Hand Hold screw count

[Larry M.]

I thought this would be an easy forum search and answer, but I drew a blank.

Vette Vues says the 6 hole hand hold was used till about 14000 in 64, but my car is 5788 and has a 4 hole. I know the dash pads have been out and recovered and maybe the wrong repro was put in. So I took it off and looked to see what I had to screw to. It looks like there is a flat U shaped area on both ends and a long flat area in the middle of each side where my 3rd and 4th screw go, but if I convert to a six hole it looks like I'd be going into a rough ares and not sure there is anything to screw to. Also, on the rear side I saw what looked like rivet clinches about half way between the end screws and middle screws. On the front I'm covered with vinyl and don't know whats there.

1. Did the original hand hold have a P/N embossed?
2. If I convert, is there anything there to screw to?
3. Any chance 4 hole is right, despite Vette Vues?

[Edward J.]

Re: Hand Hold screw count

Larry, I believe that the 4 hole pass side grab bezel was correct for 63/64 up to the 14000 ser. no. after that it went to 6 hole.

[Dan H.]

Re: Hand Hold screw count

FWIW, 64 Coupe 13708 has 6 holes in grab bar. Original dash pads etc.

[Larry M.]

Re: Hand Hold screw count

Thanks, guys. I went back and looked at Vette Vues page 78. It has it reversed. I think what Edward says above is correct. 4 hole was early and 6 hole was late....or course that says all 65s would be 6. The 14000 number is I'm sure approximate so 13708 with 6 makes plenty of sense.

I had a 64 in the early 90's and what Edward say is what i remember. It would be nice if someone with a 65 could confirm what they have.