Different Stingray emblem
Drifting
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From: Rehoboth Beach Delaware
Originally Posted by cmb13
I believe that when the Stingray name was used, all Vettes were Stingrays. I think there were no other upgrades. Correct me if I'm wrong.
The 63-67 C2 and the 68-72 C3 were basically sold "ala carte".
In any given year you could choose 3-4 motors, 2-3 transmissions, a few suspensions, and some esoteric stuff like hood scoops, side exhausts, heater delete and true knock off wheels. GM didn't bundle stuff in option groups like they do now. For instance, the hood scoop came with the big block, but you could order it with a small block, and a few were ordered that way
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by RBYCC
Depends what you mean as "upgrade"
The 63-67 C2 and the 68-72 C3 were basically sold "ala carte".
In any given year you could choose 3-4 motors, 2-3 transmissions, a few suspensions, and some esoteric stuff like hood scoops, side exhausts, heater delete and true knock off wheels. GM didn't bundle stuff in option groups like they do now. For instance, the hood scoop came with the big block, but you could order it with a small block, and a few were ordered that way
The 63-67 C2 and the 68-72 C3 were basically sold "ala carte".
In any given year you could choose 3-4 motors, 2-3 transmissions, a few suspensions, and some esoteric stuff like hood scoops, side exhausts, heater delete and true knock off wheels. GM didn't bundle stuff in option groups like they do now. For instance, the hood scoop came with the big block, but you could order it with a small block, and a few were ordered that way
Drifting
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From: Rehoboth Beach Delaware
Originally Posted by cmb13
Of course, there were lots of options, including engines and tranny's, but they were all Stingrays, right?
C2 Gen 1963-1967 were all badged and called "STING RAY" ( two words)
C3 Gen 1968-1982 were all called "STINGRAY" (one word), but only 1969-1977 were badged with "STINGRAY".
That's why I have no problem putting a "STINGRAY" badge on my 06 C6.
GM is fickled, so what do you expect from me ?????
So if badging means so much, does that indicate that the 06 with the "GM" badge differs from the 05 without same ????
Racer
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From: All Corvettes are RED! Oklahoma City, OK
Originally Posted by RBYCC
So if badging means so much, does that indicate that the 06 with the "GM" badge differs from the 05 without same ????
Yes, we all know that little square badge adds 2mph to the top end.
