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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Hello - Can anybody who owns a '68 post a picture of what the OEM seat hinge bolt looks like. I am sure mine is not correct. Keep in mind that mine is an early '68 model. Therefore a pic of an early '68 would be great. I will then know what to look for. Thanks in advance BK3
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http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&

This is what mine looks like. I use a drop of medium loc-tite to keep it from working loose.
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Originally Posted by bkvette3
...I am sure mine is not correct...
What makes you think that?

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http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&

This is what mine looks like. I use a drop of medium loc-tite to keep it from working loose.
Thanks Flyeri - that's what I thought they should look like. BK3
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What makes you think that?

When I get a chance, Mike, I will post a pic of mine. I am confident you will agree with me that they are not correct. BK3
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Here's what I got - just curious, is this correct for an early '68??? Thanks BK3



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A shot of chrome in a can will fix it right up.
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Originally Posted by bkvette3
...Here's what I got - just curious, is this correct for an early '68?...
Correct for Bubba. The AIM shows what you want. UPC 1 Sheet J 4.

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Originally Posted by bkvette3
Here's what I got - just curious, is this correct for an early '68??? Thanks BK3



I think that came from Frankensteins neck!
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Has anyone else had bolts like this on an early 68? It looks to have the correct shape from the side, except for the normal 6 pointed bolt head. Lou.
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Yes Lou, my question exactly. Just wondering if this was an early '68 only install on the assembly line with a revision done mid year. Maybe another early '68 owner will chime in to confirm.

Merry Christmas, everyone. BK3
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