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Originally Posted by cutlassjack
Gents : I am restoring a '68 cutlass convertible. I also have a rust-free '69 convertible shell for parts. My question is this. Will the '68 doors, hood, and trunk fit on the '69 shell? I also am going to cut and re-weld the tail-light section of the '68 on to the '69. Thank-you in advance for any in-put or advise.
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I'm not sure I'm following here. You're restoring the 68 by swapping 69 sheet metal onto it?
You can interchange the entire nose of the 69 onto the 68 and vice versa, but only as a complete assembly. Everything is different (hood, bumper, grille, core support, etc.). Even the fenders are different where the hood hinges attach. The doors are different because 68s use vent windows and 69s do not. The trunklid and rear quarters are different due to the taillights.
Here's a question. If the 69 is rust free, why not build that one?