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Newark, CA - USA
Joined: 4/29/2004
Posts: 350
Vette(s): 1969 Corvette 4-speed ZZ-4 crate
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Hello guys,
When I order parts I notice they ask if it's a early 69 or a late 69.
I have always wondered what the difference is.
Does anyone know just for the heck of it?
My car is 16,708.
Thanks,
Ken
When I order parts I notice they ask if it's a early 69 or a late 69.
I have always wondered what the difference is.
Does anyone know just for the heck of it?
My car is 16,708.
Thanks,
Ken
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
16,708 makes it being assembled in February '69. I would think that would make it a late '69, but the '69 model was extra long due (through December '69) to a strike, making for a late introduction of the '70s.
I don't know what differences are in a early or late '69, though I know after January 1, headrests were a required option, though could be deleted by special order.
BTW - my '69 is #16,658, fifty ahead of yours...likely assembled within hours or a day of each other. Mine was assembled Feb. 20.
I don't know what differences are in a early or late '69, though I know after January 1, headrests were a required option, though could be deleted by special order.
BTW - my '69 is #16,658, fifty ahead of yours...likely assembled within hours or a day of each other. Mine was assembled Feb. 20.
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Newark, CA - USA
Joined: 4/29/2004
Posts: 350
Vette(s): 1969 Corvette 4-speed ZZ-4 crate
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Isn't that something. My car was first sold 1/70 at
V.V. Cooke Chevrolet Louisville, KY.
I have the new vehicle warranty paper and plate that has the first owner's name and address.
Our cars are almost brothers..(or sisters)
Thanks,
Ken
V.V. Cooke Chevrolet Louisville, KY.
I have the new vehicle warranty paper and plate that has the first owner's name and address.
Our cars are almost brothers..(or sisters)
Thanks,
Ken
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im not sure where the early/late change over is...
mine is 33512 so it is definitely late.. (oct 69)
but if anyone knows for sure im curious and would like to know
mine is 33512 so it is definitely late.. (oct 69)
but if anyone knows for sure im curious and would like to know
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