Does the addition of six tail lights to a C2 count as deductions in Flight Awards? Do you have to show Calif. registration and/or it has to be a '67? Thanks for any info.
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My head hurts
Dick WhittingtonComment
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Please ignore the two responses above. Both gentlemen must have forgotten their daily meds.
Six tail lights was never a factory option on any Corvette, California or not. It was a popular owner inpired customizing touch back in the day. As such there will be a deduct during Flight Judging.Comment
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OK, thanks. I was having an argument with another NCRS member who claims California law required six tail lights, and posted these pictures showing new '67s with six tail lights at a Covina, Calif. Chevy dealer's lot to prove it:
Scroll about half way down and you see many new '67 Corvettes on the lot with six tail lights. But I guess the Calif. law requirement was just an old wives tale. Thanks for clearing it up.Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New MexicoComment
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Michael -OK, thanks. I was having an argument with another NCRS member who claims California law required six tail lights, and posted these pictures showing new '67s with six tail lights at a Covina, Calif. Chevy dealer's lot to prove it:
Scroll about half way down and you see many new '67 Corvettes on the lot with six tail lights. But I guess the Calif. law requirement was just an old wives tale. Thanks for clearing it up.
That's Clippinger Chevrolet, who probably did more "six-taillight" jobs than anyone else; there was no such law - just a popular dealer-inspired extra.Comment
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From a C-3 owner.......... WHAT? I do know that 4 were factory good and 6 were 2 too many in ANY state! (At least if you're following OEM standards & NCRS referance manuals)
MartyComment
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In the old days Grabiak Chevrolet in New Alexandria, PA sold a ton of new Corvettes. A big option was the 6 taillites with sequential turn signals. They made a lot of buks doing that to the point that most of the midyears in our area had them.
On ebay I saw a NOS 67 taillite panel for sell for only 300 buks. Trouble is you only get 1/2 a panel. Go see as it's good for a laugh which we are need.Comment
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As a native Californian I can tell you it should be a law, because that is a cool look. That midyear looks like it is about to blast off and frag some Cylons.Comment
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Does anyone know what the VIN NUMBER is of the Wingate 67 Coupe shown in the photographs?Comment
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As a former Californian, 6 tail lights became somewhat popular on 61 and 62s. I believe Big John Masmanians 61 drag racer had them. Then they became popular on 63s through 67s. I remember an aftermarket Corvette place offering them as an option. I'm pretty sure the Grand Sports had 4 tail lights, but an extra hole, for cooling, where the 6th tail lights would go.
I still like the look!____________________
Bob ImmlerComment
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we installed them so we could have sequential turn signals like the cougars did back thenComment
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<we installed them so we could have sequential turn signals like the cougars did back then
I notice the new Mustangs, or at least some, have sequential turn signals. Must be a Ford thing.____________________
Bob ImmlerComment
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Many of the most expensive American cars in the 50-60s had six taillights (or six bulbs). For example, compare the taillights of a 1965 Chevrolet Impala with the Bel-Air/Biscayne. The Impala had six while the cheaper models had four taillights.
I don't believe that the six tailights on C2s back then was just a California fad. It probably happened everywhere. Adding extra taillights to Sting Rays back then is similar to the young people of today adding huge rear spoilers, overwhelming audio/video systems, etc. to their small econo-cars. Different fads for different generations. -ClarkComment
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Clark, you are correct about other areas having six taillights. I saw some in the '63-'67 timeframe in Indianapolis and I saw two dealer body shops in Fort Wayne, IN installing them in the '63-'67 timeframe.
White steel wheels used to be popular in the Indianapolis area in the mid-late 60's also on street and strip cars.
SteveComment
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