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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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You caught me on that one. And you are probably right. I thought it was the 327/300 Powerglide with 1,725. That is what I have.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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A couple of years ago we had fun in this Forum with this kind of post rather than NCRS-bashing. Do you know some C3 hidden secrets? Please post them! Others will learn from them and you may learn something new from responses! Hope you participate....

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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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What was different on the 82 FE7 suspension from all other years.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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TT,
Sorry I disagree with you on that one. It had nothing to do with the cat con. It was the virgin version of computer control.
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OK,
Looks good. Let's go with trivia. What's the difference between a C2 and an early C3 chrome bumper frame. Those who are considering frame-offs take heed.
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When did the Corvette floor pan change from fiberglass to steel. And why?
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Why is the 1977 Corvette unique?
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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When did the Corvette floor pan change from fiberglass to steel. And why?

In 76...I don't know the reason why, but maybe it's because the friggen fiberglass floor was so weak that the the whole thing flexed when you took a corner. JMO
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It was the 1981 California L-81 305 engine.
It was my understanding that the 1980 305 California engine was the first one with a computer. In 1981 the computer became standard equipment on all models.

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When did the Corvette floor pan change from fiberglass to steel. And why?
I'm guessing 1975 b/c of catallitic converter heat?
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Members speak of fat tires. What modifications were made at the GM factory to accomodate 255/60R15 tires?
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I'm guessing 1975 b/c of catallitic converter heat?

Probably right there....
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Looks good. Let's go with trivia. What's the difference between a C2 and an early C3 chrome bumper frame. Those who are considering frame-offs take heed.
front bumber mount. also paul what is the frame difference between 63-67.
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Members speak of fat tires. What modifications were made at the GM factory to accomodate 255/60R15 tires?
I think they physically cut out part of the fiberglass in the wheel well. Don't remember where or which part.
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My bad. You are correct. It was introduced nationally in 1981.
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In what year did A/C cease to be an option?
79 was the last year for the C60 option
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You have caught me on that one. It might relate to the 63-64 vrs 65-67 braking systems but I am not sure. But nice to see persons engaging in the trivia round!
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Yes, 1979 was the last year that A/C was an option.
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nope parking brake postion is dirffrent on 67
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Originally Posted by paul67
What major changes occurred in the 1975 model year? There are three at the minimum.
#1-HEI introduced.
#2-Catalytic converter introduced
#3-Re-designed, stronger bumpers.
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