LT-1 Owners Thread
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My daughters college car, a rough ol 72 LT-1.
Drag racing me at Indy Raceway Park.
Fixing it.
Restoring it.
Drag racing me at Indy Raceway Park.
Fixing it.
Restoring it.
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Waooo, Hi guys, I'm searching for a LT-1 (70 or 71) and just discovered your thread. You have all wonderful cars. If one of you has a some advice that would help me to find one in good condition at a fair price, just let me know !
All my best, and thank you for these wonderful pictures.
Michaël
All my best, and thank you for these wonderful pictures.
Michaël
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#49
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Hi Gary,
Just because it gets a little bit less collectible in 1972 due to power and compression loss. otherwise, I would answer why not !?
Depends on the price and also condition, clear history, true100% LT-1....
To be honnest, I'm even now thinking about an L46 from 1970 in very good condition.
Just because it gets a little bit less collectible in 1972 due to power and compression loss. otherwise, I would answer why not !?
Depends on the price and also condition, clear history, true100% LT-1....
To be honnest, I'm even now thinking about an L46 from 1970 in very good condition.
#50
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Micha
I believe the 72' LT1 has the exact same engine as the 71' just rated differently. Also, the 72' has the LT1 designation in the vin, making it that much less likely to be faked. If cost was not an issue I would stick with the 70', but I believe all the LT1's are becoming more collectible everyday.
I saw your L46 post. Very good choice also, but I would not limit to just 70', 69' had the L46 also.
Search the FS archives here there was a top flight white 70 L46 for sale in Texas. Pretty original car.
joe
I believe the 72' LT1 has the exact same engine as the 71' just rated differently. Also, the 72' has the LT1 designation in the vin, making it that much less likely to be faked. If cost was not an issue I would stick with the 70', but I believe all the LT1's are becoming more collectible everyday.
I saw your L46 post. Very good choice also, but I would not limit to just 70', 69' had the L46 also.
Search the FS archives here there was a top flight white 70 L46 for sale in Texas. Pretty original car.
joe
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Micha
I believe the 72' LT1 has the exact same engine as the 71' just rated differently. Also, the 72' has the LT1 designation in the vin, making it that much less likely to be faked. If cost was not an issue I would stick with the 70', but I believe all the LT1's are becoming more collectible everyday.
I saw your L46 post. Very good choice also, but I would not limit to just 70', 69' had the L46 also.
Search the FS archives here there was a top flight white 70 L46 for sale in Texas. Pretty original car.
joe
I believe the 72' LT1 has the exact same engine as the 71' just rated differently. Also, the 72' has the LT1 designation in the vin, making it that much less likely to be faked. If cost was not an issue I would stick with the 70', but I believe all the LT1's are becoming more collectible everyday.
I saw your L46 post. Very good choice also, but I would not limit to just 70', 69' had the L46 also.
Search the FS archives here there was a top flight white 70 L46 for sale in Texas. Pretty original car.
joe
Thank you for your words. It's appreciated for a newbie like the one I'm. I know the rules to measure power have changed with SAE. So your thought makes sense indeed. As I said, honestly, today I just want a car I can trust in its proper restoration, history and authenticity, could be BB LT-1 or even L46 from the moment it's in excellent condition. I will not join races with my car, and will probably more admire it and clean it, than I will run it ! So after all, all theses technical features, 1970 or 70 or 72...
I'll dig the forum, thks Joe.
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Yea, 72 is same as 71. There is actually a page in my 72 AIM that lists both net and gross hp. It says 255 net, and 335 gross.
Plus you can look for a/c LT-1s if you include 72s.
Plus you can look for a/c LT-1s if you include 72s.
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bump up for it's Birthday!!
L13 on the trim tag, tomorrow is my car's 46 Birthday, hoping that just because its Friday the thirteenth,nothing bad will happen!!
Probably will take the ol' gal out for a spin to celebrate!!
Probably will take the ol' gal out for a spin to celebrate!!
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71 Green 454 (08-26-2019)
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Been working on our Nov 70 Built 71 Lt-1. After we dissembled the vette, the painter had the car for over a year but we have it back painted Brands Hatch Green
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Progress!
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With the roof interior panel removed, found this number written. Not part of the VIN
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Were the pictures taken at the Candlewood Valley Corvette Club car show in Danbury, CT.?