78-82...A Stingray in the un-informed public eye?

[82ColEd]

I agree with most people, i am happy notice the car (and usuall say something nice), but i WILL educate if they care.. Esp. on Collector Editions and the like.. Vette, C3, Shark, Sting Ray, Stingray. whatever, all are Vette's and thats what counts..

 

[1974vette]

well...since we're on the topic of name calling....i was wondering if it bothered anyone else like it does me when people address a vehicle wrongad ...i know a few people who like to call them 'Stingray Corvettes' like Corvette is a type of Stingray...maybe its me because im peculiar. Just wondering.

-Matt

 

[Glensgages]

well...since we're on the topic of name calling....i was wondering if it bothered anyone else like it does me when people address a vehicle wrong...i know a few people who like to call them 'Stingray Corvettes' like Corvette is a type of Stingray...maybe its me because im peculiar. Just wondering.

F-'em! I laugh at 'em as they drive away in their 4-cylinder P.O.S.
"Low-performance cars for low-performance minds!!!"

 

[froggy47]

I was at a bday party/dinner a few days ago & the hostess (who was picking up the tab) told everyone I had a Stingray (got a 96 LT4).

I just smiled - not the time or place for a lecture on c1 to c6.

 

[Glensgages]

Originally posted by froggy47 I was at a bday party/dinner a few days ago & the hostess (who was picking up the tab) told everyone I had a Stingray (got a 96 LT4).

I just smiled - not the time or place for a lecture on c1 to c6.

Hmmm....
'Hostess'...
THERE'S your problem....

 

[1974vette]

I was at a bday party/dinner a few days ago & the hostess (who was picking up the tab) told everyone I had a Stingray (got a 96 LT4).

I just smiled - not the time or place for a lecture on c1 to c6.

man, thats even worse... thats 20 years off!

 

[Scott Winebarger]

mine a 77 and my brothers is an 85 , to most people here both are stingrays..lol its just the uninformed public trying to communicate with us lol

 

[froggy47]

Even if they are generations off, they are noting & complimenting you on having a special car. Cool.

 

[Eric76]

I love my 1976 Stingray.

 

[Scott Winebarger]

thats a nice car , not seen those wheels in a long time ...

 

[81kix]

I love my 1976 Stingray.

Very nice
StingRay/Shark
Stingray
Shark
Vette
Corvette
Nice Car
Its all good!
Lifes to short, enjoy what Vette you have, or Vettes.

 

[Eric76]

thats a nice car , not seen those wheels in a long time ...

I know.... Think it's time for some new ones?

 

[froggy47]

Keep the rims, they're cool, very retro.:cool

 

[Scott Winebarger]

those rims really look good on that car , i say keep um

 

[88Z51]

Here's my 1968 Sting-Ray:

Seriously though, in my opinon, if it does not say Stingray on it (from the factory), it is not a Stingray......

For more info on my Sting-Ray:

http://www.supercarsunlimited.com/photos/superpro/sray.htm

Greg.

 

[froggy47]

I agree w/ your definition, however, to the unwashed masses all Corvettes are StingRays, the General just hit a big home run with that bit of marketing.

 

[Grizzly]

Sting Rays

The only true Sting Rays are C2's. 68 to 82 are Sharks. The rest don't matter.............

 

[Eric76]

FYI -

If you look in a parts catalog for a replacement "Sting Ray" emblem and they list them for 63-65, then a slight change for the 66-67. Then you can get a "Stingray" for 68-76.

 

[Scott Winebarger]

yes , if i am not mistaken they made the stingray till 75 , some of the 76 s got the emblem tooo ,if it wasn't a stingray , why would they have a stingray emblem ? ..

my 77 has the cross flags..

as long as its a corvette , i love it..

 

[bluelgt]

Stingray

My 73 said STINGRAY on the side of it as I recall. I heard it was the last year the car had that logo on it.