68 question
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Melting Slicks
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From: CA.
68 question
was watching barrett j. and announcer said only diff. between 68 and 69 is door handle which i knew and said 68 didnt come with stingray over side louver, is this true?
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here are just a few
last year for 327
seat material / weave
center shifter console
shifter ****
center console
center guage bezel
no map pocket
key in dash
reverse lights
rim size
door pulls
door panels
turn signal lamp lenses front & rear
steering wheel
jack is different base size
compartment storage boxes are different sizes
no stingray
no side louver trim avail
master cyl cover
front grills / silver leading edge
outside door handles
radio *****
no side pipes avail
wiper o'ride button
warning lights on gauge bezel
chrome moulding on top fenders are diff
ANYONE ELSE CARE TO KEEP THE LIST GOING..........?
last year for 327
seat material / weave
center shifter console
shifter ****
center console
center guage bezel
no map pocket
key in dash
reverse lights
rim size
door pulls
door panels
turn signal lamp lenses front & rear
steering wheel
jack is different base size
compartment storage boxes are different sizes
no stingray
no side louver trim avail
master cyl cover
front grills / silver leading edge
outside door handles
radio *****
no side pipes avail
wiper o'ride button
warning lights on gauge bezel
chrome moulding on top fenders are diff
ANYONE ELSE CARE TO KEEP THE LIST GOING..........?
Racer
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From: Eden Prairie MN
Instructor
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Posts: 183
Likes: 1
From: Philmont NY
Former Vendor
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From: walpole ma
here are just a few
last year for 327
seat material / weave
center shifter console
shifter ****
center console
center guage bezel
no map pocket
key in dash
reverse lights
rim size
door pulls
door panels
turn signal lamp lenses front & rear
steering wheel
jack is different base size
compartment storage boxes are different sizes
no stingray
no side louver trim avail
master cyl cover
front grills / silver leading edge
outside door handles
radio *****
no side pipes avail
wiper o'ride button
warning lights on gauge bezel
chrome moulding on top fenders are diff
ANYONE ELSE CARE TO KEEP THE LIST GOING..........?
last year for 327
seat material / weave
center shifter console
shifter ****
center console
center guage bezel
no map pocket
key in dash
reverse lights
rim size
door pulls
door panels
turn signal lamp lenses front & rear
steering wheel
jack is different base size
compartment storage boxes are different sizes
no stingray
no side louver trim avail
master cyl cover
front grills / silver leading edge
outside door handles
radio *****
no side pipes avail
wiper o'ride button
warning lights on gauge bezel
chrome moulding on top fenders are diff
ANYONE ELSE CARE TO KEEP THE LIST GOING..........?
Dont forget the elaborate front grill brackets
As well as the way the front surround mounts to the front bumper support(no support rod)
Radiator support and the way it mounts to the frame
Front cross member also different
etc.... etc.....
Last edited by Road-Race Vette; Jan 19, 2008 at 03:23 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Marina CA
A stop light switch that's 68 and Corvette only, no vacuum control valve for the heater temperature control, inner door latches that are 68 only and all of the other things listed above. I sometimes wish when I was looking for a 68-72 I narrowed the list to 69-72. But the blue 68 beast in the garage has really grown on me and it keeps Corvette Central and Doc Rebuild in business!
Last edited by 1Fordman; Jan 19, 2008 at 03:49 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
I didnt hear exactly what the TV guy said, but he was probably talking about quick visual differences. If 2 completely original cars drove by, one a 68 and the other a 69, the easiest differences to spot would be the door buttons on the 68 and the Stingray script on the 69.
Then of course you would note the backup lights on the 68, and/or lack thereof on the 69, and of course if you glanced at the interior you could spot numerous differences like the map holder/glove pocket in the 69, the column lock ignition key on the 69 vs the in dash ignition key on the 68, and those wonderful seatbelt holders on the 68.
If you took the wheels off you would notice 7" on the 68 vs 8" on the 69 and of course a gazillion other differences.
Then of course you would note the backup lights on the 68, and/or lack thereof on the 69, and of course if you glanced at the interior you could spot numerous differences like the map holder/glove pocket in the 69, the column lock ignition key on the 69 vs the in dash ignition key on the 68, and those wonderful seatbelt holders on the 68.
If you took the wheels off you would notice 7" on the 68 vs 8" on the 69 and of course a gazillion other differences.
Instructor
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From: Westminster MD
They were for the early 68s to see the change see the picture under the heading:
"Mid 1968 - Extra gussets added in the kickup area on all cars."
at this web page:
http://www.71corvette.com/frames.html
I found this web page after I notice my 68 had the extra support and thought I had the wrong frame (I have a late 68). I'm very glad I have the late frame since GM recommends 69 or later frames should be used for racing due to the extra support.
"Mid 1968 - Extra gussets added in the kickup area on all cars."
at this web page:
http://www.71corvette.com/frames.html
I found this web page after I notice my 68 had the extra support and thought I had the wrong frame (I have a late 68). I'm very glad I have the late frame since GM recommends 69 or later frames should be used for racing due to the extra support.
Instructor
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From: Philmont NY
They were for the early 68s to see the change see the picture under the heading:
"Mid 1968 - Extra gussets added in the kickup area on all cars."
at this web page:
http://www.71corvette.com/frames.html
I found this web page after I notice my 68 had the extra support and thought I had the wrong frame (I have a late 68). I'm very glad I have the late frame since GM recommends 69 or later frames should be used for racing due to the extra support.
"Mid 1968 - Extra gussets added in the kickup area on all cars."
at this web page:
http://www.71corvette.com/frames.html
I found this web page after I notice my 68 had the extra support and thought I had the wrong frame (I have a late 68). I'm very glad I have the late frame since GM recommends 69 or later frames should be used for racing due to the extra support.
I thought mine was early.....
Former Vendor
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From: walpole ma
Also early 68's had the driver side rear view mirror closer to the fender than late 68 and up vettes. They changed the position once they realized that you cant see too well out of it on the early ones.
Race Director
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From: Taylor Michigan
Features that easily distinguish the 1968 from the 1969 if
viewed while passing by..
Side, 68, no chrome gills.
Back, 68, 4 red tail lites with the backups underneath the
bumpers.
Front, 68, nothing noticeable unless you see the chrome
leading edges on the grill vanes.
Any of the other differences would be visible by much closer scrutiny when compared side by side.
viewed while passing by..
Side, 68, no chrome gills.
Back, 68, 4 red tail lites with the backups underneath the
bumpers.
Front, 68, nothing noticeable unless you see the chrome
leading edges on the grill vanes.
Any of the other differences would be visible by much closer scrutiny when compared side by side.
Melting Slicks
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Posts: 3,352
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From: Westminster Maryland
here are just a few
last year for 327
seat material / weave
center shifter console
shifter ****
center console
center guage bezel
no map pocket
key in dash
reverse lights
rim size
door pulls
door panels
turn signal lamp lenses front & rear
steering wheel
jack is different base size
compartment storage boxes are different sizes
no stingray
no side louver trim avail
master cyl cover
front grills / silver leading edge
outside door handles
radio *****
no side pipes avail
wiper o'ride button
warning lights on gauge bezel
chrome moulding on top fenders are diff
ANYONE ELSE CARE TO KEEP THE LIST GOING..........?
last year for 327
seat material / weave
center shifter console
shifter ****
center console
center guage bezel
no map pocket
key in dash
reverse lights
rim size
door pulls
door panels
turn signal lamp lenses front & rear
steering wheel
jack is different base size
compartment storage boxes are different sizes
no stingray
no side louver trim avail
master cyl cover
front grills / silver leading edge
outside door handles
radio *****
no side pipes avail
wiper o'ride button
warning lights on gauge bezel
chrome moulding on top fenders are diff
ANYONE ELSE CARE TO KEEP THE LIST GOING..........?
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...also when a passenger side outside rear view mirror is installed on an early '68 that has the "forward" driver's outside rear view mirror, ONLY the passenger can use it.
Le Mans Master
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From: LONG ISLAND
2025 C3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
They were for the early 68s to see the change see the picture under the heading:
"Mid 1968 - Extra gussets added in the kickup area on all cars."
at this web page:
http://www.71corvette.com/frames.html
I found this web page after I notice my 68 had the extra support and thought I had the wrong frame (I have a late 68). I'm very glad I have the late frame since GM recommends 69 or later frames should be used for racing due to the extra support.
"Mid 1968 - Extra gussets added in the kickup area on all cars."
at this web page:
http://www.71corvette.com/frames.html
I found this web page after I notice my 68 had the extra support and thought I had the wrong frame (I have a late 68). I'm very glad I have the late frame since GM recommends 69 or later frames should be used for racing due to the extra support.