Stingray or not
Apr 26, 2011 | 06:40 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Quote:
Originally Posted by
blueray72
blind?
No, but still accepting applications to fill openings in my ignore list.
Apr 26, 2011 | 07:20 PM
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Vette-kid
I say yes it is. The term Stingray or Sting Ray, did not refer to any special equipment package, or RPO; it was just a badge. They all look pretty much the same and there are no special RPO's to distinguish them, then I figure they can all be called stingray. Kind of like a nickname for a car.
for what its worth.........which is nothing.
Apr 26, 2011 | 07:48 PM
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 322
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From: New Orleans L.A.
In one word No.
I have a 68 and when people ask me if I have a Stingray I tell them no.
A stingray is nothing but a badge.
Apr 26, 2011 | 08:02 PM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: North of the Bay California
Quote:
Originally Posted by
TheSkunkWorks
No, but still accepting applications to fill openings in my ignore list.
qualifications:
Over 5 years of attempting to be funny and failing on a forum
Just enough mechanical skills to act like I know what I'm talkin bout,
with strong ability to break stuff.....consistently.
Familiar with terms like muffler bearing, converter wrench, and bubbafied
Let me know if you need references
Apr 27, 2011 | 07:59 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Quote:
Originally Posted by
blueray72
qualifications:
Over 5 years of attempting to be funny and failing on a forum
Just enough mechanical skills to act like I know what I'm talkin bout,
with strong ability to break stuff.....consistently.
Familiar with terms like muffler bearing, converter wrench, and bubbafied
Let me know if you need references
Dang, you fall just short.
Apr 28, 2011 | 01:11 PM
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
Cruise-In II Veteran
Quote:
Originally Posted by
PKguitar
I just want you guys to know, I feel very strongly both ways on this issue.
Well put.
Apr 28, 2011 | 01:19 PM
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
PKguitar
I just want you guys to know, I feel very strongly both ways on this issue.
And I'm sure that you're unanimous on your opinion!
Apr 28, 2011 | 01:21 PM
Race Director
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Vette-kid
I say yes it is. The term Stingray or Sting Ray, did not refer to any special equipment package, or RPO; it was just a badge.
But '77s and up had no stinkin' badges.
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Apr 28, 2011 | 01:49 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: columbia city in
gm was trying to save money by not puting on the badges .they thought they would be able to stay out of bankruptcy with that savings.
Apr 29, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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From: Bryan OH
Badges? We dont need no stinkin badges.