Hi AAR#2,

This might shed some light onto the 5 week difference for that March 10Th date. Automobile Companies were supposed to change over by a certain date, but sometimes lingered in the process. Being creatures of habit and wanting to use what they already had, some line workers would continue to use the "old" stuff until it was depleted.

Many of us know the early 69 model year cars had 68 features. Things such as the black door handle buttons instead of the 69 style with the chrome door handle button, chrome automatic console shifter knob, while the 69s were supposed to have a wood grain console shifter knob, etc. Even the VIN labels had differences after the set date. The DMV Law was written in September of 1966 to initiate the program but did not become a mandate until August of 1969. The different companies were complying with that particular mandate at different times. GM started in February of 1969, Ford in August of 1969 and Chrysler in June of 1969. You'll also see VIN decals that changed details for specific years but anomalies were found MONTHS after the change was to be initiated.