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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 02:05 AM
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Could anyone tell me the size of the cargo box's on a C3 1972 corvette please .
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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What are you calling a cargo box?
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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the storage compartment tray?

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1979early.html
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there really isn't a "cargo box" on a C3 other than the rear "shelf" area if it is a 78 or later, or the space behind the seats and under the rear deck on pre 78 models. either way, it isn't alot (of course much more on the 78-82 due to the "dome" created by the glass hatchback style). the only storage otherwise is a small box centered on the shelf as part of the storage tray area. the jack, etc fits in the passenger side "box" with a lift out tray about 3 inches deep and about 8"x10". the center compartment is a bit larger and is just storage. it is about 6" deep and the same approx 8"x10". the "box" behind the driver's seat houses the battery and has no additional space for use. the shelf on pre 78 C3 models is approx 8"to 10" high, runs the width of the car and is approx 2.5' or so deep. on a 78-82 the area is approx the same with the difference being the height which is limited only by the roof line at the halo section and my best guess would be that it is approx 3' high shelf to roof top. of course that slopes downward to approx 8" at the rear of the interior.

i hope that is the information you are looking for. it is all my best estimates. the exact dimensions can probably be found by examining the AIM for the particular year you are talking about.

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Thanks for your help people
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Thanks for your help people
I'm not convinced we helped you.

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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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yes u did i was just after the size of the boxes behind the seats to see what i could fit in there
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