69 and 76 difference
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Watkins Glen NY
Frame is different, front and back at the bumper mounts at the end of the rails. There is a site detailing all the 63-82 frame changes; I'll see if I can dig it up.
Also, I think the later frames all had removeable transmission crossmembers. Someone with a definitive answer I'm sure can chime in.
I would guess the birdcages are the same, unless there was some kind of variation over the years where the seatbelts mounted.
Also, I think the later frames all had removeable transmission crossmembers. Someone with a definitive answer I'm sure can chime in.
I would guess the birdcages are the same, unless there was some kind of variation over the years where the seatbelts mounted.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Southbound
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Earlier cars had the stencil on the passenger's side rail.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Clarksville Indiana
no luck on any stencil still being there, the 4-speed frame was sand blasted and painted by the shop the previous owner had working on it. I have noticed a couple bolt holes that are missing or dont line up with the parts on the body that bolt to it.
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