66 bowtie or no-bowtie??

[Brian G.]

My 66 has correct dated glass on the outside mirror, but no bowtie. The judging manual says it should. I am hesitant to change it because I believe it could be original. So, did ALL 66's have the bowtie??? Will I lose points without it even with correct dated glass?

Thanks, Brian

[Peter L.]

Re: 66 bowtie or no-bowtie??

Brian - Best information indicates that the "bowtie" on the Corvette outside rear view mirror continued thru 1966 production (so all '66 had the "bowtie") and up to ~ VIN #8000 in 1967 production, so it seems unlikely that your car came from the factory with a plain mirror back. It could well be that you have the original mirror glass to the car but not the mirror body. I'd expect some deduction.

Pete

[Philip C.]

Re: 66 bowtie

Hi Brian your mirror needs a bowtie, late 67 the bowtie was removed Phil 8063

[Brian G.]

Re: 66 bowtie

Thanks guys....bowtie it is then!

Brian

[Jim V.]

Re: 66 bowtie

whats another $$$$.....

Brian...are you still planning on coming out Thurs...about 5:00? Here is a alternative....Batavia cruise nite is Thurs eve at Advance auto. Starts arount 6:30 or so. Alot of guys from Chicago Corvette Club (mostly late model cars) usually show up as well as assorted muscle and antique cars. I will plan on my place unless I hear from you..Jim

[Brian G.]

Re: 66 bowtie

Jim, Sent you an email.

Brian