Mark, the extra ignition key was frequently attached in the place you
describe. I have seen some VIN plates with the impression of the head of
the key pressed into it. I would assume that it was factory practice to put
the extra key there.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Mark Schneider
Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 11:22 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Healey Factory Practices Re: keys
Listers,
A question has arisen regarding the Healey factory practice with an
extra ignition key. When I bought my 1966 BJ8 from the original owner
I found there was a key secured to the firewall by one of the screws
mounting the vehicle identification plate. Was this a factory
practice or was this something possibly done by the original owner?
Eventually, I removed the key. When I did I found the screw holding
it was very tight, difficult to remove to gain access to the key. I
interpreted this as an indication that the key may have been there
since car construction and the key location was a factory practice.
Can anyone offer information?
Marks 3
1966 BJ8
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