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Thread: Correct rear latch panel for 1973?

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    Correct rear latch panel for 1973?

    Does anyone know when the rear latch panel changed (in 1972 or 1973)? I have a 1973 Targa that was made to look like a 964, and I want to check if the last owners replaced the rear latch panel when they messed around with the rear end on my car.

    My specific question comes up because the left side of the latch panel has the later outward indentation, which 1972 and earlier cars do not have. VIN is 9113310288.
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    Yes, it's been replaced. It's not the raised boss that is the tell, it's the lack of the full radius in the interior corners. That profile showed up 78 IIRC with the release of the SC.
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    Best picture I've got of my friend's former very late '73.5T. Build date 6/73. It did have the raised pad in the left, but still had the smooth curve on the leading edge.

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    Thanks all, much appreciated. We'll get this fixed.

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    Yep... Here's an old pic of my April '73...

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