1967 1968 horn pad identification

[6262]

Someone offered me a nice horn pad for a '67/'68 Cadillac. But I am not sure about the color judging from the pictures. '67/'68 Teal interior colors look very similar.

Is there a way to tell the difference between the horn pads of both years?

[cadillacmike68]

Sun fading can have an effect on the color as well.

[Cadman-iac]

Depending upon where it came from too, they will change color just from the extreme heat from being inside of a closed vehicle in the heat of summer year after year.
Some of mine have even shrank down to the point of not wanting to fit properly,  and the worst of them get really sticky and gooey. 

[6262]

Thanks.

But is there a way to identify them? Maybe a parts number? I couldn't find any information in the Master Parts List...

[Cadillac Fleetwood]

Thanks.

But is there a way to identify them?

Identification as to year is easy.  All 1967 crests (and wreath/crest ensembles, where applicable), are in bright chrome.  All 1968's are a dull argent finish.

-Charles

[Cadman-iac]

Thanks.

But is there a way to identify them? Maybe a parts number? I couldn't find any information in the Master Parts List...

A picture of the one you are trying to identify would help also.

[6262]

Identification as to year is easy.  All 1967 crests (and wreath/crest ensembles, where applicable), are in bright chrome.  All 1968's are a dull argent finish.

-Charles

Charles, you make it sound so easy... But after staring for a long time I am still not sure

A picture of the one you are trying to identify would help also.

Great idea.

[Cadman-iac]

If you go by what Charles says, and I have no reason to doubt him, it looks like it is for a '67. The chrome on the emblem is a bit dirty,  but that's normal enough. It doesn't look like it's the Argent one to me.
It looks to be in really good shape as well. If the price is right,  why not?
If it fit anything I have I would go for it.

Just my opinion.
Rick

[Cadillac Fleetwood]

The photo dispels all doubt; it is from 1967.  The plastic inlay trim is also bright and shiny and "chrome-like", whereas on the 1968 the inlay has a more subdued finish.  In any event, these often have to be re-dyed when the interior is restored, since the color often fades or weathers differently from the dash top or other plastic parts.

It just may be the photo, but the part appears to be more "blue" than code 368 "medium aqua".
-Charles

[Cadillac Fleetwood]

The photo dispels all doubt; it is from 1967.  The plastic inlay trim is also bright and shiny and "chrome-like", whereas on the 1968 the inlay has a more subdued finish.  In any event, these often have to be re-dyed when the interior is restored, since the color often fades or weathers differently from the dash top or other plastic parts.

It just may be the photo, but the part appears to be more "blue" than code 369 "aqua".
-Charles

[cadillacmike68]

That's definitely not blue. Not even a faded blue.