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I also heard that there are NO L-82 Steel Blues. Only L-48 and that the color was offered as a sort of "compensation" for unavailability of the L-82 for that time period. Could be all BS.
I also heard that there are NO L-82 Steel Blues. Only L-48 and that the color was offered as a sort of "compensation" for unavailability of the L-82 for that time period. Could be all BS.
It is BS -- at least the "compensation" part. In 1975 Chevrolet had difficulty certifying the L-82 for emissions. Certification came late and the engine was released for production late. They first showed up in the car on or about March 20. By then. Steel Blue was done with, for whatever reason.
It is BS -- at least the "compensation" part. In 1975 Chevrolet had difficulty certifying the L-82 for emissions. Certification came late and the engine was released for production late. They first showed up in the car on or about March 21. By then. Steel Blue was done with, for whatever reason.
Years ago, a friend had a steel blue / silver interior coupe that he had ordered new. The story he told was that the car was on hold because he had ordered the YJ8 alloy wheels. The dealer contacted him and told him they had been notified that the steel blue color was being dropped and he would need to choose between the color or the wheels. He chose the color and got the car with rallye rims. The dealer got a set of YJ8 wheels for him when they became available. Wise decision I thought because the car was beautiful and really stood out against others of that time period.
My 75 with a birth date of January 12, 1975. Console indicates L48. Unfortunately a previous owner changed the color. Shame I would have liked Steel Blue.
03-31-2022, 11:15 AM
