Bill D
Jul 9, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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Bill D
Hi All, new to forum today
Just bought a 1989 Corvette a month ago, I feel I got it very cheap and in the process now of fixing simple things. Forum has been a great help and thanks
Her'e the first of my stupid questions ? C4-C5 what is the difference? Year Body type engine ?
Jul 9, 2017 | 12:31 PM
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Welcome to the forum. For answers to your questions, make a post in either the C5 or C4 General sections.
Jul 9, 2017 | 12:59 PM
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Welcome to the CF!
Jul 9, 2017 | 02:41 PM
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Welcome to the Forum, Bill!
Wishing you many smiles in many miles in your C4!
Here's a little "cheat sheet" that may help you catch on to some of the discussions on the forum.
C1 = 1953-1962
C2 = 1963-1967
C3 = 1968-1982 (No '83s manufactured for sale)
C4 = 1984-1996
C5 = 1997-2004
C6 = 2005-2013
C7 = 2013+
Jul 9, 2017 | 08:14 PM
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Jul 10, 2017 | 12:09 AM
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Jul 10, 2017 | 07:42 AM
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congrats and welcome aboard Bill!
Jul 10, 2017 | 05:16 PM
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