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06-13-2014, 01:25 AM

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Inspiration for Corvette taillights

Somebody told me this was the source of inspiration for the Corvette taillights. I don't know if it's true or not but I certainly can see why they would say that.

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06-13-2014, 02:17 AM

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Hmmmmmm......

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06-13-2014, 02:54 AM

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Somebody told me this was the source of inspiration for the Corvette taillights. I don't know if it's true or not but I certainly can see why they would say that.

F18

F22

Could be, could be...

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06-13-2014, 04:29 AM

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An appropriate comparison in a number of ways.

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06-13-2014, 06:15 AM

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If I remember correctly, GM described the inspiration for the C6 tail lights as "afterburners". I don't believe I've ever heard a similar description applied to the C7 tail lights...

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06-13-2014, 06:45 AM

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Works for this old Chief !!!

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06-13-2014, 06:49 AM

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"In honor of jpee"

Seems as reasonable as any other explanation.

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Seems as reasonable as any other explanation.

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06-13-2014, 08:54 AM

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Hmmmmmm......

Yea! Another forum thought, like the chrome grill insert is a tribute to early Corvettes. Probably more like the Design Chief instructed; design a tail light that will fit the new proposed body rendering. It is fun dreaming.

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06-13-2014, 09:09 AM

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Somebody told me this was the source of inspiration for the Corvette taillights. I don't know if it's true or not but I certainly can see why they would say that.

C7

This is the GM video on why the C7 taillights are shaped as they are!
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...45E7788F643CAE

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06-13-2014, 12:41 PM

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True or not it makes me like my car just a little bit more.

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06-13-2014, 01:00 PM

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Somebody told me this was the source of inspiration for the Corvette taillights. I don't know if it's true or not but I certainly can see why they would say that.

F18

F22

That eases the pain.

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06-13-2014, 03:16 PM

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The F22 makes the F18 look dated...

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I hesitated to even click on yet another "taillight" thread, but I'm glad I did. Love the comparison!

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I hesitated to even click on yet another "taillight" thread, but I'm glad I did. Love the comparison!

Roger that, I expected a ration of crap from the haters. But I certainly can see the resemblance and as far as I'm concerned that's the answer to the question.