Since we have owned SIX '69 BB conv, and my present '68 have owned 23yrs, I know quite well the differences between the two.

He asked for pictures, and I posted that the PICTURES are the same more or less, minus the emblems, tail lights, reverse lights and door button. I made all the '69 updates many years ago except for the cosmetics such as the bottom and lights.



[Modified by Corey 68, 9:00 AM 1/13/2003]

 

Don't need no stinkin' black car......

Only Kidding......

Paul




[Modified by pws69, 1:07 PM 1/13/2003]

 

Sir,

I certainly did not intend to demean you experience or knowledge. I was merely expressing my different view that these two models are only superficially similar. In actuality the resemblance between 1968 and 1969 is basically only on the surface and the differences are generally not apparent to others who do not have your experience as an owner.

True they do look the same. GM over the counter sale of crash parts and today’s reproduction parts are actually a compromise between the two model years. With regard to the body, the compromise is usually in favor of the 1969 body panels to accommodate wider rims and tires. Therefore although they originally were different, today they may appear the same because they were replaced or because the crash book says it fits. And of course body filler and a grinder can permit many panels to be interchanged.

In fiberglass alone, the following body panels are actually different pieces from 1968 and 1969. The top surround and hood, LH & RH front fender panels, LH & RH inner fender skirts, dash panel (i.e. firewall), upper firewall plenum panel, the underbody (i.e. tub), the coupe rear roof & deck panel, convertible deck lid, LH & RH doors, exhaust filler and t-top panels.

Basically only 3 outer body panels were the same on 1968 and 1969. The two LH & RH rear fender panels and the tail lamp panel. Many of the bonding strips are the same, while others are different; however these are not readily noticeable unless disassembly is planned.

I was only referring to the original factory designs, not examples found today that may have been altered over the course of nearly 35 years. To those that have not owned them, it looks like you could disassemble a 1968 and a 1969 and reassemble them with each other’s parts. However unless you planned on altering many pieces, that would not generally be the case. It is kind of like Butter and Margarine, they look the same, but once you taste them they really are different.

Geoffrey Coenen
NCRS #2473
NCM Lifetime #105
Precision Valley Corvette Museum Charter Member #20 (I think)
Vettehead #18-1
Retired #1 56, 63, 67, 68, 68, 69, 75, 99 and I want more! :D

 

I didn't take as such, no harm no fowl. :D You seem to have quite a collection with the knowledge to accompany them.

:cheers:

 

One more for ya, my burgandy 69 L-46.
http://nerd.dartmouth.edu/~man/graphics/078b.jpg

 

WTF....modest aren't we :nonod:

 

Sir,

I was fortunate in that I searched for a quite a while for this specific model and when I was lucky enough to locate it –it was already done. But frankly I did not want a project. It had already won many trophies, it had already been in Corvette Fever and it had already been on SpeedVision before I knew or heard of this model. I was searching for a 1969 400 AC 4 speed convertible. The fellow I bought it from read my plaintiff request on the National Camel Riders Society board and offered me the car. I flew to Florida, bought the car and had it shipped to Connecticut. The additional options and color combination only made my decision take about nanosecond longer. :D

Basically, the only thing I have done is drive it. I certainly would not need to brag about this model, the accomplishments of the former owner and builder, Jerry Clark were well established.

Furthermore, I have no regrets and see no handicap in owning many Corvettes, over many years and today still owning a few nice examples. And neither do I regret being a member of some Corvette organizations for a long period either. I certainly would not question your accomplishments of owning a 1968 model with an L-82 engine or your status as an Elite Member with close to 20,000 messages. :D

I vividly recall being poor, hungry and broke many, many years ago, but fortunately I was able to do something about it. Trust me, I certainly will not hold your achievements against you either. :D

Geoffrey Coenen
NCRS #2473
NCM Lifetime #105
Precision Valley Corvette Museum Charter Member #20 (I think)
Vettehead #18-1
Retired #1 56, 63, 67, 68, 68, 69, 75, 99 and I want more! :D

PS I am looking for nice 1955, a nice 1966 or 1967 427 AC convertible and a nice Red 1969 L-89 convertible with side pipes if Rowdy Rat will negotiate the price. Ain’t Corvettes wunderful? :D Can you ever have enough? Boy I look at Chip Miller and certainly am jealous, how about you? :D

 

another red '69 BB vert in sig :cheers:

 

Check my sig.

Hans

 

Another try to post my Burgandy 69..

 

Here you go:

 

All those cars are beautiful. On eBay they have an orange '69 vert with a 350, manual tranny, new torque thrust II wheels, gosh ... the orange is beautiful. thanks for all of your pictures, i'm going to save them and show them to my friends. I'm set on a '69, what color to get ... I'm liking the orange.

Here's the eBay link, in case somebody wants to buy it for me :D http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168

 

Looks good, just needs some white letter tires. :yesnod:

 

A couple more off ebay

Nice '68 Vert 427


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1876795284

Nice Tri Power '68





Nice '69


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2400149171



[Modified by Corey 68, 6:42 PM 1/13/2003]

 

I'd love to post a couple of pix of my '69 but I've given up on this new website. If someone can email me at....fontking1a@aol.com......and let me know what's different between this new format and the old one, I will gladly post a few pix. I had no trouble with the old site but I've already spent too much time screwing around with this new format...will no luck at all. I can't even get the photos into my signature. Any help would be appreciated....

 

I think it is exactly the same

 

mine's in my sig.