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Offline Oz390

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Convertible top cylinder date codes
« on: January 26, 2014, 02:09:32 AM »
I have what I think is a mid-66 variant convertible top frame.  Trying to nail down some estimates for some engineering changeover dates.

I have two hydraulic cylinders off it, both stamped K6 (or 6K) dyslexia and a bad memory are so fun!  Don't remember and they are not at home.  Would this be Oct 66?.  Is this a common date code format for these items for '65-'68?  Month-Year?

Semi-related question, these are the "early" style as far as I know, that used a nylon bushing between the cylinder and frame bracket.  I believe this was later removed, and the changeover occurred on the 67's, but am not sure.  Does anyone have an approximate date for removal of the bushing and the change to the cylinder mount? 
8R03S : 76A I 2A 15M 72 5 U
8R01S : 65A B 2A 28M 72 7 5 - Factory GT
8R01C : 65A M 2A 01E 72 2 W - Cal Special
8F01X : 65A I 2A 2G 20E 24 1 U - EXP500 repli-bute