Late 69
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Late 69
Hi all
I'm a new poster but been reading the forum for the last couple months since I bought my 69. At a club event on the weekend someone pointed out the rear of my car is a 1970 and the front a 69. The name plate date code says its a Dec 69 car and I've read a few articles regarding the strike in 69 and production going on till Dec. I've also read the late 69 cars were built with some 70 parts but the rear half? Any ideas or has the back half been replaced?
I'm a new poster but been reading the forum for the last couple months since I bought my 69. At a club event on the weekend someone pointed out the rear of my car is a 1970 and the front a 69. The name plate date code says its a Dec 69 car and I've read a few articles regarding the strike in 69 and production going on till Dec. I've also read the late 69 cars were built with some 70 parts but the rear half? Any ideas or has the back half been replaced?
Burning Brakes
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Rear end or fiberglass?
Late generally applies to changes on the production line. Either way, your 69 would not have left the factory with a 70 dated rear end or flared 70-72 style rear fenders.
Post some pics and we can help sort it out.
Gary
Late generally applies to changes on the production line. Either way, your 69 would not have left the factory with a 70 dated rear end or flared 70-72 style rear fenders.
Post some pics and we can help sort it out.
Gary
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Hi PM,
I think Gary's right about this one.
Some pictures will tell the tale!
I guess how big a deal this is depends on how the car was described when it was for sale and what you thought you were buying.
Regards,
Alan
I think Gary's right about this one.
Some pictures will tell the tale!
I guess how big a deal this is depends on how the car was described when it was for sale and what you thought you were buying.
Regards,
Alan
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...I've also read the late 69 cars were built with some 70 parts but the rear half?...
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The 70 model came out with flared rear guards and square tail pipes. Do you think it may have been crashed and the rear replaced with a 70 model or a custom job? I don't mind it as I think the 70 rear looks better than a 69 and the 69 front looks better than a 70.
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I had a look last night and the back section must have been replaced right up to the doors as from the inside there appears to be no cuts.
and the exhaust tips are square. Anything else I should look for like diff numbers ? Anyone like to take a guess what colour its and yes I know its blue but not original shade maybe another year.
and the exhaust tips are square. Anything else I should look for like diff numbers ? Anyone like to take a guess what colour its and yes I know its blue but not original shade maybe another year.
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Can you contact the previous owner? He/she might know the story about the body work.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Apr 22, 2014 at 07:52 AM.
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The flare behind the rear wheel looks like 70-72 to me. 68-69 have no flare and tuck in under the rear wheel. Its hard to tell by the angle of the picture and the darker color of the car. Bridgehampton is much lighter than that, at least the ones I have seen. Nice car. Keep us posted on what you find out.
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your 69 looks very similar to my 69 in color.I was at a cruise and a man with a 72 vette said it looks like his which is Targa blue.He didn't have his car there so I couldn't verify it.It might be worth a look into.
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More on latest 69's
I know this was a 2014 post, but hope someone is still monitoring. I have a similar situation as PurpleMonkey. I recently picked up an estate 69 convertible. It has been checked out by a Restoration and Bette Specialty shop (whose owner also serves as a NCRS judge). After a 2.5 hour inspection, his opinion is that is a true 51K mile car based upon original parts and the wear, numbers etc. The odd part that even perplexed him, it has 80 fenders (front and back). He confirmed its a "no hit" car, interior appears original as well. However there are some weird things. Like the seat bumpers are 70 model bumpers as well as some of the hardware. This car is in the last 200 produced in late Dec 69. I'm wondering as well if some of the very late cars in 69 could have had more of the 70 components than GM admits...?
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Correction (70's fenders)
I know this was a 2014 post, but hope someone is still monitoring. I have a similar situation as PurpleMonkey. I recently picked up an estate 69 convertible. It has been checked out by a Restoration and Vette Specialty shop (whose owner also serves as a NCRS judge). After a 2.5 hour inspection, his opinion is that is a true 51K mile car based upon original parts and the wear, numbers etc. The odd part that even perplexed him, it has 70 fenders (front and back). He confirmed its a "no hit" car, interior appears original as well. However there are some weird things. Like the seat bumpers are 70 model bumpers as well as some of the hardware. This car is in the last 200 produced in late Dec 69. I'm wondering as well if some of the very late cars in 69 could have had more of the 70 components than GM admits...?