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I was going through the GM Vintage Vehicle info for my 1969 Laurentian.  My car's a little odd for a Laurentian, as it has 25+ listed options (nothing exciting, but a lot of little weird things).

I noted that C50 (Rear Defrost) isn't listed but the car has had it since new. 

It certainly wasn't standard on the Laurentian, was it?

- Dave

PS: I also had rear defrost on my '69 2+2 which was weird, because it was in the cloth "boot" area behind the seat.



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It was likely dealer installed when the Pre Delivery Inspection was done. I am sure that is the same as my "new" 66 Grande Parisienne. The rear defoggers are listed in the GM Dealer Installed Accessories Catalogue for many many years. Most likely a kit, which is identical to the factory install if I am correct.

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Thanks! At -40 in Saskatchewan I can assure you it a few hours to do any good!

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My 69 Laurentian did not have rear defrost.

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As common as it is on 60's Canadian Pontiacs, there are certainly plenty without it too.

I am told it was pretty cool on the neck if you were a rear seat passenger and it was on high!

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My 70 2+2 convertible also has rear defrost.  I posted a photo a couple years ago.



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MY '69 2+2 HAS C50, IT IS LISTED ON THE GM VINTAGE VEHICLES SHEET.



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I recall my Dad taking our 70 Pontiac in for the instal of the rear blower a few weeks after taking delivery. Should have been standard in a Canadian car



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My 64 Catalina 2+2 has it as well. I've used it once or twice in the fall of the yr. Works "pretty good,once theres a little heat in the car,rear glass "unfogs" quickly!!!!!

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It would be interesting to know what year the heated gride became available as opposed to the blower. My '73 has the blower and the first car I recall owning with the heater grid was a 1975 Monza.



-- Edited by 73SC on Wednesday 16th of November 2011 10:06:39 AM

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The 69 Grand Prix I am parting out has the heated grid in the rear window.A couple of years ago I sold a complete GM kit for the rear window defroster and there were a lot of US bidders on the item and it sold well over$100.

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I never would have guessed that Al, perhaps the grid was a luxury car item or a very expensive option.

I saw a blower unit kit at a swap meet for station wagons marked GM B body 66-70.



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I'm not expert on the Grand Prix, but they seemed to be about a year ahead in terms of feature. Heated rear window (defrost) and in-glass antenna are two examples.

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I'd seen many 70 Catalina's with he heated grid.  They use a different dash rocker switch, it says Defog, and has a green light on it to show that it's on.



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69 Grand Prix only option C49.

 

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Beaumont4008 wrote:

69 Grand Prix only option C49.

 

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 you wanted heated blowers, my wagon has a second heater/ blower under the seat plus a rear defoger, and my four door has a heated blowerin the rear window area and they all leak 65 technology non are listed dealer installed, we are the four doors second owners



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seventy2plus2 wrote:

I'd seen many 70 Catalina's with he heated grid.  They use a different dash rocker switch, it says Defog, and has a green light on it to show that it's on.

 Ya know, I thought so! I got a grid window years ago from a 2 door for my '70... And I knew it was a green light... Now question is, where did I put it??



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