Differences 68 and 69 wiper door linkage hinge
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
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Differences 68 and 69 wiper door linkage hinge
Hi,
I have a 68 wiper door linkage hinge for my 69 (Bubba removed all of the wiper door assembly and I got the whole 68 assembly very cheap).
I learned that the 69 linkage (and following years) were supported by brackets mounted to the window frame. But the 68 linkage at least does not have the brackets but some tabs in the area where the brackets for later models are mounted.
Does the 68 linkage also has some additional supports like the later models? And for what are the tabs?
Thanks!
I have a 68 wiper door linkage hinge for my 69 (Bubba removed all of the wiper door assembly and I got the whole 68 assembly very cheap).
I learned that the 69 linkage (and following years) were supported by brackets mounted to the window frame. But the 68 linkage at least does not have the brackets but some tabs in the area where the brackets for later models are mounted.
Does the 68 linkage also has some additional supports like the later models? And for what are the tabs?
Thanks!
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Marina CA
The tabs that mount to the cowl were for extra support to prevent flexing. I did the reverse of you in the 68, 69 linkage went in. I believe you can mount the 69 tabs onto the 68 linkage. I have both at home and can look at the 68 linkage to confirm.
Also the 68 uses a 1/4" threaded connector to the vacuum can and the 69 (if late 69) uses a 5/16" threaded connector. You may need to change the vacuum can or get a 1/4" to 5/16" connector.
Also the 68 uses a 1/4" threaded connector to the vacuum can and the 69 (if late 69) uses a 5/16" threaded connector. You may need to change the vacuum can or get a 1/4" to 5/16" connector.
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
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The tabs that mount to the cowl were for extra support to prevent flexing. I did the reverse of you in the 68, 69 linkage went in. I believe you can mount the 69 tabs onto the 68 linkage. I have both at home and can look at the 68 linkage to confirm.
Also the 68 uses a 1/4" threaded connector to the vacuum can and the 69 (if late 69) uses a 5/16" threaded connector. You may need to change the vacuum can or get a 1/4" to 5/16" connector.
Also the 68 uses a 1/4" threaded connector to the vacuum can and the 69 (if late 69) uses a 5/16" threaded connector. You may need to change the vacuum can or get a 1/4" to 5/16" connector.
I already have the right threaded connector resp. the right can. But thanks for the reminder!
