69 l71 things to look for

[Bob H.]

A friend is looking at what is supposed to be a decked 69 L71 . Are there telltale signs to look for on a big block or 435 car?

[Richard M.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

Bob What do you mean by telltale signs? Do you mean how to tell if it was originally a big block car, or in fact a BB 435 car?

I'm familiar a bit with the '67 L71's but not the '68/'69.

Rich

[Bob H.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

Rich

I am familar with the 67 but have no knowledge on c3's, specifically the 69. Any information to help confirm its original the possible identity would be helpful when looking at the car. It's unknown right now if there is a tank sticker. The car is not restored. I'm assuming the rear should have the same style setup as the 67 but that's all I know to look for.

bob

[John C.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

Bob

You want to look for are pretty much the same things on a 69 as a 67 to tell if it was originally a 427 car.

Things to check for on a 1969 L71 car:
-6500 red line tach
-Transistor ignition
-Single fuel line
-HD rear end and axle caps
-Copper radiator
-Close ratio transmission if it is a manual
-BB cars had a 15/16 inch front and 9/16 inch rear sway bars
-F41 HD suspension was available as an option on L71 cars
-A/C not allowed as an option

John

[Richard M.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

John,

Did the back of the instrument clusters on the C3's have a unique identifying label for the hi-rpm tach, like on the '67's?

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[Terry M.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

John,

Did the back of the instrument clusters on the C3's have a unique identifying label for the hi-rpm tach, like on the '67's?

1967 LB
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Yes they do Richard.

[Bob H.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

Thanks guys. That's enough to go on. Didn't realize how similar to the 67 Bob

[Richard M.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

Yes they do Richard.

Thanks Terry

Thanks guys. That's enough to go on. Didn't realize how similar to the 67 Bob

Me neither, now we know. It would certainly be more difficult to see those labels behind the C3 clusters though.

[Terry M.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

Thanks Terry



Me neither, now we know. It would certainly be more difficult to see those labels behind the C3 clusters though.

Some diss-assembly required.

[Bob H.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

can someone tell me the location of the TI box?

[Joe L.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

can someone tell me the location of the TI box?

Bob------

It's on the forward side of the driver side front fender well, to the left of the radiator support.

[Bob H.]

Re: 69 l71 things to look for

thanks Joe