i think the 80-82 does not have stingray tags
are they conciderd(-spelling?) stingrays ?
it just crossed my mind :)

 

Some people think they are. I think all C3's are, but the badging ended in '76.

I think you just opened a can of worms :boxing
:lol:

Lots of people will reply to this.

Daniel

 

If you leave it lower case (stingray), I would say yes. That is:
1968-1982 = stingray, shark, C3, etc.

Some don't, but I like to stick with the technicality of:
1963-1967 = Sting Ray
1969-1976 = Stingray

 

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

 

+As was already said.... The Stingray dates back to 1963 but the Stingray badges infamous to the Corvette started in 1969 and were dropped in 1977 and GM only used the name Corvette...engine designations were the L48 or L82 and this is how some refer to their models.. not as Stingrays. I have a 1975 Convert. and a 1980 coupe... which I consider both to be Stingrays as there was not much difference in body styles other than nose, tail and interior. Some of the earlier "Stingray's" also had the L48 and L82 options as well... so it is kind of.... you be the judge. 1974 was the last year for the big block and the last year for the Vette to be produced without a catalytic converter. 1975 and later years were L48 and L82 models(Stingrays thru 1976) with the year 1980 adding a 305 small block to meet California emissions standards. 1981 was re-named the L81 350. 1982 was re-named the L83. All the generation 3 Vettes carry the same basic body style... so it is kind of a personal decision. I have seen some reference here in the forum of L46, I don't know what this refers to??? Maybe the 305 model? Hope this helps ... I may have missed something... I'm sure others will chime in as well. :smash: :cool: :seeya

 

I get this question all the time on my 71. I guess technically all Corvettes from 1963 to 1982 are Sting Rays or Stingrays but people that aren't Corvette owners or enthusiasts always ask this question like it was an option or somehow Stingrays are different from "other" Corvettes of the same model year. Personally the only "true" Stringrays are the ones with the emblem on the fender but don't flame me please this is just my opinion. You know what people say about opinions..........they are like A@#holes....everyone's got one. :lol: :lol:
John

 

and they all stink(to add to john's opinion remark) :lol:

I also get the question as if "stingray" was some sort of option. Most don't understand that ALL corvettes '63-'76 where badged Stingray(68-76) or Sting Ray(63-67). I have a '77, so when people ask me, I just say "nope". Then they ask me why not...like I didn't order the option or something. I tell them they stoped in '76 but the body didn't change until '78, and that was only the change in the rear window, however the shifter console changed, as well as a few other very minor parts not visible to the eye(between '76 and '77). Usually by this time I've confused them enough that I could sell them a raw steak for $40... :lol: If they are still following me, then I go into the difference between the motor options, and the LT-1's and L-48 and L-84, plus the big bocks, and the 305 for california, plus the throttle bodie fuel injection, not to mention the mess with the catalytic converter and how some cars have heat without AC, and how some tachs are cable driven some arn't, plus when computers came to be, and if Im desperate I go into aluminum wheels VS rallys.
:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
Basically I confuse them so they never ask a question again. If they do understand all I tell them, then they will no long ask someone of their car is a "stingray", instead they will ask the year and be able to determine things like stingray or not....Its all a mind game.

Daniel



[Modified by daniel77350, 3:46 AM 10/12/2001]


[Modified by daniel77350, 3:48 AM 10/12/2001]

 

That's what I thought too, until I saw a framed original GM ad for the "New 68 Stingray". So if GM calls it a Stingray, emblem or not, that's good enough for me.

 

Those marketing types...they'll get you every time !! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

Here's my A@#hole...er, I mean opinion. All C3's are stingray's. I believe Stingray refers to the body style, and most people (non-Corvette enthesists) think that too. Therefore, my opinion counts the most. Na na na na na! So there.

(In other words, the 80-82 is a Stingray)

 

I call mine a stingray because people immediately associate that with a body style.

It's too hard to explain to someone that it looks like a stingray, but it really isn't... :yesnod:

 

If it don't say Stingray, then it isn't. Corvettes are all Corvettes and always will be. It was GM themselves who caused the dispute, but that's the way it is!

 

Ok which one of you ******** wants to come over here and tell my "WIFEY" that she didn't buy a Stingray,
I don't even want to be in the same room when you do it.

So now I guess that I am the proud owner of a CROSSFIREINJECTION.
That's what it say's on the fender.
I wonder if the insurance rate will be cheaper now that we have this figured out...
:p: :p: :p:

 

Some call them "Cokebottles" :crazy:

 

No. My '80 L-82 is not a Stingray. Neither is my '68. Both are Corvettes.
:)

 

C2's are Sting Rays
C3's are Stingrays
C4's are NEITHER

 

IMHO, mid years are Sting Rays
C3s are Mako Sharks

 

For the record:

the '53 through '62 cars were Corvettes and had no other badging.

the '63 through '67 cars were Corvette Sting Rays -- with the "Sting Ray" being spelled as two words.

the 1968 models are Corvettes and have no other badging.

the '69 through '76 models are Corvette Stingrays -- with 'Stingray" written as one word.

After '76, they revert to Corvette with no other badging.

Sharks are not Sting Rays, and some are not Stingrays. All are Corvettes.

:)
:flag

 

In 63, the new body & chassis was called a Sting Ray. When the body was redone in 68 at first called Sting Ray & then used Stingray. Emblems are for identification & some can not identify w/o the emblem. Seems some place far more importance on emblems than the factory ever did, the factory wanted to change the new car so that it could be identified as new at the time.
Chassis essentially same from 63-77, body essentially same 68-77 & interior essentially same from 68-77. Unmarked in 68 & 77.
There can be no question that 68-77 are Stingrays.
Can be debated on 78-82.

For the Record:
63-67
68-77

 

No “Stingray” badges on mine, never were, and I like it that way… besides, “Banshee” badges would be more fitting.