Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

[Harleyguy440]

Joe,        My 1969 Chevelle SS 396 had no Rally Stripes, or pin striping of any kind. It was produced very late in 1969 (3rd week in August 1969), my understanding is that the 1970 production began the following week or shortly there after. In fact the Protect-O-Plate transmission code was mis-stamped as a 1970 code. I am also fortunate enough to have all of the original documentation for the car including the Pre Delivery Inspection Sheet and it is a 1970 PDI Sheet (Obviously the dealer either ran out of 1969 PDI Sheets or they accidentally used the 1970 Sheet).     I've heard conflicting information about stripes/pinstipes too. My SS is optionless for the most part, aside from the Pushbutton AM radio. When my Grandfather purchased it new in '69, he didn't even spring for power steering, much less bucket seats or a posi traction rear end so I guess Stripes were the furthest thing from his mind. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining by any stretch of the imagination. I consider myself very fortunate to have this awesome car!   Scott Jackson