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69Z28-RS

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which Headlamp retainer is correct for 69 RS ?
« on: August 19, 2013, 08:25:05 PM »
When I disassembled my front clip and all the RS parts, I noticed the car had two different size (depth) Headlamp retainer rings.   These appear to be identical except for the depth, and both/either work fine.    One is approx. 13/16" deep, and the other is 1" deep.   Which of these are correct?   or did GM use both sizes interchangeably?   One corner of my car was hit before I bought it in the mid 70's, so I'm not sure if both these parts are original from the factory, OR not.  Your help greatly appreciated so I know which of these to replace.. :)   Photos are attached...
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Re: which Headlamp retainer is correct for 69 RS ?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2018, 05:36:56 PM »
I posted this back in 2013 but got no responses at that time...  I'm hoping someone now can answer this question for me re the headlamp retention rings...  Which is correct? 
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69 Corvette, '60 Corvette, '72 Corvette
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Re: which Headlamp retainer is correct for 69 RS ?
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2018, 06:45:20 PM »
I was wondering about this before also. I  have a later GM ring that is about 13/16" and I have a repop that is 1" wide.
I am assuming all early first gen Camaro's use the same but I don't know which is correct.
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Re: which Headlamp retainer is correct for 69 RS ?
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2018, 12:59:57 AM »
The thicker one is correct. Never measured an original. I’d say it is every bit an inch if not more(what she said)lol.
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Re: which Headlamp retainer is correct for 69 RS ?
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2018, 07:51:06 AM »
Bentley your wit is only matched by your knowledge...(made me laugh with that one). Good to see you checking in.
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Re: which Headlamp retainer is correct for 69 RS ?
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2018, 10:54:33 AM »
Thanks A.
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