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1972 LT-1 Question
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1972 LT-1 Question
Could a 72 with the rare A/C be bought with either an automatic or manual trans ?
My brother in law had a 72 with AC and auto and is now claiming it was an LT-1.
Is it possible with an auto to have the Lt-1 ?
Dave
My brother in law had a 72 with AC and auto and is now claiming it was an LT-1.
Is it possible with an auto to have the Lt-1 ?
Dave
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No. LT 1 cars only came with manual transmission. Only late 72 cars could have AC also.
72 was also the first year that the VIN number had the engine in it. Check the 5th digit in the VIN should be an L. If not no LT 1
72 was also the first year that the VIN number had the engine in it. Check the 5th digit in the VIN should be an L. If not no LT 1
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Originally Posted by Dave1998
Could a 72 with the rare A/C be bought with either an automatic or manual trans ?
My brother in law had a 72 with AC and auto and is now claiming it was an LT-1.
Is it possible with an auto to have the Lt-1 ?
Dave
My brother in law had a 72 with AC and auto and is now claiming it was an LT-1.
Is it possible with an auto to have the Lt-1 ?
Dave
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Originally Posted by Dave1998
Could a 72 with the rare A/C be bought with either an automatic or manual trans ?
My brother in law had a 72 with AC and auto and is now claiming it was an LT-1.
Is it possible with an auto to have the Lt-1 ?
Dave
My brother in law had a 72 with AC and auto and is now claiming it was an LT-1.
Is it possible with an auto to have the Lt-1 ?
Dave
Not sure why but it is true. They never even offered the L-46 350/350 (Vette exclusive) with an automatic.-Mark.
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Originally Posted by Dave1998
Could a 72 with the rare A/C be bought with either an automatic or manual trans ?
My brother in law had a 72 with AC and auto and is now claiming it was an LT-1.
Is it possible with an auto to have the Lt-1 ?
Dave
My brother in law had a 72 with AC and auto and is now claiming it was an LT-1.
Is it possible with an auto to have the Lt-1 ?
Dave
Your brother in law HAD a 1972 Corvette. How long ago did he own the car? Where did the car go? What paint and trim color? What body style?
He now thinks it is an LT-1 With A/C. The only transmisson offered with LT-1 was a M-20 wide ratio and a 3.55 rear axle combo for A/C.
Regards,
Drew Papsun
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Originally Posted by stingr69
CRAZY - You could get an automatic tranny in an early 70's LT-1 powered Camaro but not in a LT-1 powered Vette. Not sure why but it is true. They never even offered the L-46 350/350 (Vette exclusive) with an automatic.
-Mark.
Not sure why but it is true. They never even offered the L-46 350/350 (Vette exclusive) with an automatic.-Mark.
Steve
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Originally Posted by Drew Papsun
Hello Dave,
Your brother in law HAD a 1972 Corvette. How long ago did he own the car? Where did the car go? What paint and trim color? What body style?
He now thinks it is an LT-1 With A/C. The only transmisson offered with LT-1 was a M-20 wide ratio and a 3.55 rear axle combo for A/C.
Regards,
Drew Papsun
Your brother in law HAD a 1972 Corvette. How long ago did he own the car? Where did the car go? What paint and trim color? What body style?
He now thinks it is an LT-1 With A/C. The only transmisson offered with LT-1 was a M-20 wide ratio and a 3.55 rear axle combo for A/C.
Regards,
Drew Papsun
Monte Carlo and had no problems.
I will break the news to him in Wisconsin next time I see him. This guy needs to come back to earth !
Dave
