I've found 2 boot strips (top boot slide rail) One is 33in the other is 35 1/2. Which is correct for 71 GS conv? Or neither? Can someone please measure one in an original car? THANKS I see some for sale that are 43in.....
33" is the correct one. Just measured an original one I pulled from a '72 Cutlass convert well over 30 years ago so it should be the same.
'71 Parts book says '68-71 Retainer 4868822 gr.13.384. Maybe someone with a '72 or later book can see if the pt number changed in '72 . At least we know that the shorter one is correct for '71. Also, the screw holes can be your guide.
Matt: My 71 doesn't have screw holes in the body for the 2 end ones on the 33in rail but looking at the rail I can see they were used in whatever it came out of. Pretty weird....
Anyone know what the 30" would be for? 61-63? 64-65? I'm thinking the 43" is for LeSabre and up size cars but can be cut to length for all so that's why the aftermarket sells only 43 from what I have found.