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Old 05-05-2005, 07:58 PM
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Default Re: Original Ignition Lock visor sleeve for 69

This is a rough crowd

On the sleeve I'm selling, I'm not even sure of the application other than Camaro. It is for a 'large visor' (such as Camaro) as opposed to a 'small visor' (such as the Corvette). You can tell the difference by the part # as well as the margin space from the fold to where the lettering begins.

What I know (very little) pertains to the Vette. Initially, at the beginning of the model year, there was a decal used to warn the owner not to manipulate the shift bowl or damage could result. This decal had two designs, was placed on the jacket forward of the steering wheel (orientation dependant on whether the car had tilt/tele or not) and was used until approximately early to middle summer of 69.

The original design visor sleeve (7/68), such as the one pictured above, where the arrow is displayed on one side, is the 'first edition' and was very short lived. For the Vette folks, these are extremely rare. It was used, typically, with the column decal until the second design visor sleeve (10/68) appeared. At that point, it is not uncommon to find both the sleeve and decal, just the decal or just the visor sleeve displayed. NCRS has determined this by observing original cars. At some point during the summer, the decal was dropped and only the visor sleeve appeared.

I believe that both of these sleeves as well as the second design column decal is being reproduced.

Now, one of you cheapskates needs to purchase my part

Regards,

Mark Donnally
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