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JCD · 01-16-2011, 11:24 PM

I was going to look at fenders this week, and the seller has no recollection as to which year he's selling.

I know the 67 has no markers, and the 68 has a different edge than the 69-72.
But what is an easy way to distinguish them off the truck just laying in a storage pile?

How can I tell immediately which is a 68, and which is a 69-72?

Thanks.

J.

**special-K** · 01-17-2011, 11:58 AM

The front edge of the '68s are smooth and 69/72s have a step. The area around the headlight looks finished on a '68 because it shows. On 69/72s that area looks rough and often shows wrinkles.

01-16-2011, 11:24 PM	#1
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	How to tell the difference I was going to look at fenders this week, and the seller has no recollection as to which year he's selling. I know the 67 has no markers, and the 68 has a different edge than the 69-72. But what is an easy way to distinguish them off the truck just laying in a storage pile? How can I tell immediately which is a 68, and which is a 69-72? Thanks. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

01-17-2011, 11:58 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How to tell the difference The front edge of the '68s are smooth and 69/72s have a step. The area around the headlight looks finished on a '68 because it shows. On 69/72s that area looks rough and often shows wrinkles. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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