Stupid question of the day

Willidog · January 28th, 2009, 02:43 PM

I know 68 and 69 Cutlass shared the same fenders, are the doors identical as well?

442Harv · January 28th, 2009, 03:12 PM

The hardtops are different, as 68 has a side vent window. I think the 2 door post cars use the same door.

442Harv · January 28th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Also the fenders are different, the hood spring brackets are different so the fenders is a little different.

Willidog · January 28th, 2009, 03:43 PM

Thanks. Now my day is ruined. :-)

joe_padavano · January 28th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 442Harv

Also the fenders are different, the hood spring brackets are different so the fenders is a little different.

The fenders are different but interchangeable so long as you either swap the hinges or redrill the holes. The 68 hood hinges use three bolts, the 69s use two (in different locations). There is actually a third design as well. The factory service fenders actually had both sets of holes drilled and nuts spotwelded in place. These fenders will fit either a 68 or a 69.

Also note that the chrome spear on the top of the fender, just below the peak, is also different between 68 and 69. The 68s used a two-part spear with the front portion a die-cast pot metal part and the rest stainless. The 69s used a one-piece spear that was all stainless.

68Tom · January 28th, 2009, 03:51 PM

From experience, I can tell you you really don't want '68 hood hinges unless you enjoy hitting your head. I always feel like the hood is closing in on me when I'm under it.

Alb · January 28th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Joe,
The 68 uses 2 bolts and the 69 3.
Alb

joe_padavano · January 28th, 2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alb

Joe,
The 68 uses 2 bolts and the 69 3.
Alb

Thanks. That's what I get for posting from work when I should be working...

68ragtop · January 29th, 2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Tom

From experience, I can tell you you really don't want '68 hood hinges unless you enjoy hitting your head. I always feel like the hood is closing in on me when I'm under it.

Geez, I thought it was only me!

64Rocket · January 29th, 2009, 10:53 AM

If you redrill the fender and use the '69 hinge, will it mount to the '68 hood and open higher?

Gene

19684424speedconvertible · January 30th, 2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64Rocket

If you redrill the fender and use the '69 hinge, will it mount to the '68 hood and open higher?

Gene

Thats a good question,I`d like to know too because I have a nos pair of the gm replacement fenders with the holes and nuts for both 68 and 69 hinges.

daves62 · January 30th, 2009, 02:53 PM

19684424speedconvertible

wow thats a long name

Willidog · March 17th, 2009, 01:53 PM

OK, to continue with the stupid question of the day...since 68 and 69 fenders are interchangeable with minor differences, what about 4 door fenders? Are they the same as the two door fenders? In other words, can I buy fenders from a four door and put them on my two door model?

joe_padavano · March 17th, 2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willidog

OK, to continue with the stupid question of the day...since 68 and 69 fenders are interchangeable with minor differences, what about 4 door fenders? Are they the same as the two door fenders? In other words, can I buy fenders from a four door and put them on my two door model?

Yes. 2dr, 4dr, wagon are all identical from the firewall forward.

Willidog · March 17th, 2009, 06:47 PM

Awesome, thanks Joe.

Keith

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442Harv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 119	The hardtops are different, as 68 has a side vent window. I think the 2 door post cars use the same door.

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442Harv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 119	Also the fenders are different, the hood spring brackets are different so the fenders is a little different.

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Alb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 80	Joe, The 68 uses 2 bolts and the 69 3. Alb

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Willidog Official Tire Kicker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 210	OK, to continue with the stupid question of the day...since 68 and 69 fenders are interchangeable with minor differences, what about 4 door fenders? Are they the same as the two door fenders? In other words, can I buy fenders from a four door and put them on my two door model? __________________ Willidog

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