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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 04:55 PM
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I found this old Corvette sitting next to an abandoned looking house. From my little research, I think it's from 1968-82.
I know close to nothing about Corvettes (obviously) so I was wondering if someone could tell me the year of this car and any other information you could get from these pictures.
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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 05:15 PM
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Ryker...more interesting than you know.
1. It's got a 64-67 rear window grafted into a 78 or 79 Corvette.
2.The emblems on the nose and tail would tell you which one it is.
3. 78 has the 'starburst' 25th anniversary emblem, large and round.
4. 79 has crossed flags.
5. Looks to be a lo-po L-48
6. Tilt wheel
7. the stripes are bogus!

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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 05:21 PM
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You're gonna need the VIN to know for sure.

I'd guess it's a 1977 with a custom back window. Looks like it might have the (recalled) 77's silver horn button.

But once you are willing to customize fiberglass, everything is swappable.
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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 05:26 PM
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I like the 64 Impala in front of it.
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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 07:10 PM
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I like the 64 Impala in front of it.
Me too. It looks exactly like the one I drove in High School.
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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 08:45 PM
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Interesting looking project. Not for everyone, but to those that are into the mods it is a beaut! Any chance of getting it? Guessing you are in a warm area (No snow and ice) BE sure and check out the post on things to look for before you buy a Vet. (birdcage etc) More info and pics as you go along. Glad to have you with us!
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Thanks for the input! This must have been a cool project car back in the day.
Unfortunately, I don't think ill pursue this car because I'm a broke college student. I would consider trying to buy it if she was completely stock, but that rear window fabrication is kind of offputting to me. (although it is pretty cool)
nun the less it's a shame to see an old Corvette in this condition.

thank you all.
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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 02:17 AM
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I like the 64 Impala in front of it.
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I would ****** up that Impala before the Vette...

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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 07:37 AM
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The Impala has more value than that Vette.
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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 07:56 AM
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I agree on the impala. Why not tell us where it is so someone can save it? Looks like maybe an old Alabama plate on the vette.
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Originally Posted by 1860army
I would ****** up that Impala before the Vette...

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Yep, me too!
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Old Mar 12, 2022 | 08:10 AM
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64. Cheech's car in Up in Smoke.
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Originally Posted by 1860army
I would ****** up that Impala before the Vette...

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Me too
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Old Mar 16, 2022 | 08:20 AM
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I had a 64 Impala SS in high school too! My buds called it the 64 Monte Carlo lol.
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