Hello all
Got a friend that is restoring a 69 malibu and is unsure whether the wheel well trim was optional or standard. I know that some of the 70 malibu's didn't come with it, but I'm not sure about the 69's. For what it's worth the 1/4 were severely rotted and mudded and the fenders were no help as far as locating trim screw holes. So what will it be guys, standard or optional on a 69 malibu?

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J.J. Fig
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I think they were included in the SS396 option package ONLY. Someone else can confirm for sure.

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Danny Wooldridge
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I think my 69 SS came without them from the factory. I have pictures of the car from the original owner and it was without them. I had to drill the holes for mine when I installed them.
Jody

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jodysss396 (or Jody)
1969 Chevelle SS396
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I belive it was part of the Malibu trip group.

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72 SS clone & UGLY 69 ragtop. www.NoNecksChevelle.com (http://www.NoNecksChevelle.com)

Thanks guys

Anyone have any info in their original literature?

Hey Josh this is for Tom Rightler's 69 that is gonna be out of the body shop in about a month. I think he is just going to leave it off for now and then add it later if it's really supposed to be there.

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J.J. Fig
MCC member #256
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Dad's 69 SS (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/figs_orange_69ss.jpg)
Mom's 71 SS Convertible (http://www.chevelles.net/mcc/features/aug00.htm)

I have a '69 dealer brochure. The photos in it show that the only model/option package other than the ones equipped with the SS396 option to get wheel well moldings was the Concours 4 dr hardtop. No Malibus had them. Don't know about wagons or El Caminos. In a book that has a list of options for a '69, wheel well moldings weren't there.

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von '69 300 Dlx SS TC #15 ACES #1575
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FIG,
Can't help you with original literature on the Chevelle but I do have info from the el Camino literature. I've posted them for review. I also posted a photo of my 69 Malibu taken in 69. Everything is "as delivered" except for the SS grille emblem. I had a "semi-clone" back then! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

Malibu (http://www.ac3online.net/djw/Malibu1.jpg)

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SSelky2 (http://www.ac3online.net/djw/sselkyfacts2.jpg)

SSelky3 (http://www.ac3online.net/djw/sselkyfacts3.jpg)

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Thanks guys!

I will let him know that the consensus seems to be no trim except for the SS cars!



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J.J. Fig
MCC member #256
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Dad's 69 SS (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/figs_orange_69ss.jpg)
Mom's 71 SS Convertible (http://www.chevelles.net/mcc/features/aug00.htm)

I have an original Magazine ad for a 69 SS396
titled -
"There's a fine line between pure sport and pure luxury. It's called Chevelle."
The Chevelle pictured has the sport rims but no trim rings..for what it's worth.
I could scan the ad and send it if you'd like.
Wayne in SoCal

My '69 Malibu has them and I believe it to be correct. Only 2 lady owners prior to me. The car was virgin!

I don't know if they were standard for a certain model but im sure they could be a dealer add on at best.

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Bob (Pa.)

1963 Impala 283
1966 Chevelle SS 409
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1969 C10 stepside 350
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When I ordered my Malibu in 1970, they were optional.

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MalibuJerry350
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by waynew@socal.rr.com:
I have an original Magazine ad for a 69 SS396
titled -
"There's a fine line between pure sport and pure luxury. It's called Chevelle."
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There's a fine line between pure sport and pure luxury. It's called Chevelle (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/fineline.jpg)

can someone put a trim ring on the left front wheel for me

NO......

The car looks a lot tougher w/o it.

Nate