1968-72 Headlight shields?
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1968-72 Headlight shields?
Hi, I know there was a design change in the 1969 headlight shields. On one design the RH side had a curve notch corner like the LH one had. On the other design the RH side had a corner without any curve notch area. Does anyone know which design was the 1968 and early 1969 design. Thanks for any information you can supply. Tom
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1969 Early verses Late Model Headlight Shields
Hi Guys... Comparing the early verses late 1969 headlight shields, If you don't have the original take-off part, how do you tell the difference? I am lookiing toorder a set for my 69 Coupe...
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...mp-shield.html
Approximate dates for the changes are mentioned. ^
Approximate dates for the changes are mentioned. ^
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So there is not a physical difference I can look for on the car to tell? My car doesn't have the original sheilds to be able to tell them apart. My serial number suggests my Corvette was built March 1969
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Both the early and late style shields used the same mounting holes. The difference in the shields is that the early shields were too long and at highway speed could interfere with the opening of the headlight doors. If you are not going to have your car NCRS or Bloomington judged you would be better off using the late style shields. Your car should have come from the factory with the early shields as the TSB was dated May 6 1969. The TSB number was 69-T-31
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Thank you Easy Mike. Sorry for being such a newbie. I know where to find the trim tag, but what am I looking for on the tag that gives me the time and date? I am learning so much from the site...
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The 1968-69 Tech. Information Manual & Judging Guide from NCRS will provide a wealth of information if you're interested.
http://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?m...roducts_id=217
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