At 11:13 PM 7/23/2005, you wrote:
I have a 69 malibu and have located some 68 fenders and hood. Is there a
difference between the 68 and the 69 parts i mentioned?
I wanted to get me project up and running and was wanting to know the scoop
on these parts.
Thanks, Kyle
The hinges are different, and there were 2 different hinges for the 68
model year, 12 1/4", and 12 3/4" spacing. The 69 hinges are 14 something
inches apart. There is also a difference in the top of the hood where the
hood safety latch fits. The 69 has a rectangular hole cut into the hood,
the 68 doesn't. If you use the 69 latch, it will hit the hood unless you
cut a hole in it. I know that the marker light holes are different on the
fenders, and there may be other differences that I'm not aware of. I think
you'd be better off with the correct year parts rather than having to spend
a lot of time & effort modifying the 68 stuff to fit your car.
BillL
