Were early 68 manual shifter knobs chrome or black chrome ?

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Nov 27, 2010 | 11:19 PM

John 65

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Were early 68 manual shifter ***** chrome or black chrome ?

I look at the parts suppliers and it shows both. Were they ? Thanks in advance.

Nov 28, 2010 | 08:14 AM

Phil Zell

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My 68 was black plastic

Nov 28, 2010 | 08:43 AM

rick1025

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68 are chrome/69 are black iridescent chrome.

Nov 28, 2010 | 08:49 AM

Alan 71

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Hi,
The info I'm looking at indicates the same description as rick.... chrome in 68 and black chrome in 69+.
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Alan

Nov 28, 2010 | 09:26 AM

John 65

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Chrome it is then, my car isnt correct, but I am trying to dress it to give it an overall appearance of looking proper. Thanks

Nov 28, 2010 | 01:09 PM

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Chrome

I thought you bought your Vette new Al.....

Nov 28, 2010 | 02:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by John 65

I look at the parts suppliers and it shows both. Were they ? Thanks in advance.

Chrome.............100%

Don't go by ANY Corvette Magazines, E-bay, or Suppliers when it comes to 68 parts. Most list 68-69 / they will fit "SOMETIMES" and more then most wont, & if they do they are incorrect !!!

They have no clue when it comes to 68 parts. Many are one year only parts & have minor differences from 69 that may cause them not to fit or look correct.

1968 = trial & error in many cases & your better off asking here then relying on a parts catalogue !!!

Nov 28, 2010 | 02:42 PM

Alan 71

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Hi IC,
If the question was about 71s I would have answered without looking. I'm realizing how much variation there was between 68-72 and how little I know besides 71 sb 4 speed cars.
Regards,
Alan

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GD70

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Here's another early 68 int. I like to take pics at cruises of each year when possible for times like this.
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Nov 28, 2010 | 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rick1025

68 are chrome/69 are black iridescent chrome.

Mine is chrome.

Nov 28, 2010 | 04:30 PM

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All 68s manual shifters used a chrome plated, steel ****. It is the same **** as 64-67, 3 and 4 speed shifters used. 69-81 used a "black chrome", steel ****.

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