C3 CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!!
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From: Lake Norman NC
Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (BB73Chris)
No one can tell the difference between a 75, 76 and 77 tho :jester
While we're on that thought, how do you tell the difference between a 70, 71 and 72?... I'm ignorant...
While we're on that thought, how do you tell the difference between a 70, 71 and 72?... I'm ignorant...
Burning Brakes
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From: Lewiston, Maine
Re: C3 CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!!
I said 1969. Big surprise huh? I like the '69 because of everything it has going for it.
350 small block / 427 big block
t-tops w/ removable rear window (like a convertible w/o the insurance costs)
chrome bumpers
stingray script
"shark" gills
smaller steering wheel than '68
Just read your local Corvette Black Book :chevy :cheers:
350 small block / 427 big block
t-tops w/ removable rear window (like a convertible w/o the insurance costs)
chrome bumpers
stingray script
"shark" gills
smaller steering wheel than '68
Just read your local Corvette Black Book :chevy :cheers:
Race Director
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (l2vette)
Nothing like owning the first C3 model year produced, and on top of that, a BB vert...damn...life sure is good..... :D :cheers: :thumbs:
Melting Slicks
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From: Colorado
Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (GDaina)
I agree. I also really like the clean looks of the small block '68 too though. If only it had the grunt of a big block.
I like the '68 because of all the unique features it has. It also is the only C3 with 4 real tail lights.
I like the '68 because of all the unique features it has. It also is the only C3 with 4 real tail lights.
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (l2vette)
How can it be ANY year BUT 1969???? When you make something as spectacular as the ZL-1...everything else pales in comparison :D
Dep...merrily yanking and tearing apart his '72 to turn it into a ZL-1 clone :)
Dep...merrily yanking and tearing apart his '72 to turn it into a ZL-1 clone :)
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Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (l2vette)
Love my 69. If I could change anything on it I would flare the fender bottoms ala 70-72. Otherwise I think its the sexiest body style of all.
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Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (Guru_4_hire)
73 is still the only 1 of a kind year
There are differences (some major others minor) in all model years, but you have to admit that from a distance the 73 is the only C3 that will not be confused with any other year. In that way its very similar to the 58.
I would make it my second choice (all chrome bumber cars being my first, with the 69 first among equals).
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Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (BB73Chris)
While we're on that thought, how do you tell the difference between a 70, 71 and 72?... I'm ignorant...
72 did not have the fiber optic monitoring system. Also (I think) the HP/ TQ ratings were not listed on the center consol plate, oly displacement and compression ration.
Life's Short. Drive Hard.
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Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (6t9l4t6)
Nobody has mentioned that 69 was the ONLY year that FACTORY sidepipes were offered on the C3! Everyone elses are either dealer installed or do-it-yourself with used or parts-counter pieces. Although 68 and 69 had the vertical shark gills, only 69 had the stainless inserts in them.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (6t9l4t6)
"72 did not have the fiber optic monitoring system. "
YAY!!! :)
"Also (I think) the HP/ TQ ratings were not listed on the center consol plate, only displacement and compression ration."
Torque WAS listed, just no horsepower.
Dep
YAY!!! :)
"Also (I think) the HP/ TQ ratings were not listed on the center consol plate, only displacement and compression ration."
Torque WAS listed, just no horsepower.
Dep
Melting Slicks
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From: CA
Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (l2vette)
Everyone knows the best year is the '71. Why? That was the year they started using better glue.
I'm a proud owner of an early production "glue" car. :lol:
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I'm a proud owner of an early production "glue" car. :lol:
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From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
Re: C# CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!! (Guru_4_hire)
73 still has chrome in the rear but a longer nose. definitly a significant year!!
'53 FIRST
'63 SPLIT WINDOW
'73 BUMPERS
'83 NON-EXISTANT
'93 they all look alike
'03 they all look alike
'53 FIRST
'63 SPLIT WINDOW
'73 BUMPERS
'83 NON-EXISTANT
'93 they all look alike
'03 they all look alike