1969 windshield header question
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1969 windshield header question
A question I have had for a long time. The upper windshield header of all 1969 cars that I have noticed have four Phillips screws, 2 on each side of the T-bar on coupes. My 1969 coupe was produced approximately January 20-21, 1969, it does not have these screws. Now the question: Was there a production change, or was that step simply missed in production of my car? Any help would be appreciated, I hope someone can shed sone light on my question!
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Hi r,
I believe you'll find the ss header trim on 68 production cars had trim WITHOUT the 4 holes. The 4 holes and screws were ADDED and continued during production from that point.
I'm not sure if or how long the trim without the holes continued into 69 production.
Regards,
Alan
I believe you'll find the ss header trim on 68 production cars had trim WITHOUT the 4 holes. The 4 holes and screws were ADDED and continued during production from that point.
I'm not sure if or how long the trim without the holes continued into 69 production.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Sep 25, 2016 at 07:33 AM.
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1969 windshield header question
Does anyone know a closer date of the change?
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Hi r,
Are you asking about the corner castings or the larger ss piece?
From what I'm reading it appears the change of the large ss trim piece may have taken place late in the calendar year 1968.
I found a Dec. built car with the screws, and a December car without the screws, which is probably pretty typical for this kind of change.
Is it possible that the windshield frame (birdcage) configuration determined which piece of trim the car got. (With or without the provision for the screws to be fastened?)
What's you car's build date?
Regards,
Alan
Are you asking about the corner castings or the larger ss piece?
From what I'm reading it appears the change of the large ss trim piece may have taken place late in the calendar year 1968.
I found a Dec. built car with the screws, and a December car without the screws, which is probably pretty typical for this kind of change.
Is it possible that the windshield frame (birdcage) configuration determined which piece of trim the car got. (With or without the provision for the screws to be fastened?)
What's you car's build date?
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Sep 25, 2016 at 12:45 PM.
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Thank you Alan. The windshield header has four added spot welded pieces on the top, that hold those four screws. That is why they had to make the curve higher on the chrome end pieces. The 69 SS piece must curve higher to match this.
I found this all out the hard way, when I tried to change my 68 ends with the Trim Parts reproduction pieces that say 69-up. I also found out that the new upper SS windshield reveal molding's ends were not as curved as my original one and did not fit! Lou.
I found this all out the hard way, when I tried to change my 68 ends with the Trim Parts reproduction pieces that say 69-up. I also found out that the new upper SS windshield reveal molding's ends were not as curved as my original one and did not fit! Lou.
Last edited by loup68; Sep 25, 2016 at 07:20 PM.
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Hi CG,
Here's the center pair of small brackets. They're pop riveted to the header.
The 2 screws closer to the ends of the header attach to u-clips on the corner castings.
Regards,
Alan
Ugly header. Not typical screws for trim clips… no speed nuts were used.
U-clip on corner casting.
Here's the center pair of small brackets. They're pop riveted to the header.
The 2 screws closer to the ends of the header attach to u-clips on the corner castings.
Regards,
Alan
Ugly header. Not typical screws for trim clips… no speed nuts were used.
U-clip on corner casting.
Last edited by Alan 71; Sep 26, 2016 at 10:35 AM.
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Hi x,
The best source of build date is really on the trim tag.
Is the trim tag still on your car?
Typically a code letter for the Month… 'A' starts for the first month of production (often August, but not always), and then 2 digits for the day of the month.
The date on the tag is when the tag was installed on the body; typically the car left the line 1 or 2 days later.
Regards,
Alan
F14… January 14th, 1971
The best source of build date is really on the trim tag.
Is the trim tag still on your car?
Typically a code letter for the Month… 'A' starts for the first month of production (often August, but not always), and then 2 digits for the day of the month.
The date on the tag is when the tag was installed on the body; typically the car left the line 1 or 2 days later.
Regards,
Alan
F14… January 14th, 1971
