Use this quick guide to identify the correct rear quarter panel “dog leg” trim for your Corvette based on year, body style, and key differences.
What are the year breaks for Coupe applications?
1968 Coupe
- One-year-only design
- Includes dome light provision on each side
1969–1973 Coupe
- Requires shoulder belt extensions for proper installation
1974–1977 Coupe
- Also requires shoulder belt extensions
- Same function as earlier coupes, different year grouping
What are the year breaks for Convertible applications?
1968–1969 Convertible
- Early convertible configuration
1970–1973 Convertible
- Panels include smaller shoulder harness cutouts
1974–1975 Convertible
- Panels include larger shoulder harness cutouts
What is the difference in shoulder harness cutout sizes?
1970 to Early 1974 Convertible
- Cutout size: 2-7/16" x 3-1/4"
Late 1974–1975 Convertible
- Cutout size: 3-1/4" x 3-5"
Is there any overlap in 1974 Convertible applications?
Yes.
Some early 1974 convertibles use the smaller cutout found on 1970–1973 panels.
👉 Because there is no exact production break:
If your original panels are available, measure the opening before ordering.
Do Coupe panels have shoulder harness cutouts?
No.
Coupe panels do not use cutouts and instead require shoulder belt extensions for proper installation.
Are these panels interchangeable between Coupe and Convertible?
No.
Coupe and Convertible panels are different in design and function and are not interchangeable.
Is there an easy way to identify which panel I have?
Yes:
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Convertible panels
May have shoulder harness cutouts (or no cutout depending on year) -
Coupe panels
Do not have cutouts and require belt extensions -
1968 Coupe panels
Include dome light openings, unique to that year
Do I need different mounting hardware by year?
No.
Rear quarter panel trim retainers and screw kits are consistent across:
- 1968–1977 Coupe
- 1968–1975 Convertible