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78 350
I just purchased a 78 t-top. Does anyone know if all the 350's came with 4 bolt mains?
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Re: 78 350 (plaidside)
Wow! That's a fine looking '78!
The answer is no. The L82's had 4-bolt mains, and the L48's had 2-bolts. (But sometimes the opposite occurred if there was a parts shortage at the factory...)
The answer is no. The L82's had 4-bolt mains, and the L48's had 2-bolts. (But sometimes the opposite occurred if there was a parts shortage at the factory...)
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Re: 78 350 (plaidside)
Hey Joe, Great looking "61. Glad to see you "stepped up" to a C3. :lol:
The L-82's came with a 4 bolt main, L-48's did not. If your fifth digit in the VIN is an L, you have L-48 (185 hp). Fifth digit a 4, you have an L-82 (220 hp).
Did you keep the '61 also?
The L-82's came with a 4 bolt main, L-48's did not. If your fifth digit in the VIN is an L, you have L-48 (185 hp). Fifth digit a 4, you have an L-82 (220 hp).
Did you keep the '61 also?
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Re: 78 350 (plaidside)
Thankyou for your quick responses. I don't think I will ever sell my 61. It is a blast to drive. It was my first Corvette and I had to wait till I was 50 to get it. 2 years ago. :D
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Re: 78 350 (plaidside)
I am assuming that you have been lurking around in the C1 section ( and with a Vette like yours, I would be too), but you will find that the C3 section is a blast and everybody over here are very helpful with advice.
So with that said, Welcome to our little corner of the Vette World and enjoy your new Ride. :seeya
So with that said, Welcome to our little corner of the Vette World and enjoy your new Ride. :seeya
