1973 Special order Black paint L82 4 speed coupe -

[Robert G.]

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I remember when a friend brought a 10,000 mile black '73 to the Waco Regional about 15 years ago. It too had "SPECIAL" on the trim tag. I can't remember right now, but either the build sheet or window sticker called out that the paint was black. I do remember also that a hand written note on the build sheet stated "Silver wheels"

Tim, I believe this is the car you are referring to. I found this the other day...

[Curt S.]

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I am the original owner of a 73 coupe # 22xxx . Years ago my gas tank began to leak in the passenger side lower rear corner. I purchased a new one through GM , removed the original that had NO tank sticker and never did. I do have the build/broadcast sheet but never a tank sticker.So in my opinion, I question whether 73's had tank stickers. My car has 27,000 miles with lots and lots of survivor/original parts. I participated with info on my car to the 73-74 revision, so Tom Russo and Jim Patitucci have pics/knowledge on my car. Congratulations on your new to you car. Hope this helps . Curt

[James G.]

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Here are some weatherstripping and door jamb details.

[Patrick B.]

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After having inspected the car all signs point to it having been painted black prior to assembly...

as a side bar... Does anyone know if Chevrolet would ship a Corvette without weatherstripping installed or without the BLUE VIN sticker attached to the car?

GM would not sell a car without the Blue certification sticker on the door. It would be a violation of Federal law that GM would certainly avoid.

[Joe L.]

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After having inspected the car all signs point to it having been painted black prior to assembly...

as a side bar... Does anyone know if Chevrolet would ship a Corvette without weatherstripping installed or without the BLUE VIN sticker attached to the car?

James------


I HIGHLY doubt that the factory would ship a car without weatherstrip installed. The only POSSIBILITY I could see would be if they shipped a car in primer to be painted later.

As far as what tires were originally on the car, you MIGHT be able to tell if the original spare tire is still in the tub. Radial tires were not supposed to have been rotated according to the old rotation pattern which sometimes included the spare tire. So, there's a better chance the spare could still be original.

Does the tire pressure sticker on the door have a part number on it?

I don't know if there was an ordering restriction that prevented a 1973 with Z-07 from also being equipped with C-60. There may have been but I don't know that there was. It's very easy to discern if the car was equipped with Z-07. The easiest way is just to observe the rear spring. If it's 9 leaves, it's standard suspension; if it's 7 leaves, it's Z-07

[Robert R.]

[James G.]

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Here are some more photos...
the tire pressure label part number... -



Black over spray in the seat belt recess area, drivers side...


Black overspray in the pass side foot well above the kick panel...


Runs in the paint and glue -

[James G.]

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RH Stamp on ALT

EGR with line and clamp.

WIPER MOTOR DATE

WK ink stamp on Trans

[James G.]

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Block Date - 014 block

T1 block casting


Drivers side of engine - original plug wires dated 2 Q 72 and 3 Q 72


Freezeplug with no markings and steel shim head gasket.

[James G.]

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Heater hoses

Heater hose - dated

Emissions hose

[James G.]

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Front headlamp hoses etc

Headlamp actuator.

throttle return spring

M1 radiator tag

[James G.]

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Spring tags




Front crossmember grease pencil mark


Emissions decal - HP

[James G.]

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MID-PIPE CLAMPS - 2-1/2" original


D shaped CONTROL crimp pipes


Rear exhaust clamps - HD


REAR VALENCE DATE

[Joe L.]

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Block Date - 014 block

T1 block casting


Drivers side of engine - original plug wires dated 2 Q 72 and 3 Q 72


Freezeplug with no markings and steel shim head gasket.

James------


By "014" block are you referring to a GM #3970014 block? If so, that's a Tonawanda-cast block and these were, as far as I know, not used in Corvettes for 1969 and later. What does the stamp pad on this engine look like?

[Robert G.]

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James------


By "014" block are you referring to a GM #3970014 block? If so, that's a Tonawanda-cast block and these were, as far as I know, not used in Corvettes for 1969 and later. What does the stamp pad on this engine look like?

Joe, according to the newest edition of the ncrs 1973 to 1974 edition this is confirmed for very early production 1973 corvettes..