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'Vettes'

Well Mr. P., sometimes ya just gotta dream a little bit;

http://www.proteam-corvette.com/

I made a visit a long time ago, 1992 IIRC and I can still remember the feeling of all those lovelry Corvettes waiting to be taken for a spin. If I ever win some Lotto $$$, I'd find a way to get back to Napoleon, Ohio and I wouldn't be flying back home. I'd be getting my kicks on Route 66! :applause:
 
I've always liked the looks of the 1st Gen Corvettes best. Especially the 58 to 62s.
 
Nahhh.... this is the one for me...

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Just passed 230,000 miles....

:ernae:

--WH
 
David_L6 said:
That looks a LOT like the Vette I used to have except mine wasn't a convertible (1975). What model is it?
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Early 1974 L-82. When I say early - it came off the assembly line in August 1973 and arrived at the dealer in September 1973.

:ernae:
--WH
 
WarHorse47 said:
Early 1974 L-82. When I say early - it came off the assembly line in August 1973 and arrived at the dealer in September 1973.

:ernae:
--WH
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Difficult for me to tell the difference between the '74 and '75. I think the only difference is the keyhole for the alarm on the '75.

Mine the the "L" engine too. L-AZY. :rolleyes: (L-48)
 
David_L6 said:
Difficult for me to tell the difference between the '74 and '75. I think the only difference is the keyhole for the alarm on the '75.

Mine the the "L" engine too. L-AZY. :rolleyes: (L-48)
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The '74 is the last year before electronic ignition and catalytic converter so its considered the last Vette with a real production dual exhaust.

It is the ONLY year Corvette produced WITHOUT an emblem on the gas lid.

It is the FIRST produciton year with the urethane rear end, and is easily distinguishable from the '75 because 1) it was made in two sections resulting in a seam down the center due to the technogy of the day, 2) it does not have the black overrides (crash extensions) and 3) the tail lamps have no screw because they're secured from the inside rather than the outside.

And as you mentioned it was the first year where the alarm switch was relocated to the left front fender. That was because the '73 was the last year for the chrome rear bumper and fiberglass tail, so it was a logical decision to move the switch.

The '74 also had some other differences such as an air pump to reduce emissions, but as I recall that this might be related to state laws such as if it was sold in California. The body mounts were also different as the '74 was reported to have a rougher ride the previous Vettes. Oh yes, one more thing. It was the last year for the 454 big block.

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--WH
 
No apolgies needed, P. The shots are great. If anything I would take a closer look at the paint job or fiberglass work. :icon_lol:

Since this thread is on real Corvettes, I thought I'd kinda make a connection here and share one more of my photos. The connection is between my love of autos and historic aircraft, and somewhere inbetween is the flightsimming world.

I've always loved military aviation history starting with building models as a kid and today going to museums and air shows. When I could afford a car I gravitated to sports cars and eventually the Corvette you've seen in my screenshots. After years of ownership including repairs, restorations, show judging, trophies, etc., I know what it takes to own and maintain the Vettes shown in this thread. It awes me to think what it takes to take that to a higher level in the reconstruction and restoration of aircraft we often see at the shows and museums. I definitely have massive appreciation for anyone in either hobby.

Okay, if you want to talk REAL Corvettes, here's one for you..

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Anyone recognize this one? BTW, it's the real deal - chassi 03 which was at the time owned by a private collector from Issaquah, WA.

:ernae:

--WH
 
my nieghbor had a 1969 roadster,with the 427 and the black side pipes that were functioning,they modified it to take wider wheels and tires.but thats all....i was in the process of buying it when Rosie died suddenly of cancer and the daughter stepped in a kept the car....i was heart broken but i also understood the need for the daughter to keep the car...
 
There is a shop in Tampa, Fl down Dale Mabry Hwy that restores 'Vettes. You can buy a brand new 'vette there if you checkbook is big enough. These are complete with the proper paint notes on the undercarrage. Some of those you gotta see, Very hard to tell from the original.
 
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