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Old Aug 15, 2024 | 06:21 PM
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Sorry guys, I thought this title would get attention.
Now, to satisfy your curiosity, take a look at these photos from a Corvette Forum posting from 7 years ago.
It refers to a Corvette display that I think Mobil 1 created. Really interesting.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-display.html


These show what the C7 Z06 looks like underneath the fiberglass composite body panels. Really makes you appreciate the engineering that went into this phenomenal car.
If you ever wondered where those rear body vents (above rear wheels) go, check out the photo that shows the left side duct leading to cool the transmission.







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Here's another:


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Old Aug 15, 2024 | 08:50 PM
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WOW that is totally naked. I am still blushing.....
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Old Aug 15, 2024 | 09:04 PM
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Wow, this is beautiful
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Old Aug 15, 2024 | 09:16 PM
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That’s really cool thanks for sharing
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Similar was all over at the time the C7 was released. GM made a big deal out of the major changes under the skin of the C7 compared to what had come before, such as...


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The engineers did cram a lot of stuff into a small package - and did it very well.
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Old Aug 15, 2024 | 09:36 PM
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Love it! Thanks for the link!
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Old Aug 16, 2024 | 03:31 AM
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Very interesting!
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I never get tired of seeing these pics! Thanks for posting!
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Leroy is still the best nekkid Vette... hell yeah brother

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Great pics. A lot easier to change the battery in that configuration
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Still cant get to the top torque tube bolt...
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Thanks for the photos. Fiberglass bodies on top of aluminum frames. C7s will live forever!
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