Correct Emblems
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Correct Emblems
Hello, I have a 1976 Corvette. On both fenders there are crossed flags and on the nose is the same emblem. I have read that this is incorrect and it should say Stingray on fenders and red round emblem should be on the nose, that emblem appears on my fuel cap. I was told recently by an enthusiast that in 76' some Corvettes came this way, so now I'm stuck. Can someone please share some insight on this?
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When was your 76 built? If it was a very late 76 and received 77 emblems, that would explain the incorrect emblems, though I'm not sure if that is something that would have actually happened or not.
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77's had the cross flag emblems on the nose and fender sides, 76's had the round red starburst nose emblem and the "Stingray" fender scripts. NO 76's came with 77 flag emblems.
I'd guess that the flags were either installed by a previous owner, or the car was in an accident and had a used 77 nose installed on it (76 and 77 noses are otherwise identical).
I'd guess that the flags were either installed by a previous owner, or the car was in an accident and had a used 77 nose installed on it (76 and 77 noses are otherwise identical).
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77's had the cross flag emblems on the nose and fender sides, 76's had the round red starburst nose emblem and the "Stingray" fender scripts. NO 76's came with 77 flag emblems.
I'd guess that the flags were either installed by a previous owner, or the car was in an accident and had a used 77 nose installed on it (76 and 77 noses are otherwise identical).
I'd guess that the flags were either installed by a previous owner, or the car was in an accident and had a used 77 nose installed on it (76 and 77 noses are otherwise identical).
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The fuel cap has the red starburst emblem, was that also on the 77s? Just curious. I'm going to put the red starburst on the nose and stingray on the fenders not only because it's correct, but it's way cooler! I just wanted to hear what was correct and incorrect. Thanks gbvette62
