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1989ZR1#74
06-01-2010, 03:52 PM
This was posted in another thread, but I though I would give it its own link here in the Prototype section.

The 1989 Pilots had this power key:

http://www.syreal.com/power004.jpg


The 1989 Engineering units had this one:

http://www.syreal.com/power074.jpg

Legend has it the word "Normal" was substituted so that the ZR-1 could get emmisions and noise certification in California. The California rules required the car to be run "normally" during all of it certification tests. This is also why later year ZR-1s default to "Normal" when started.


http://www.syreal.com/powerkeysm.jpg
Blue Flame Restorations
10-20-2010, 07:11 PM
EX5023 has the same key as the 89 Pilot car. My key cylinder is bright stainless though.
http://i56.tinypic.com/28aqnpz.jpg
1989ZR1#74
10-20-2010, 07:36 PM
Brett, is that an insert on the key bezel or is it molded?
Blue Flame Restorations
10-20-2010, 08:01 PM
Brett, is that an insert on the key bezel or is it molded?

It's an insert. Looks like the hole was hand cut.
Kevin
10-20-2010, 09:08 PM
i hate to muddle up this thread but would you be able to post some pics of the fastback that you have? i'd love to see it
Blue Flame Restorations
10-20-2010, 09:14 PM
i hate to muddle up this thread but would you be able to post some pics of the fastback that you have? i'd love to see it

Hi Kevin. Still in the building phase. I have the roof made and have a car coming from Utah in a few weeks to glue it onto. Here's the roofline and trunk lid already constructed and waiting to be glued in place.

http://i51.tinypic.com/k4cahj.jpg