Hi People,

would anybody know if headers were an option from dealers when purchased from new, on a 72 corvette 350, maybe supplied by chevy and fitted by dealers.

cheers, kenb

 

nope, that's not an option...however there was a few companies that modified Vettes in the aftermarket...ie Yenko was one

 

Cheers for that,

I have been told also that the manifolds for that year might be
hard to find, that's why headers were put on the vehicle in 72.

cheers kenb

 

Some dealers that were into racing would install about anything that you wanted on your new car. But, most of that stuff was not approved by GM, so you were on you own with the warranty issues.

No 'dealer installed' stuff is acceptable to NCRS....not even the right side mirror nor the luggage rack.

 

Hi KB,

Welcome to the CF!

Here's the complete list of available options for the 1972. Additionally a buyer could make a purchase of accessories for their 72 from their dealer.

RPO Description Price Production
19437 Base Coupe $5,533 20,496
19467 Base Convertible $5,296 6,508
N/A Custom Interior Trim $158 8,709
AV3 Three Point Seat Belts N/A 17,693
A31 Power Windows $85.35 9,495
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts (std. w/ coupe) $42.15 749
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.) $273.85 2,646
C08 Vinyl Covering for Aux. Hardtop $158 811
C50 Rear Window Defroster $42.15 2,211
C60 Air Conditioning $464.50 17,011
N/A Optional Rear Axle $12.65 1,986
J50 Power Brakes $47.40 18,770
K19 Air Injection Reactor N/A 3,912
LS5 454ci, 270hp Engine $294.90 3,913
LT1 350ci, 255hp Engine $483.45 1,741
M21 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio Transmission $0.00 1,638
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission $0.00 14,543
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column $84.30 12,992
N40 Power Steering $115.90 23,794
P02 Deluxe Wheel Cover $63.20 3,593
PT7 White Line Tires F70 x 15 $30.35 6,666
PU9 White Letter Tires F70 x 15 $43.65 16,623
T60 Heavy Duty Battery (std. w/ LS5) $15.80 2,969
U69 AM/FM Radio $178 19,480
U79 AM/FM Radio Stereo $283.35 7,189
YF5 California Emission Test $15.80 1,967
Z49 Canadian Base Equipment Package N/A 1,059*
ZR1 Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package $1,010.05 20

Oh, you should have no problem finding manifolds for your 350!



Regards,

WB

 

71v., Can I suggest, that rather then injecting YOUR opinions toward other CORVETTE organizations, why don't you let other make their own formed opinions. Personally, I'm sick of reading your stabs.
Oh, MW you're OK in my book!

(KB, excuse the interuption not meant to hijack)
Regards,


WB

 

Thanks Warbonet,

Just a bit of info for you guys and ladies if they are reading,
Im down here in aussie land and we imported a 72 warbonnet yellow
corvette. We have only had the car for 2 months and had to change a few minor things to met our road regulations.The reason for the questions is we will be leaving the car as original as possible because we love it just the way it is.

cheers for your replies kenb.

 

kb,
Got my attention. WB and original! Details.....engine, options, ,milage?
I'm interested in exactly what types of changes you had to make to meet the regulations?

We love pictures!

WB

 

War Bonnet...

That option list is what was available from the factory. The dealers had lots of other 'options' that were approved by GM for installation on Corvettes.

 

As in another thread it seems a wording difference between factory "Option" vs. dealer "Accessory" no? I searched quickly for the dealer accessory list but was unable to come up with it on line. Perhaps you can find it for the OP?

Headers were not available either way.

WB

 

No, not as a 'GM-approved' accessory/option. But, you could get them from some dealers.

 

Headers were never a factory option. You might have a pair reported to be dealer installed, buy they would not be original or GM.

 

Hi Warbonnet,

Down here in our state south aust, We have to change headlights, seatbelts, put a RH mirror on, make sure wipers/washers work and everything factory standard. Our car has headers on it and its aloud if documentation is supplied or factory parts are not available anymore. To our knowledge our car is basic 1972 350 wby corvette with e,windows blk interior, holley carb, air/cond. It came from simi valley CA. Picture supplied hope it works.

Cheers kenb.

 

Dr. Dobbins' books list dealer items and have pics with the exception of the child seats.

 

Stock manifolds, either originals or reproductions are very easy to come by as is the rest of the exhaust system.

 

Thanks guys,

A mate of mine has this book, I will grab it for a read.

cheers kenb

 

Like these?

Here's two pages of the 71 Chevrolet Accessories Booklet I don't have the one for 72, but we could assUme they would be pretty close to the same.

Take notice to the "carrier rear deck lid",$....



WB

 

ahhh...to be back in the day when you could talk to someone. Go over a long list of factory options, and a long list of dealer options, and get what you want on a car at the dealership.

Now it's just "here's what we got...do you want it, well, do you...lets sign some paperwork, com'on, lets go to my office....no we don't have red but orange is close to red...wow...you've got good credit, how bout this one...yea I know it's a truck and your looking for a sedan, but it's more expensive and I make a better commission on it, besides , you might want to haul something some day. Lets put something down on it, I can't hold it if you don't, whatdaya say, let me get the manager

 

And you shouldn't forget the Corvette "towing package".

 

Didn't ya know, it's for hauling a** ;-)