1968 w-30 convertible

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January 8th, 2012, 06:26 AM

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allyolds68

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Originally Posted by w30

Would you make this car a w36 option, knowing that it was a stripe delite car your opinions

No

Most people are split about 50/50 on liking/hating the stripe anyway. In order to put the stripe on correctly you're going to have to move the fender numerals aft, taking the car even further from originality.

And this is coming from someone who happens to like the stripes

Last edited by allyolds68; January 8th, 2012 at 06:32 AM.

January 8th, 2012, 06:48 AM

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wmachine

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Originally Posted by w30

Just to let everyone know its a M in the vin It has the number matching ow trans and engine thanks for all the replies

FWIW, as long as there hasn't been any alterations to the numbers, the correct partial VIN on an OW trans is by itself proof positive that it is a W30.

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Originally Posted by w30

Would you make this car a w36 option, knowing that it was a stripe delite car your opinions

I think it helps to understand that that it is not so much a "stripe delete" as it is an "option delete". And the option being deleted is W36. Which also explain why the 442 emblems revert to the original locations.
So no, it does not have the W36 option.

January 8th, 2012, 01:34 PM

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joe_padavano

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Originally Posted by wmachine

FWIW, as long as there hasn't been any alterations to the numbers, the correct partial VIN on an OW trans is by itself proof positive that it is a W30.

Just be aware that repro/blank OW tags are available on ebay, unfortunately. If the tag is a crusty old OW tag that looks like it was born on that trans, great. If it's a shiny new tag, be wary.