Just bought a ‘76 T Top.
Jun 21, 2019 | 05:39 AM
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1st Gear
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Just bought a ‘76 T Top.
Paid $5,000
has a 350 with a 400 turbo trans. Holley four barrel carb.
wondering if there is a way to tell if it has a L82 or L48?
any common issues with this year?
Rust has gotten ahold of it. How do you make sure the rust hasn’t gotten bad enough that it’s beyond repair?
Last edited by Dustin Bingham; Jun 21, 2019 at 07:12 AM .
Jun 21, 2019 | 05:49 AM
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Jun 21, 2019 | 06:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Dustin Bingham
...wondering if there is a way to tell if it has a L82 or L48?...
Check the engine suffix code on the pad on the block at the front of the passenger's side head. If the car was ordered with the L-82, the fifth character of the VIN will be an X.
Congrats. Nice looking car.
Jun 21, 2019 | 02:05 PM
Instructor
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From: Sioux Falls SD
nice price and even nicer Vette love the color, my guess it's an L48
Jun 21, 2019 | 02:24 PM
Safety Car
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check your floor boards ,they are metal!
Jun 21, 2019 | 03:25 PM
Racer
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Why do you believe it might not be repairable? got some pictures?
Jun 21, 2019 | 09:29 PM
Just another Corvette guy
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Welcome to the forum Dustin.
Great looking car brother!
Like easy Mike says
5th digit in VIN, X=L-82
L=L-48
Last edited by Greg; Jun 21, 2019 at 09:33 PM .
Jun 21, 2019 | 09:34 PM
Racer
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Looks great! I like the later rear bumper cover, I'm doing the same mod to my 76. Good luck with it, I hope the rust isn't very bad.
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