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Apr 13, 2012 | 08:39 AM

75_Stinger

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75 Rear Emblem Options

I was wondering if there were different options for the rear Corvette emblem on my 75.

I have this one:

I have seen other 75s with the spaced out "C O R V E T T E" style, why the difference?

Apr 13, 2012 | 08:46 AM

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I have no clue...but, your girl has a sweet looking tush..... love the yeller......

Apr 13, 2012 | 08:58 AM

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If memory serves, there were two different rear bumper covers for 75 and two different rear letter kits. One bumper cover had indentations for the letter kit.

Apr 13, 2012 | 09:04 AM

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The original 75 urethane cover had indents, but the GM replacement urethane cover, if your 75's was damaged, was of a 76 design and did not have indents. So most likely they also installed the 76 emblem at that time.

Apr 13, 2012 | 09:13 AM

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1975 had indents and individual letters, 1976 Early had no idents and a 6" emblem. 1976 Late has no idents and a 8' emblem. Your bumper is a replacement.

Apr 13, 2012 | 09:16 AM

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Is there a trim code for which one?

I think it may be an aftermarket cover, the car had a sub-par paint job done and the body lines don't match up at all, the corners are more rounded than actual body lines.

Apr 13, 2012 | 09:33 AM

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I have no clue...but, your girl has a sweet looking tush..... love the yeller......

Thanks....yeah she is a looker.

Apr 13, 2012 | 09:37 AM

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...Is there a trim code for which one?...

No. No trim code. Originals would have had a GM part number.

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Apr 13, 2012 | 09:42 AM

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My 75 has the wider, all cap, non-italicized style. But the previous owner put that on himself and an MGB luggage rack, so I wouldn't use mine as a guide.

Apr 13, 2012 | 09:45 AM

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Thanks for the input, I just looked at Wilcox, when it comes time to get the car re-painted, I think I am going to go with their indented Tru-Flex rear bumper.....I like the spaced out look better than the 6" emblem.

Apr 13, 2012 | 11:17 AM

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Apr 13, 2012 | 12:48 PM

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The spaced out letters is the only correct application for 1975.

Apr 14, 2012 | 09:38 PM

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I like the look of the spaced out letters vs. that of the later style. Reminds me of the 68-73 style letters.

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Apr 14, 2012 | 10:09 PM

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I was nervous for a few seconds. I ordered the true flex for my 75 and was about to cry if the letters werent indented and spaced. Thanks for the info, I will sleep better.