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Type 1 or Type 2 Boot?

Discussion in 'The ragtop shop' started by Rick Day, Nov 17, 2023.

  1. Rick Day

    Rick Day Member

    I have a recently purchased ‘68 GS-400 convertible that didn’t come with a boot, so I’m looking into buying an after market one. One style (early) notes that there are plastic clips sewn into the boot that slide under the chrome trim. The 2nd style uses individual stainless clips that I need to purchase separately. How do I tell which style my car needs, or will either one work? Thanks in advance to all for your help!
     

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  2. dukec

    dukec Platinum Level Contributor

    Rick

    The ‘68 GS convertible I had did not have any clips on the boot. It had a stiff plastic strip that slid under the stainless molding.

    I believe all ‘68 thru ‘72 are this way.

    If you are finding boots with clips they are incorrect.

    Duke
     
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  3. Rick Day

    Rick Day Member

    Thanks for the info! Rick
     
    Rick Day, Nov 17, 2023
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  4. 1968_GS400

    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

    My 68 was built in late 67 and takes the clips.

    Early 68 took clips and later 68 has plastic strip.

    More info here

    https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/early-vs-late-68-gs-convertible-boot.379047/

    I bought my clip one from Legendary Interiors.

    If you need a boot for later 68 build that has the plastic that slides under the chrome, I have one that I need to get rid of. It’s brand new white one and was purchased from Year One about 3 years ago. It’s this one:

    https://www.yearone.com/Product/196...970-1971-1972-buick-skylark-gs-parts/tba68m37
     
    1968_GS400, Dec 3, 2023
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  5. ribuick

    ribuick Well-Known Member

    Curious how much you would like for it? Thanks
     
    ribuick, Dec 16, 2023
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  6. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    My 68 GS was built April 1968 and I have the original boot dated January 68.
    I have an aftermarket boot I purchased 15 years ago that I don't need and has a little wear.

    My original boot with the 1 68 stamp (Jan 1968). The "GS" is coincidental and is the manufacturers initials, not "Buick GS".
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    These are the clips on the original boot.
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    This is the slide on the aftermarket boot.
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    Mike Trom, Dec 16, 2023
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  7. 1968_GS400

    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

    I’m wondering if I have the correct clips on my Legendary Interiors one I recently bought.

    These look different than your clips and were a really tight fit. Never put one on completely yet so don’t know how it’s supposed to work.
     

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  8. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    My originals snap fit really tight, I cringe each time thinking its damaging the trim. Over 25 years I have only put the boot on maybe 10 times.
     
    Mike Trom, Dec 16, 2023
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  9. dukec

    dukec Platinum Level Contributor

    They are always tight and like to pop off periodically.

    Duke
     
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