'Is that a Stingray?'
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From: Austin Tx
'Is that a Stingray?'
I get that question from well over half the people that see my car.
My understanding was that the C2s are, and the C3s are, but 68 and 77- don't have the badge. That accurate (enough) ?
I wouldn't care much, but it's amazing how often that gets asked of me. Does that happen to others too?
My understanding was that the C2s are, and the C3s are, but 68 and 77- don't have the badge. That accurate (enough) ?
I wouldn't care much, but it's amazing how often that gets asked of me. Does that happen to others too?
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Well, you're close. Actually, the 63-67s are Sting Rays. (2 words) The 69-76 say Stingray on the car. You are invited to read the next couple of pages in this thread, consisting of people that will argue that a '68 or a '77 with no Stingray emblem means it's not a Stingray, and other people who say it is (including a few more that will try to include the '78-'82.)
Have fun.
Just for background, some GM ad material did refer to "Stingrays" (and actually spelling it like the 63-67 if I remember right) on the '68.
Have fun.
Just for background, some GM ad material did refer to "Stingrays" (and actually spelling it like the 63-67 if I remember right) on the '68.
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I get that question from well over half the people that see my car.
My understanding was that the C2s are, and the C3s are, but 68 and 77- don't have the badge. That accurate (enough) ?
I wouldn't care much, but it's amazing how often that gets asked of me. Does that happen to others too?
My understanding was that the C2s are, and the C3s are, but 68 and 77- don't have the badge. That accurate (enough) ?
I wouldn't care much, but it's amazing how often that gets asked of me. Does that happen to others too?
Just a search of that would reveal a lot of threads getting started about this very same subject. A lot of people ask that here.
The C2s were Sting Rays. The '68 didn't have the badge but is considered a Stingray, just like all the C3s, even though the Stingray badge went away in '76.
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77-82 don't have the badge either. we've gone into detail about this on the forum but as far as the layperson asking you, i would just say "yes". you have a 68, right? cuz if you say "no, but most years before me and after me were"...
naturally the next question would be: "well, what's the difference?". kinda stupid when the answer is "none. just the badge".
naturally the next question would be: "well, what's the difference?". kinda stupid when the answer is "none. just the badge".
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From: Austin Tx
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No It Ain`t
I would be surprised if all of you out there didn`t know what was coming next from me.. 
"My 68 ain`t a stinkray", no way in hell! Actually if you want to stick a fish badge someplace on it, the only resemblance is to the shark. but it ain`t a shark either. If your still confused go around to the back you will see the word CORVETTE, which is what it really is. 
I`ll drink to that.....
PS, that was also the means by which other cars could see and identify what just blew there doors off. Presuming they could read.
"My 68 ain`t a stinkray", no way in hell! Actually if you want to stick a fish badge someplace on it, the only resemblance is to the shark. but it ain`t a shark either. If your still confused go around to the back you will see the word CORVETTE, which is what it really is. I`ll drink to that.....
PS, that was also the means by which other cars could see and identify what just blew there doors off. Presuming they could read.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Oh no! Not the "Stingray" topic again!
End of thread:
63-67: "Sting Ray"
68: no badge, "Stingray" name used in advertising
69-76: "Stingray"
77E: no side badge
77L-79: crossed flags side badge
80-81: *I don't have a clue*
82: "cross-fire injection" side badge
End of thread:
63-67: "Sting Ray"
68: no badge, "Stingray" name used in advertising
69-76: "Stingray"
77E: no side badge
77L-79: crossed flags side badge
80-81: *I don't have a clue*
82: "cross-fire injection" side badge
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
STINGRAY refers to the body design.
In 63, the new smaller body & chassis w/ I.R.S. was called a Sting Ray.
Maybe this will help some.
http://ganeys.home.sprynet.com/C1C2.JPG
STINGRAY
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/gan...Y/stingray.htm
Some Corvette history & knowledge is helpful to ID a Stingray.
63-67 In 63, the new smaller body & chassis w/ I.R.S. was called a Sting Ray.
68-77 When the body was redone in 68 called Sting Ray in ads & then used Stingray emblems in 69. Emblems are for identification & some can not identify w/o the emblem. Seems some place far more importance on emblems than the factory ever did. The factory wanted to change the new car so that it could be identified as new at the time.
Stingray has a meaning & is not an option or emblem, some are unmarked. Remember an unmarked police car is still a police car.
Stingray- BB hood on 65-66, tail on 63-67 coupes, wings extended from roof 68-77 Stingrays.
Chassis essentially same from 63-77, body essentially same 68-77 & interior essentially same from 68-77.
There can be no question that 68-77 are Stingrays.
Since 63, for 15 years Corvette & Stingray were synonymous.
78- 25th anniversary of the Corvette - not Stingray. Many changes including bubble glass rear & new interior.
CORVETTE says it all anyway.
In 63, the new smaller body & chassis w/ I.R.S. was called a Sting Ray.
Maybe this will help some.
http://ganeys.home.sprynet.com/C1C2.JPG
STINGRAY
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/gan...Y/stingray.htm
Some Corvette history & knowledge is helpful to ID a Stingray.
63-67 In 63, the new smaller body & chassis w/ I.R.S. was called a Sting Ray.
68-77 When the body was redone in 68 called Sting Ray in ads & then used Stingray emblems in 69. Emblems are for identification & some can not identify w/o the emblem. Seems some place far more importance on emblems than the factory ever did. The factory wanted to change the new car so that it could be identified as new at the time.
Stingray has a meaning & is not an option or emblem, some are unmarked. Remember an unmarked police car is still a police car.
Stingray- BB hood on 65-66, tail on 63-67 coupes, wings extended from roof 68-77 Stingrays.
Chassis essentially same from 63-77, body essentially same 68-77 & interior essentially same from 68-77.
There can be no question that 68-77 are Stingrays.
Since 63, for 15 years Corvette & Stingray were synonymous.
78- 25th anniversary of the Corvette - not Stingray. Many changes including bubble glass rear & new interior.
CORVETTE says it all anyway.
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
I get that question from well over half the people that see my car.
My understanding was that the C2s are, and the C3s are, but 68 and 77- don't have the badge. That accurate (enough) ?
I wouldn't care much, but it's amazing how often that gets asked of me. Does that happen to others too?
My understanding was that the C2s are, and the C3s are, but 68 and 77- don't have the badge. That accurate (enough) ?
I wouldn't care much, but it's amazing how often that gets asked of me. Does that happen to others too?
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I would be surprised if all of you out there didn`t know what was coming next from me.. "My 68 ain`t a stinkray", no way in hell! Actually if you want to stick a fish badge someplace on it, the only resemblance is to the shark. but it ain`t a shark either. If your still confused go around to the back you will see the word CORVETTE, which is what it really is.
I`ll drink to that.....
PS, that was also the means by which other cars could see and identify what just blew there doors off. Presuming they could read.
"My 68 ain`t a stinkray", no way in hell! Actually if you want to stick a fish badge someplace on it, the only resemblance is to the shark. but it ain`t a shark either. If your still confused go around to the back you will see the word CORVETTE, which is what it really is. I`ll drink to that.....
PS, that was also the means by which other cars could see and identify what just blew there doors off. Presuming they could read.
The C2 Coupe's had the appearance of a Sting Ray, but in my mind the C3's are Sharks with some having a Stingray badge.
Drifting
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From: North Royaton Ohio
I know how that goes.The one I get a lot is "Hey, you drive a Stingray, right?" which I then say "No, it's a Corvette."
"No way man, it's a Stingray, not a Corvette"
I just tell them that they're right and go on my way.
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
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I plan on also getting a pair. They really look good, and set the car apart.