1970 vs 1972
Burning Brakes
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I am an owner of a '70 BB Convertible so I am biased that way. I was told of an app I have added to my phone recently called Corvette DNA. While I am sure it is not perfect it is fun to toy with and gives you some close numbers based on year/mileage/condition/options and engine. OP you may grab that app and take a look.
Melting Slicks
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I know that this is a small point to most people, but I loved the fiber optic system on my 68 coupe so much, that I added the extra two 68 tail light monitors to my car.
GM cheapened the 72's by eliminating this way cool feature. Lou.
GM cheapened the 72's by eliminating this way cool feature. Lou.
Burning Brakes
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I wanted to buy a BB when I got my 68, but in hindsight I'm glad I didn't (for the time being). I have a 350 in mine and it guzzled fuel, I cant imagine how much of a gas guzzler a BB would be.
Burning Brakes
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12 MPG equates to about 23 litres per 100km, so 4.35km per litre (im Canadian). That's about the same average my 5.6 litre Nissan titan with 35" tires gets. I didn't get an accurate measurement of how much fuel my car burns since I only drove it for about a week on day permits.
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Melting Slicks
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Joewill could you elaborate your statement? "I have found that many 70 big blocks are either misdescribed or silent in their presentation on important value factors."
Thanks Ike
Thanks Ike
Last edited by general ike; Jan 3, 2019 at 10:09 PM.
Drifting
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My '72 bb got horrific fuel mileage....around 10. But it was used very sparingly, so no big deal.
Drifting
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From: Bedford New York
I suspect he means that like most higher end Vettes, many of these have been faked with restamped numbers, or are NOM's, incorrect colors or interiors, have replacement front clips, etc and sellers aren't always transparent about it.
Racer
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Although it depends on what your goals are. For me, a deal is always sweeter if I feel I'm getting a "good deal."