Is there any reason???
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Is there any reason???
That a 1978 SAE car would only have crossed flags on the front hood emblem instead of the 25th Anniversary round with the flags? I mean other than the owner changing because he likes it better or a wreck. Although a wreck repair seems unlikely as the flags seem to cost more than the round.
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To start with, you're comparing the costs of the emblems at today's prices. The 77/79 crossed flags nose emblem, listed for $23 in 2000, while the 78 25th anniversary nose emblem was around $69.
I'd say the chances are pretty good that the car was previously in an accident, and was repaired by someone using either 77 or 79 nose. It wouldn't be the first Corvette to have parts from another year end up on it, as a result of using used parts to repair it.
I'd say the chances are pretty good that the car was previously in an accident, and was repaired by someone using either 77 or 79 nose. It wouldn't be the first Corvette to have parts from another year end up on it, as a result of using used parts to repair it.
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All 78's, Silver Anniversary's, Pace Car's and "regular" 78's, came with the round 25th anniversary nose and gas door emblems.
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To start with, you're comparing the costs of the emblems at today's prices. The 77/79 crossed flags nose emblem, listed for $23 in 2000, while the 78 25th anniversary nose emblem was around $69.
I'd say the chances are pretty good that the car was previously in an accident, and was repaired by someone using either 77 or 79 nose. It wouldn't be the first Corvette to have parts from another year end up on it, as a result of using used parts to repair it.
I'd say the chances are pretty good that the car was previously in an accident, and was repaired by someone using either 77 or 79 nose. It wouldn't be the first Corvette to have parts from another year end up on it, as a result of using used parts to repair it.
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Yep ordered a set last night. 178 for the pair and I figure I can sell the rear and the Flags and get half my money back. NOS in the original boxes.
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