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Jan 10, 2011 | 03:07 AM

WESCH

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68 leather interior option question

Hi

I know that the 68 leather interior option was available, but had no RPO code for ordering.

Is this also correct for the trim tag ? Meaning, can the trim tag STD be for vinyl and also for leather interior ?

The black book shows also the 402 code for Bk / L !

Rgds. Günther

Jan 10, 2011 | 09:52 AM

Mike Ward

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The codes (like 402 for black leather) were the equivalent of an RPO.

Jan 10, 2011 | 11:05 AM

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Leather was an option for '68. The trim tag will show the correct code for the leather and the color.

STD on the trim tag indicates black vinyl upholstery. You got black vinyl if a different color or leather was not specified on the Corvette order.

Jan 10, 2011 | 02:58 PM

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Class act with Leather

1968 coupe with #402 Black leather by 'Al Knoch....

Jan 10, 2011 | 03:33 PM

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Unfortunately dark blue was only offered in vinyl. No dark blue leather in 68.

Jan 10, 2011 | 03:40 PM

WESCH

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Hi

Thanks, that what I thought.
So the trim tag will tell if it was leather regardless that there was no RPO for it.

Brgds. Günther

Jan 10, 2011 | 03:45 PM

Easy Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PRNDL

Unfortunately dark blue was only offered in vinyl. No dark blue leather in 68.

Correct. I would love to have leather for my code 411.

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Originally Posted by WESCH

...So the trim tag will tell if it was leather regardless that there was no RPO for it...

Correct. The trim tag should show the correct code for the specific color of leather.

Jan 10, 2011 | 04:20 PM

Mike Ward

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Ward

The codes (like 402 for black leather) were the equivalent of an RPO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WESCH

Hi

Thanks, that what I thought.
So the trim tag will tell if it was leather regardless that there was no RPO for it.

Brgds. Günther

Re-read my answer above. Having a 'traditional' RPO in addition to the three digit interior order code would be redundant.

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Jan 10, 2011 | 04:59 PM

Ironcross

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Unfortunately dark blue was only offered in vinyl. No dark blue leather in 68.

True, but the leather seats can be made any color you want in a correct 68 pattern and no one will know the difference unless pointed out

Jan 10, 2011 | 05:29 PM

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Here's an idea, do the leather in your favorite color and if and when you sell, remove and use the leather seats as office or desk chairs. Probably better than most you can buy as furniture.

Jan 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noonie

Here's an idea, do the leather in your favorite color and if and when you sell, remove and use the leather seats as office or desk chairs. Probably better than most you can buy as furniture.

A car with no seats might be hard to sell.

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