68 & 69 elementry questions
#1
68 & 69 elementry questions
I've always been fascinated by the 68 & 69 H/Os. I've only seen a couple in person in my lifetime and frankly had no idea if they were legit or not. I've searched the archives briefly but still have a couple of quickies to ask if you please.
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- Were there any convertibles produced for these years?
- Should I expect to see red plastic inner fenders on a properly restored originals?
- Would all have black interiors with bucket seats?
- Any manual transmissions or did all have 400 autos with dual gates floor shifters?
- I've seen a link to the 69 VIN listing, is there a 68 list available?
tc
#2
I'll take a stab at the answers:
- Were there any convertibles produced for these years? Yes, I believe the numbers are 6 for 1968 (not sure how many of them qualify as "pilot" VS. "production") & 3 for 1969.
- Should I expect to see red plastic inner fenders on a properly restored originals? Yes, 1968 & No, 1969.
- Would all have black interiors with bucket seats? Yes, with gold stripes on the headrests for '69.
- Any manual transmissions or did all have 400 autos with dual gates floor shifters? ALL of the production H/Os are automatic transmission - there is a surviving "pilot/pre-production" converted 442 that was originally a 4-speed.
- I've seen a link to the 69 VIN listing, is there a 68 list available? The H/OCA keeps the recently found (~15 years ago) '68 list under wraps - I don't believe it has been published.
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#3
I believe you are correct on all accounts...just never heard about any '68 convertibles before. Got to see one of the '69 convertibles at the H/O Nationals in Indy last month, beautiful car. I do remember it had gold carpeting instead of black.
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Thanks fellas for the info. Joe's pic of the 68 seems to show a different paint scheme as well. I noticed that after pulling my eyes away from Linda..
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