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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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69 - only year with factory side pipes.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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70-72 Square exhaust tips with hole off center (outboard), 73 had centered hole.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Beginning in 70 rear of fenders flared slightly to reduce road rash -in response to owner complaints. Makes for an overall more muscular look in my opinion. :cheers:


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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Difference between 76 & 77. Console & heat /ac controls !!


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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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The side marker lights are smaller on 68 and 69.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 01:55 AM
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The front side marker lights have white lenses on the '68, and orange lenses on the '69
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 01:58 AM
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The '69's have the engine information on the center console while the '68's do not.

The '68's have a plain passenger side dash cover while the '69's have a map pocket.


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Wheels on the '68 were 15 x 7", while the '69 used 15 x 8".
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82: First year to offer opening "hatchback" rear window option. "Cross Fire Injection" above front fender vents.
The hatchback was only installed on CEs and not even an option on the others. IT's was CE exclusive, if you see one installed on a non CE they are using the aftermarket kit or someone parted out a CE.
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