what does 3rd gen mean?
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3rd gen = Lots of squeaks and rattles. Poor ride quality. Bad body panel alignment and paint quality. Leaky T-tops. Rusty body to frame mounts. Weak kneed engines from 73 to 82.... and the list goes on. 
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They started out good, but ended up horrible. 
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If this is the case, it refers to the LS series of motors, as in the C5 and C6 engines. Gen-I was all small-blocks up to 1992, then Gen-II is the LT1/4 from 92-96 (on Vettes at least, I know the Trans Am had an LT1 in '97).
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what does 3rd gen mean?
My grandfather was born in the US to European immigrants.
My father was born in the US.
I'm a third generation American. (Or does that make me Irish/German-American?)
My father was born in the US.
I'm a third generation American. (Or does that make me Irish/German-American?)
