
luggage
compartment
lid
lock. Record the key
number
upon delivery
of
the
car.
The "knockout"
plug
(fig. 20)
upon
which
the Dumber
is stamped
should
be
removed
so
that un-
authorized persons cannot obtain
the
key number and
have
Fig. 21-Par./ct1gt Compartmt:nl
and Ash Tray
a duplicate made.
PACKAGE
COMPARTMENTS
A
package compartmenc is
provided
in
the interior
paneling
of each
door. The
compartment
has
a
hinged
cover that may
be easily
lifted
with a
footman strap.
ASH TRAY
An
ash
tray is provided
in
each
door forward
of
the
package compartment.
To
empty,
lift
ash
tTay
and
remove.
FE ATUR
ES
FOLDING
TOP COMPARTMENT
The
folding top,
when lowered,
is
stowed in a
compartment
belUnd the driver and
passenger
seats.
A
hinged
lid, whicb
is secured by a
push
button
lock
between
the
seat
backs
covers the
LOp
compartment and
also
serves
to anchor the
rear
of
the
tOp,
when raised, by means of
cwo bushings in
the lid, into
which are
inserted the
ratchet-type
spring
loaded
clamps
on the tOP
rear
bow. See
pages 17-19 for
folding top
operaling instructions.
DOOR VENTILATOR AND WINDOW
For
protecdon against inclement
weather,
attachable
plexi-
glass side window and venti pane assemblies (fig. 22),
are
provided which
may
be quickly and easily
installed
Fit. 22-Door Vcn1Jlafor
and W'ndow
to
or
removed from
each
door.
The
ventipancs
are
friction
type
and without
handles, requiring direct
hand pressure for opening
and closing.
When not in
use lhe side
\'llindows
are
stored in the
luggage
com-
partment. For installation
instructions,
see
page
16.
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