2 different '77 door panels?
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2 different '77 door panels?
I've researched this and am getting more confused. I thought the '77 came with door panels similar to the earlier C3s, but I have seen 2 for sale that have completely different panels, big arm rests and the door release is up and forward. Totally different set up. Which is correct?
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Yes, '77's should all have the panels similar to the earlier C3's. Perhaps a (very) few (very) late cars could have had the '78 style panels but I have never seen this myself.
Anyone here have a very late August 1977 built car that could confirm either way? It would really have to be in the last few days of production, if at all.
Greg
Anyone here have a very late August 1977 built car that could confirm either way? It would really have to be in the last few days of production, if at all.
Greg
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There should be 2 different 77 door panels. Thoughs with power windows and Thoughs with window cranks.
Other than that. There all the same. But, 77 only.
Other than that. There all the same. But, 77 only.
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Thanks for the input. I've been looking on facebook and have noticed different door panels on '77 models. Some of the pictures definitely show a later style door panel. That's a lot of trouble to put a '78 panel on a '77 door. There were 2 on here. Today I can only find 1. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/567057805432328/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A0a0a789a-ae33-43de-86aa-7cb67e14ec21
