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Offline 68GTFastback

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68 GT Fastback LS Door
« on: August 27, 2012, 05:52:36 PM »
Need original restoreable drivers door for 68 GT Fastback. How do I identify a used factory door from a used reproduction door? Will a coupe/convertible door work on a Fastback?

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Re: 68 GT Fastback LS Door
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2012, 08:57:36 PM »
Yes all the doors (conv, coupe, fastback) are all the same except for the main window

Never purchased a reproduction door will leave that one to others :)
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Re: 68 GT Fastback LS Door
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2012, 09:13:19 PM »
well for one thing a repro won't have a date code. and on most i have seen the graining is not as pronounced as the originals.
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Re: 68 GT Fastback LS Door
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2012, 11:02:45 PM »
well for one thing a repro won't have a date code. and on most i have seen the graining is not as pronounced as the originals.

Wasn't there a thread on the 65-66 repo doors and the grain being reversed?   Not sure if that is the case for the 67 or 68 versions but worth a check
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Re: 68 GT Fastback LS Door
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2012, 10:50:39 AM »
Where would the most likely location of the date code be on the door?

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Re: 68 GT Fastback LS Door
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2012, 09:52:17 PM »
In 65/66, the date code was on the inside lip where the door glass goes up and down: about halfway along the door.  You can only see it when all of the door glass and fuzzies are removed.
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Re: 68 GT Fastback LS Door
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2012, 11:12:33 PM »
Where would the most likely location of the date code be on the door?

Believe its mid door - covered by the door panel (inner skin of the completed door)
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Re: 68 GT Fastback LS Door
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2012, 07:31:34 AM »
On my 68's, as noted by Jeff, mid section on the door on the raised web forward of the main opening... usually at a really odd angle..! :-\
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Re: 68 GT Fastback LS Door
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2012, 09:39:24 AM »
Usually at least 2 date stamps, one for the outer skin and then one for the inner structure.
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