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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: gbowman on December 13, 2020, 11:38:23 PM

Title: 69 Front Bench Seat
Post by: gbowman on December 13, 2020, 11:38:23 PM
This subject has probably already been posted a few times although I didn't find anything in my search. What's the real story on 69's with factory front bench seats or is there such a thing? It is my understanding that the "bench seat" was not a factory option for the 69, (67&68 only, but no convertibles.) I've recently run across a 69 that appears to be an all original barn find, less than 100K miles, power top convertible, has a front bench with fold down center armrest, automatic on the column, deluxe houndstooth interior with a straight 6 engine. This is only the 2nd 69 I've ever heard of as having a front bench seat. Any and all info will be appreciated.
Title: Re: 69 Front Bench Seat
Post by: x66 714 on December 14, 2020, 12:25:26 AM
RPO AL4 Appears to be a 67/68 coupe only option.....Joe
Title: Re: 69 Front Bench Seat
Post by: KurtS on December 14, 2020, 12:50:19 AM
Bench seat AL4 was not available in 69 in Camaro. It was a Firebird option.....
Title: Re: 69 Front Bench Seat
Post by: bcmiller on December 14, 2020, 12:50:39 AM
This subject has probably already been posted a few times although I didn't find anything in my search. What's the real story on 69's with factory front bench seats or is there such a thing? It is my understanding that the "bench seat" was not a factory option for the 69, (67&68 only, but no convertibles.) I've recently run across a 69 that appears to be an all original barn find, less than 100K miles, power top convertible, has a front bench with fold down center armrest, automatic on the column, deluxe houndstooth interior with a straight 6 engine. This is only the 2nd 69 I've ever heard of as having a front bench seat. Any and all info will be appreciated.

Post pics of the seat and close view of the seat material.
Title: Re: 69 Front Bench Seat
Post by: gbowman on December 14, 2020, 01:26:23 AM
I haven't looked at the car in person. All I know about the car at this point is what you can see in the pics. Thanks.
Title: Re: 69 Front Bench Seat
Post by: KurtS on December 14, 2020, 01:34:19 AM
Yup, someone made up the seats. It's been done before.
Houndstooth and a bench - neither were available in a 69 convertible.
Title: Re: 69 Front Bench Seat
Post by: z28z11 on December 14, 2020, 03:51:48 AM
Yup, someone made up the seats. It's been done before.
Houndstooth and a bench - neither were available in a 69 convertible.

Except orange and black !

Couldn't help it -

Regards,
Steve
Title: Re: 69 Front Bench Seat
Post by: fsc66 on December 14, 2020, 03:06:19 PM
Scroll down on the CRG site to 69 interior codes, all are listed. Check the trim tag and you’ll see what the car originally had assuming the trim tag is original.

http://www.camaros.org/numbers.shtml#CowlTag

Paul