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Old 12-12-2008, 08:31 PM
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Default Need a KO locking pin

I lost the cap and the locking pin from one of my repro KO's on my 66 Corvette. Have ordered a replacement cap but can't find where I can get the KO locking pin (not sure if that's the correct name for the part). It's the 1 inch pin that locks in the KO and keeps it from pinning off. Can anyone tell me where I can get one????
Old 12-12-2008, 08:48 PM
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I think it's just a small diameter aluminum rod. Try a hardware store, cut down to proper length.
Old 12-12-2008, 08:54 PM
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I believe that most of the repro knock-offs come from Corvette America.

Think that this is what you are looking for:

http://corvetteamerica.com/cf/displa...name=Knock-Off Anti-Theft Pin.&image=/images/catalog/products/item_1618.jpg
Old 12-12-2008, 09:21 PM
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If you have a local hardware store like an Ace hardware with small parts bins you can buy a steel roll pin that fits.
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Old 12-12-2008, 11:10 PM
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if you can not find one I think that I have one in my tool box.You can have it if you need it
Old 12-13-2008, 12:26 AM
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Corvette Central sells them. Part #642319 for a set of four wheel spinner lock pins for $8.95.
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Originally Posted by Allcoupedup
If you have a local hardware store like an Ace hardware with small parts bins you can buy a steel roll pin that fits.
Brian
Roll pins are what I use for a little extra security. I had to slightly taper one end on a grinder so they would fit reasonbly easy.
Old 12-14-2008, 05:19 PM
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I use allen head screw in mine.
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When you put them in add a little grease to them first....... that way they will not tend to fall out

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Old 12-15-2008, 09:03 AM
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I had bought a set of the aluminum repro pins and was unable to fit the pins in the openings, even after I tapered the ends. So I just whacked the spinner with the ***** Thumper and got it to move a few more degrees. That makes me feel more confident than any roll pin ! (and hey, I know that they are just to discourage theft).
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Two cars with KO's. Never used the pins. Probably won't, either. Maybe in my next life.

You can suit yourself.
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Originally Posted by speedyc5
Corvette Central sells them. Part #642319 for a set of four wheel spinner lock pins for $8.95.
Wow. I spend about that much for about 25 feet of aluminum rod from a welding supply store about 10 years ago. Still have a bunch left.

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Old 12-15-2008, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by redred65cpe
Wow. I spend about that much for about 25 feet of aluminum rod from a welding supply store about 10 years ago. Still have a bunch left.

larry
Wow ! If you split 25ft by four I don't see how your car would ever fit in your garage.

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