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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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Which years had the vertical gills and which years had the egg crate type? Thanks! :confused:
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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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Good question. The 68 and 69 had the vertical gills. Then in 70 they changed to the egg crate style that stayed until 72. Then after 72, they stayed with the opening until the end of the c3 run in 82. Hope this helps.

This is my 70 with eggcrates.


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Old Jan 4, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Of the C3 models, the 68 and 69 had the 4 verticle gills. 70 thru 72 had the eggcrates. 73 and up had the single opening.
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68-69 Verticle Gill
70-72 EggCrate Gill
73-79 Sugar Scoop Gill
80-82 another style outlet (don't know a nickname for it)

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and to add. '68's had no trim in the gills whereas '69 did. At least I'm almost positive. :D
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and to add. '68's had no trim in the gills whereas '69 did. At least I'm almost positive. :D
In '69 the trim was a $21 option. Try buying a set today for less than $350! :crazy:
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This is what a 73 would look like with Gills :D





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68-69 GILLS FOR THRILLS

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