70 Lt1

[John M.]

I'm looking at a 70 LT1 and would appreciate it if someone could post a picture of the correct hood striping and lettering for this car.
Thanks,
John McRae
30025

[Terry M.]

Re: 70 Lt1

I'm looking at a 70 LT1 and would appreciate it if someone could post a picture of the correct hood striping and lettering for this car.
Thanks,
John McRae
30025

John,
You will have to tell us a little more about that car. The hood striping and LT-1 lettering changed during the 1970 model year as detailed in the 1970-1972 TIM&JG. A serial number or build date would go a long way toward getting you a correct answer.

There are signs of original hood stripes (either style) given in a drawing in the TIM&JG. Both styles of stripe are shown in those same drawings. These features are a lot easier to see in a drawing than to capture in a photograph or in words.

[Keith L.]

Re: 70 Lt1


A22 built 70

[Dick W.]

Re: 70 Lt1

John,
You will have to tell us a little more about that car. The hood striping and LT-1 lettering changed during the 1970 model year as detailed in the 1970-1972 TIM&JG. A serial number or build date would go a long way toward getting you a correct answer.

There are signs of original hood stripes (either style) given in a drawing in the TIM&JG. Both styles of stripe are shown in those same drawings. These features are a lot easier to see in a drawing than to capture in a photograph or in words.

From his other post, it appears the car in question is VIN 16148

[John M.]

Re: 70 Lt1

Thanks Terry, Dick and Kieth,
Yes, it's 16148. Has an engine pad that's non typical but seems to be good. Just looking for as much info as I can get when I go to look at it,
probably tomorrow and I don't have 70 manual.
John

[Terry M.]

Re: 70 Lt1

From his other post, it appears the car in question is VIN 16148

I can't keep up with all these posts.

[Terry M.]

Re: 70 Lt1

Dick is better at connecting the dots than I am.

A 1970 LT-1 as late as 16148 will have equal width stripes across the front. Keith posted an example of the early 4-piece stripe set with unequal width front stripes. The later version is a 3-piece mask with equal width stripes across the front.

There is a difference in the LT-1 decal. One has a silver border and the other a white border, but I don't recall which is early and which is late. I have to cheat and go home and look at my car to be sure. Just another reason, among many, why I don't judge exteriors.

Of course if the hood has been repainted, all bets are off.

[Kenneth B.]

Re: 70 Lt1

Dick is better at connecting the dots than I am.

A 1970 LT-1 as late as 16148 will have equal width stripes across the front. Keith posted an example of the early 4-piece stripe set with unequal width front stripes. The later version is a 3-piece mask with equal width stripes across the front.

There is a difference in the LT-1 decal. One has a silver border and the other a white border, but I don't recall which is early and which is late. I have to cheat and go home and look at my car to be sure. Just another reason, among many, why I don't judge exteriors.

Of course if the hood has been repainted, all bets are off.

TERRY
I think thou do protest to much. You know more about 70 LT-1'S than any one else. I don't see any missmatch where the mask was taped together & no feathreing of paint. Yellow paint & age could have discolored the decal. I beleave early cars were silver.
KEN

[Terry M.]

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TERRY
I think thou do protest to much. You know more about 70 LT-1'S than any one else. I don't see any missmatch where the mask was taped together & no feathreing of paint. Yellow paint & age could have discolored the decal. I beleave early cars were silver.
KEN

[Dick W.]

Re: 70 Lt1

I can't keep up with all these posts.

I just read the ones that catch my eye. I do not read 10% of what is posted.

[Kenneth L.]

Re: 70 Lt1 hood

This is my '72 hood. Stripes are tape, not paint. LT-1 logo is factory decal.

[Terry M.]

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I just read the ones that catch my eye. I do not read 10% of what is posted.

My problem is at work I am in and out of the site, so my focus is not good.

[Dave C.]

Re: 70 Lt1

Here are some actual pictures of the car John is refering to. The paint job and hood stripes are original.

Reading in the "1970 - 1972 Corvette Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide" I found the following:

"The last un-equal hood stripe now known is on 1970 s/n 15889..." and "The first equal-width hood stripe now known is on 1970 s/n 16448..." This car being 16148 falls right between those s/n's. Everything else in the guide also indicate the stripes are correct such as the stripes coming to a point in the front, the white outlined "LT-1" and the mask marks which are all visible in the photos.

This car is very original so is it possible that it could now be the "new" last know un-equal hood stripe 1970 LT-1?

I would be interested in any further comments about this.

Thanks,
Dave

[Terry M.]

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There must be something wrong between your photos and my monitor. Those LT-1 decals look silver on my monitor. I suspect we have reached the limits of the Internet to support our fixation.

I have heard from someone with a higher number than 16448 who has unequal width stripes, and claims them as original. I have seen no photos, nor have I seen the car. It is possible that for some time they used both style masks simultaneously.

I hope the rest of the car is as nice as the hood.