How do I date code the hardtop on my '66?
02-15-2016, 03:16 PM
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How do I date code the hardtop on my '66?
When I purchased the 66 it came with both tops...
Is there a way to tell if the hardtop is original to the car? Is there a date code? Trim code? smoking gun?
If it can be determined that indeed it IS the top that came with the car in 66...am I foolish to sell it? I'm never going to use it and its a pain to babysit....
Is there a way to tell if the hardtop is original to the car? Is there a date code? Trim code? smoking gun?
If it can be determined that indeed it IS the top that came with the car in 66...am I foolish to sell it? I'm never going to use it and its a pain to babysit....
02-15-2016, 03:29 PM
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Look in the driver side corner of the back glass. Should have some letter code/s with the word acrylic or a partial of the word. I think you could only determine it too be original if you had paperwork. Keep it, get a hoist and put it up above in the garage.
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02-15-2016, 03:48 PM
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One letter for the month and another letter for the year. Post up what you find.My 1967 hardtop sits on a stand in the front hall closet of the house........and has occupied this position for the past 22 years.
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02-15-2016, 03:56 PM
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Hmmm ...
E-K on the top.. November 1965
AO Smith..G 18 Trim Tag Feb 18 1966
VIN estimate Feb 28 1966....
E-K on the top.. November 1965
AO Smith..G 18 Trim Tag Feb 18 1966
VIN estimate Feb 28 1966....
02-15-2016, 04:10 PM
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02-15-2016, 06:16 PM
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I just put my HT on after having it sit in the basement for the past 15 yrs. Checked for date code and found much had worn off. Here is what I found;
"exiglas F
rylic"
My car was built Feb 16, 1966 (50 years ago tomorrow!). What month would the "F" stand for?
"exiglas F
rylic"
My car was built Feb 16, 1966 (50 years ago tomorrow!). What month would the "F" stand for?
02-15-2016, 06:28 PM
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F means 1966 right?