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Sep 4, 2024 | 09:29 AM

DougVanHouten

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Finally a Corvette owner

After decades of wanting one, I recently purchased a 1973 coupe. It's in fairly good condition, but could use a little TLC. I wish I could find a build sheet so I would know what actually came on the car. It's a 4 speed, but I don't know which 4 speed. Not sure of the rearend ratio either. Any guidance anyone can give will be greatly appreciated.

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Sep 4, 2024 | 11:37 AM

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Sep 4, 2024 | 12:59 PM

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Welcome, and moving this thread to C3 General to see if other C3 owners can help you out.

Sep 4, 2024 | 02:17 PM

c3_dk

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Hi,

Welcome to the forum :- )
It looks nice a nice ride, enjoy it :- ))

Thanks,
John

Sep 4, 2024 | 04:28 PM

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The build sheet is normally on top the gas tank. Unfortunately, you have to drop the tank to see if it's there. I have heard of other areas that people have found a sheet, but the tank is the most popular spot if it's still there. That is where I found mine on my 82. GL and happy motoring.

Sep 4, 2024 | 05:29 PM

210ken

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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the 73 4sp coupe. Is that a L82 emblem on the hood or is it a big block? If so I think the M21 close ratio was standard with L82. The gear ratio is likely 3.36:1. The rest of any options are visible at a glance like PS, PB, PW, radio, leather seats and deluxe interior pkg (plush carpet and wood grain trim on the doors and console) etc. How about some under hood pics?

Last edited by 210ken; Sep 5, 2024 at 11:14 AM. Reason: Gear ratio edit