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Old 06-16-2021, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by unruhjonny View Post
I believe that the deal y was mostly about issues with the intended curved rear glass, and dies for the new panels;
Both issues warranted a delay in the new model year vehicle start.

But yes, I too recall reading of '69 cars being registered as 1970 - I think that had something to do with the car's build date.
Due to tooling problems Pontiac was burdened with selling carryover1969 Firebirds into February 1970. These cars built as 1969 models, but titled as 1970's.

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