c3 trim tag
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Burning Brakes
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c3 trim tag
I have a 76 c3 the trim tag has a c21 stamped in it according to the registry site it was built October 21 1975. This car has a lot of the features from 75...no dome light rear cargo light and an early serial number. (Yeah I know its a worthless year compared to others,but its a nice daily driver.)
My confusion is I am looking at a 68 with a August 1 1968 build date. that is one of the last thousand or so built for the 68 model year. Wouldn't that be a 69 model?? I am confused
The other question I have is the console don't have the buckets for the buckles its a 69 -up style. Would this be normal? one other thought is that the 69 had some alterations to stiffen the frame would you think this car may have those upgrades?
Thanks for the help
My confusion is I am looking at a 68 with a August 1 1968 build date. that is one of the last thousand or so built for the 68 model year. Wouldn't that be a 69 model?? I am confused
The other question I have is the console don't have the buckets for the buckles its a 69 -up style. Would this be normal? one other thought is that the 69 had some alterations to stiffen the frame would you think this car may have those upgrades?
Thanks for the help
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Burning Brakes
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doh never mind it the number begins with a 4 and not a 7 I had a brain fart too many hours driving today.
but I still wonder about the other things....
but I still wonder about the other things....
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Regarding the e-brake console, it was very common to replace the easily-broken '68 original part with a much cheaper and more common later style without seat belt slots.
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