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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 03:35 AM
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Sorry for the unusual question.I have a few books on these C3 Corvettes but I can't find the dimensions.
Can anyone please tell me the following:
Length:
Width:
Height
Make it for a 78 Corvette.

Thanks in advance.

Chris.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:40 AM
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Try this site
http://www.100megsfree4.com/corvette/
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Originally Posted by Denv12
Sorry for the unusual question.I have a few books on these C3 Corvettes but I can't find the dimensions.
Can anyone please tell me the following:
Length:
Width:
Height
Make it for a 78 Corvette.

Thanks in advance.

Chris.
According to a source-book I have:
Length: 185.2"
Width: 69.0"
Height: 48.0"
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Glensgages
According to a source-book I have:
Length: 185.2"
Width: 69.0"
Height: 48.0"
Just like to add a few to your figures
wheelbase 98"
track 58.7"front/59.5"rear
curb weight 3,572lbs.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Default C3 dimensions.

Thank you to all of you who replied to this topic.

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