Looking for a Stingray
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From: Schaumburg IL
Looking for a Stingray
Hey guys, I'm in college right now, but when I graduate I'd like to restore a Stingray Vette and just kinda have it as a cruising type car. I was wondering which years were the best as far as which engine came stock and all that stuff. I'll probably mod it a little and race it, but mostly its just going to be a cruising car. Also I'd like the targa top or convertable. So if you guys could let me know which years I should look at that would have all the stuff I listed and be good, lemme know. Thanks :D
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Re: Looking for a Stingray (StockV6Cam)
Oh and also, I'd like the ones w/ the flip up headlights. I don't like the 80 (saw one in someone else's sig) one where the headlights are just built in. Kinda destroys the lines of the car imo.
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Re: Looking for a Stingray (StockV6Cam)
they all have flip up lights. What you saw is a custom modification. All vettes are great for cruisin, it depends what your preferences are. If your lookin for HP rating etc. this is a pretty good site http://www.neptune.k12.nj.us/nhs/his...te/index.html.
Let me know when you find your vette, and if u ever need a hand on it (live nearby). :cheers:
Let me know when you find your vette, and if u ever need a hand on it (live nearby). :cheers:
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Re: Looking for a Stingray (StockV6Cam)
Unless customized, all 68-82 vettes have the flip-up headlights. If you want my opinion, the '69 is the best of the C3 vettes for many reasons. This was the year of eight engine options, five transmission options etc. The 68-82 coupes all had T-tops. Chevrolet quit building the convertible on this generation after 1975. The early cars (68-69) could be ordered with 427's. The 70-74 cars could be ordered with 454's. The 69-80 cars had various high performance 350s as options (L46, L82). In 70-72, Chevrolet offered a special high performance 350 called the LT-1.
In '73 they replaced the chrome front bumper with a rubber nose. In '74, the rear bumper was made rubber. In '78, the Corvette received a new large rear window- (fastback). The later cars (75-82) are filled with comfort and convenience options but were down a bit on power. The '82 was fuel injected.
As you can see this generation has a lot of variables you need to consider when buying one. I just gave you a very brief summary. If you have more specific questions, please ask. I would suggest getting a copy of the Corvette Black Book. It will answer most of your questions. You can get it at most book stores and costs around $12.00.
In '73 they replaced the chrome front bumper with a rubber nose. In '74, the rear bumper was made rubber. In '78, the Corvette received a new large rear window- (fastback). The later cars (75-82) are filled with comfort and convenience options but were down a bit on power. The '82 was fuel injected.
As you can see this generation has a lot of variables you need to consider when buying one. I just gave you a very brief summary. If you have more specific questions, please ask. I would suggest getting a copy of the Corvette Black Book. It will answer most of your questions. You can get it at most book stores and costs around $12.00.
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Re: Looking for a Stingray (KingRat)
Wow, thanks for the info guys. From the pictures I'd say that I'd probably like a '75-'80. Which automatic tranny is the best? Or do they all have the same one? I have another thread open asking if it's possible to stuff a LS6 in a stingray. I'd like to have the car fuel injected, but I've heard bad stuff about the crossfire injection Vette's. I'll probably stuff an LT4 (maybe LT5!! :D) in if I can't put a LS6 in one. Keep the info coming guys, thanks! :seeya
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Re: Looking for a Stingray (StockV6Cam)
I would recommend a Vert for sure for Re-Sale value and since u like the 75-82 u may wanna consider the 75 vert as an option...Alwo they were the lowest production run of the Covertible Stingrays and last vert stingray and can be easily modded. :smash:
