NOS Corvette knock off hammer

[mr396]

I was going to bid on this nos corvette hammer,just because I never seen one,but I thought some onr here might need it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...;category=34209

[Chevy454]

Seems like I remember someone here looking for one of these...

[Mr70]

Yep...paging Dave Miner aka mrrec,opportunity is knocking for your Z16 Chevelle.

[MosportGreen66]

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I was going to bid on this nos corvette hammer,just because I never seen one,

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Every 1965-1966 Vette with knock off wheels got one. Obviously it was used to strike the spinner. Lead will not scratch the chrome. Like a lot of things GM did ... they don't do much good.

[MosportGreen66]

After careful inspection it should be known this hammer is NOT original. It might be NOS from the warehouse of Corvette America but it sure ain't from GM.

I quote from the NCRS judging guide...
"1966 Corvette Technical Information Manual and Judging
Guide"

"Cars equipped with the optional quick take off (knock-off) wheels, option P48, have a lead headed hammer found under the retainer with the jack assembly. The hammer, except the lead head, is painted semi-gloss black. Original lead hammers were NOT welded at the conjunction of the head of the handle."

I can clearly see this handle and head welded together. It is not original.

[MosportGreen66]

An original hammer from our L72 Coupe.

[mr396]

Thats to bad,it would have been a good find for someone who needed it.

[camarojoe]

I think over the counter service replacement GM lead hammers were welded, while production line ones were not. Another example of why NOS doesn't always mean "correct".