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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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I bought this 75 stingray to resell. Not knowing much about 'vettes I assumed it was o.k. 1 responder to my ad claims that is a 78 or newer because of the rear window. Any ideas? I wish it had the vertical glass but figured this was a coupe or something. It looks like a hatchback.
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The '75 rear window will look similar to my '69's.




In '78 the style changed to the big back window.

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...Any ideas?...
Post pics of the rear window of your car and the VIN.

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I bought this 75 stingray to resell. Not knowing much about 'vettes I assumed it was o.k. 1 responder to my ad claims that is a 78 or newer because of the rear window. Any ideas? I wish it had the vertical glass but figured this was a coupe or something. It looks like a hatchback.
Your hood and gas tank cover what does it have on it. what does it look like.You sure dont have a 75. What year does the Title say have you checked the vin # to the # on the title??? something does not sound quite right!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Title says 75. has the big window like a 78. Transferred title with no problem but I haven't actually looked at the vin. Think I'm in trouble! Be back in a bit with the cars vin and title vin
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Vin matches title, thank god! Door says 07/75, emissions sticker says 75, and it has the old style a/c pump. The vin # is 1z37j5s435554
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Vin matches title, thank god! Door says 07/75, emissions sticker says 75, and it has the old style a/c pump. The vin # is 1z37j5s435554

Then someone probably swapped out the rear fiberglass and window.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Isn't that the entire back half of the car?
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Originally Posted by Bigfoot455
Isn't that the entire back half of the car?
Yep... I have seen quite a few like that.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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I prefer the original! how difficult would it be to change it back? Or in this case would it be worth it? I don't want to spend 4k to end up with a car worth 4k!
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Thanks for all the help folks!!!!!! I'm glad to find out it's not stolen at least!!!!!
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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I prefer the original! how difficult would it be to change it back? Or in this case would it be worth it? I don't want to spend 4k to end up with a car worth 4k!



Since you bought the car to resell... I suggest just selling it like it is. Someone will buy it. If you dump money into it, you probably are not going to get anything back. Good luck.
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It's a pretty cool 73. 75, 79
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Sell as is. Too much work to restore to stock. From the one picture I can see:

- 78 up rear glass
- 69-73 rear end
- Strange bumper that is unlike any Corvette
- '76-79 Corvette lettering
- Missing side vents in front fenders.
- L-88 hood (looks like it from this angle)
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Originally Posted by SteveG75
Sell as is. Too much work to restore to stock. From the one picture I can see:

- 78 up rear glass
- 69-73 rear end
- Strange bumper that is unlike any Corvette
- '76-79 Corvette lettering
- Missing side vents in front fenders.
- L-88 hood (looks like it from this angle)
Actually... that is a picture of a '72 that I posted to show that it is a pretty common custom.
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