Nit-Picky 68 Qquestion
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St. Jude Donor '25
Nit-Picky 68 Qquestion
I just received some real nice original 68 grilles w/ the original silver paint.....perfect for a survivor (Thanks Neal!!!).My question is, I noticed the surrounding edges on my other set, that i know are GM replacements, AND the original (non silver tipped) on my 69 are a little different. The edges are thicker on the replacements, and the original 69's.......also the mounting tabs are "beefier" on the replacements and 69.......has anyone elso seen this? Can any 68 guru's tell me when they started to beef these up? Thanks, and stay safe, john
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St. Jude Donor '25
Nope, just OCD (according to my wife)........actually,the reason i was asking is if they are "early' 68, I was going to send them to a friend with a Sept 67 car......Can you pm your email and post them for me? Thanks, john
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John,
I can post them for you if you email the pictures to me at willcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette.c om
Regards,
Willcox Inc.
I can post them for you if you email the pictures to me at willcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette.c om
Regards,
Willcox Inc.
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The set that was on my car when I got it had no silver on them- worn off, or replaced -who knows. I still have them, but I never noticed a difference from the replacements. I would like to see the real deal, but I won't bother to make it original.
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St. Jude Donor '25
pics should be posted soon.....meybe someone will know the difference?
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