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Sorry to sound like such a rookie. I am not very familiar with the C3's. I am about ready to put this on the market, and it has the L88 on the hood. It is a 1979. I know enough about this generation to believe that this is more than likely not an L88. I don't have the car with me at this point. It is in storage. So I can't provide any other pics, sorry. Any help pointing me in a direction would be greatful! Thanks
If someone can take a picture for you, get them to shoot the engine stamp just ahead of the passenger-side head, under the AC compressor.
If original, the last few digits of your VIN will be stamped there, along with a three-letter engine suffix that states what engine it is, and what transmission came with it. http://corvettec3.ca/engines.htm
It's hard to see from that image, but a single snorkel air cleaner is stock for an L48, dual snorkel for an L82, in 1979.
That's looks like a long hood; all OE L88 hoods are short. No '79 came OE w/ a Big Block or L88 (one of many Big Block Chevy motors).
Aftermarket Badges, Emblems & Hoods abound; make em look like whatever ya want.
As said, get the numbers of the motor's ID pad at passenger side, just forward of head.
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