I was going through the GM Vintage Vehicle info for my 1969 Laurentian. My car's a little odd for a Laurentian, as it has 25+ listed options (nothing exciting, but a lot of little weird things).
I noted that C50 (Rear Defrost) isn't listed but the car has had it since new.
It certainly wasn't standard on the Laurentian, was it?
- Dave
PS: I also had rear defrost on my '69 2+2 which was weird, because it was in the cloth "boot" area behind the seat.
It was likely dealer installed when the Pre Delivery Inspection was done. I am sure that is the same as my "new" 66 Grande Parisienne. The rear defoggers are listed in the GM Dealer Installed Accessories Catalogue for many many years. Most likely a kit, which is identical to the factory install if I am correct.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I recall my Dad taking our 70 Pontiac in for the instal of the rear blower a few weeks after taking delivery. Should have been standard in a Canadian car
My 64 Catalina 2+2 has it as well. I've used it once or twice in the fall of the yr. Works "pretty good,once theres a little heat in the car,rear glass "unfogs" quickly!!!!!
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It would be interesting to know what year the heated gride became available as opposed to the blower. My '73 has the blower and the first car I recall owning with the heater grid was a 1975 Monza.
-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 16th of November 2011 10:06:39 AM
The 69 Grand Prix I am parting out has the heated grid in the rear window.A couple of years ago I sold a complete GM kit for the rear window defroster and there were a lot of US bidders on the item and it sold well over$100.
I'm not expert on the Grand Prix, but they seemed to be about a year ahead in terms of feature. Heated rear window (defrost) and in-glass antenna are two examples.
I'd seen many 70 Catalina's with he heated grid. They use a different dash rocker switch, it says Defog, and has a green light on it to show that it's on.
you wanted heated blowers, my wagon has a second heater/ blower under the seat plus a rear defoger, and my four door has a heated blowerin the rear window area and they all leak 65 technology non are listed dealer installed, we are the four doors second owners
I'd seen many 70 Catalina's with he heated grid. They use a different dash rocker switch, it says Defog, and has a green light on it to show that it's on.
Ya know, I thought so! I got a grid window years ago from a 2 door for my '70... And I knew it was a green light... Now question is, where did I put it??
