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Jul 27, 2010 | 11:51 AM

427basketcase

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Question about wiper door trim

Hello,

I have 2 different styles of wiper door trim and was wondering which one is correct for 1969
One has holes for a screw on the edges and the other does not. The door does have the holes, so I think I know the answer, but wanted to check with the experts anyway

Jul 27, 2010 | 12:33 PM

Easy Mike

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My advice would be to check the '69 assembly instruction manual (AIM) and see what it lists. Check for a possible running change in the trim.

Jul 27, 2010 | 01:04 PM

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The one without a hole is a 68, the other one is 69-72. I think a rivet was used in each though, not a screw.

Jul 27, 2010 | 01:12 PM

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My 69 door has the hole on the end with trim to match.

Jul 27, 2010 | 01:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gbvette62

The one without a hole is a 68, the other one is 69-72. I think a rivet was used in each though, not a screw.

Jul 27, 2010 | 02:15 PM

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Definitely a rivet.
I took mine apart a few months ago.
Ordered new rivets from Corvette Central.

Jul 27, 2010 | 02:25 PM

427basketcase

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Thanks, that's what I thought. I bought a bunch of parts from a 68 and the wiper door was one of them, but it's been a while since, and now i'm at that point to paint and install it.
Good to know on the rivets, i thought it was a screw, now I know

Jul 27, 2010 | 02:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gbvette62

The one without a hole is a 68, the other one is 69-72. I think a rivet was used in each though, not a screw.

I tend to agree. I'm thinking my '68 does not have the holes. Was wondering whether these may have been continued into early '69 production.

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Jul 27, 2010 | 04:51 PM

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The trim piece with no holes for a fastener is for a 68. The one with holes is 69 and up.

If you look at the wiper doors for a 68 and a 69, this will be apparent. The 69 is drilled for the rivet, plus it has a little more "meat" in the door casting were the hole is drilled. I'm currently using a 68 door on my 70 with a 70 trim piece. I just left out the rivet. There's no really enough metal in the 68 door to accomodate a drilled hole to accomodate the rivet.

My 68 has both the 68 door and 68 trim piece.