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Oct 12, 2001 | 01:42 PM

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ykp53

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Re: is it a stingray ? (63Banshee)

okay heres a question i have a 77 with the stingray badge on the side. could it have been a early model 77 and still get the badge or did someone else put it on? is there any way to tell?

Oct 12, 2001 | 01:58 PM

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HawkIVette

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Re: is it a stingray ? (ykp53)

Some 77's did have "Stingray" emblem onn the fenders. Later 77's got the crossed flags. Not sure why, but did come from the factory that way.

Oct 12, 2001 | 07:54 PM

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Torcher

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Re: is it a stingray ? (Easy Mike)

If there is no other badging... what is that L-82 emblem on the side???? Hmmmmm??? :rolleyes: :confused:

Oct 12, 2001 | 09:05 PM

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Re: (45ACP)

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It is a sad fact that all Corvette production ceased after the '76 model year. :lol:

I thought it ceased after '67

Oct 12, 2001 | 09:35 PM

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Re: is it a stingray ? (Rich's75)

I don't think I have read anywhere that '77s ever had Stingray badges. I have read three different styles of "badging" for the '77 (listed in order from early to late model):

1. No badges at all
2. Cross-flag badges with the alarm key on the driver's side.
3. Cross-flag badges only (alarm moved to the driver's door w/lock).

Having said that, I believe there are quite a few things that, unfortunately, are NOT documented in Corvette history (For example, I have never read anything about '77s having an Orange block, but in last month's Corvette Fever, it's stated that someone involved in production remembers early '77s coming off the line with Orange blocks).

Now, I haven't heard too much about when/why/what engine designation badges were placed on the hood. I'm pretty sure my car had L48 badges at one point because I can see a ripple in the rear part of the hood bump where holes may have been patched.

I guess we just need to remember the old saying: "Badges? We don't need no stinking badges!"

Oct 12, 2001 | 10:04 PM

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HawkIVette

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Re: is it a stingray ? (jerryp58)

I stand corrected. I re-read the NCRS Judging Manual and it says " Stingray was NOT used in 1977."

Getting old, you know. Reading comprehension just not what it used to be. :crazy:

Oct 13, 2001 | 12:18 AM

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ykp53

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Re: is it a stingray ? (Rich's75)

doesn't suprise me. i dont think there is anything original on this car, it started as a silver car, with 350. now its black with a 454. oh well all's I have to say is wheeeeee..... :D :lol: :D

Oct 13, 2001 | 01:43 AM

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Re: is it a stingray ? (ykp53)

Well now that after 76 there was no badges at all, then I don't own a CROSSFIREINJECTION.

And I did check with the insurance, they said "sorry no change in cost, by the way you still owe us a leg".

At least it's still a Corvette...

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