C3 Option Breakdown
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C3 Option Breakdown
Good morning from sunny Indiana! Just got electronic copy of GM invoice for our pace car. Exciting! How do you go to next step for breaking down options as to content? For example:
FE7 - gymkhana suspension
Which option contains radio and tire size info?
Thanks
GaryC
FE7 - gymkhana suspension
Which option contains radio and tire size info?
Thanks
GaryC
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You need to get Yourself a "Corvette Black Book" or one of the
many Restoration books that cover Your year. Really the Black Book
is best for the info Your after. Info is probably available on internet
also but I dont know xactly where.
many Restoration books that cover Your year. Really the Black Book
is best for the info Your after. Info is probably available on internet
also but I dont know xactly where.
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Code Description Quantity
1YZ87
Base Corvette Sport Coupe
40,274
1YZ87/78
Limited Edition Pace Car
6,502
A31
Power Windows
36,931
AU3
Power Door Locks
12,187
B2Z
Silver Anniversary Paint
15,283
CC1
Removable Glass Roof Panels
972
C49
Rear Window Defroster
30,912
C60
Air Conditioning
37,638
D35
Sport Mirrors
38,405
FE7
Gymkhana Suspension
12,590
G95
Optional Rear Axle Ratio
382
K30
Cruise Control
31,608
L82
350ci 220hp Engine
12,739
M21
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio
3,385
MX1
Automatic Transmission
38,614
NA6
High Altitude Emissions Equipment
-
N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
37,858
QBS
White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/60R15
18,296
QGR
White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15
26,203
UA1
Heavy Duty Battery
28,243
UM2
AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track
20,899
UP6
AM/FM Radio Stereo With CB
7,138
U58
AM/FM Radio Stereo
10,189
U69
AM/FM Radio
2,057
U75
Power Antenna
23,069
U81
Dual Rear Speakers
12,340
YF5
California Emissions Test
-
YJ8
Aluminum Wheels
28,008
ZN1
Trailer Package
972
ZX2
Convenience Group
37,222
Serial Numbers: 1Z87L8S400001 through 1Z87L8S440274
Fifth Digit Code: L=350ci 175, 185hp, 4=350ci 220hp
Suffix:
CHW: 350ci, 185hp MT
CMR: 350ci, 220hp, MT
CLM: 350ci, 185hp AT
CMS: 350ci, 220hp AT
CLR: 350ci, 175hp AT CE
CUT: 350ci, 185hp, AT
CLS: 350ci, 175hp HA AT
CE=California Emissions, MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, AC=Air Conditioning, AH=Aluminum Heads, HA=High Altitude
Base Engine: 350ci V8 185hp
1YZ87
Base Corvette Sport Coupe
40,274
1YZ87/78
Limited Edition Pace Car
6,502
A31
Power Windows
36,931
AU3
Power Door Locks
12,187
B2Z
Silver Anniversary Paint
15,283
CC1
Removable Glass Roof Panels
972
C49
Rear Window Defroster
30,912
C60
Air Conditioning
37,638
D35
Sport Mirrors
38,405
FE7
Gymkhana Suspension
12,590
G95
Optional Rear Axle Ratio
382
K30
Cruise Control
31,608
L82
350ci 220hp Engine
12,739
M21
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio
3,385
MX1
Automatic Transmission
38,614
NA6
High Altitude Emissions Equipment
-
N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
37,858
QBS
White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/60R15
18,296
QGR
White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15
26,203
UA1
Heavy Duty Battery
28,243
UM2
AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track
20,899
UP6
AM/FM Radio Stereo With CB
7,138
U58
AM/FM Radio Stereo
10,189
U69
AM/FM Radio
2,057
U75
Power Antenna
23,069
U81
Dual Rear Speakers
12,340
YF5
California Emissions Test
-
YJ8
Aluminum Wheels
28,008
ZN1
Trailer Package
972
ZX2
Convenience Group
37,222
Serial Numbers: 1Z87L8S400001 through 1Z87L8S440274
Fifth Digit Code: L=350ci 175, 185hp, 4=350ci 220hp
Suffix:
CHW: 350ci, 185hp MT
CMR: 350ci, 220hp, MT
CLM: 350ci, 185hp AT
CMS: 350ci, 220hp AT
CLR: 350ci, 175hp AT CE
CUT: 350ci, 185hp, AT
CLS: 350ci, 175hp HA AT
CE=California Emissions, MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, AC=Air Conditioning, AH=Aluminum Heads, HA=High Altitude
Base Engine: 350ci V8 185hp
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pace car came standard with an am/fm stereo 8 track radio. the upgrade was a $650 + addition up to an am/fm/CB stereo radio. basically there weren't a lot of options on the pace car as it came standard with just about all the power "conveniences" as part of the package. alternate rearend gearing, trans selection (no additional charge) and suspension were just about all you could "opt" in for.
the corvette black book is a necessary (in my opinion, mandatory) part of any corvette owner's library. it is sized to make it easy to carry around and is chock full of valuable year to year information.
steve
the corvette black book is a necessary (in my opinion, mandatory) part of any corvette owner's library. it is sized to make it easy to carry around and is chock full of valuable year to year information.
steve
#7
Thanks all for the feedback. What is the Black Book? See an NCRS technical book for 78-79 vette - is this it? I'm trying to build my library, but you all have a big head start on me.
So far I have Pace Car Owners Manual, '78 Shop Manual, '78 Assembly manual, GM Invoice, Window sticker (on order).
I have the option lists as printed in a couple sites, but some options contain multiple things - that's what I'm looking for. ie. what is included in the gymkhana suspension option???
Thanks folks
Gary C '78 Pace Car
So far I have Pace Car Owners Manual, '78 Shop Manual, '78 Assembly manual, GM Invoice, Window sticker (on order).
I have the option lists as printed in a couple sites, but some options contain multiple things - that's what I'm looking for. ie. what is included in the gymkhana suspension option???
Thanks folks
Gary C '78 Pace Car
#9
Originally Posted by turbo78vair
Thanks all for the feedback. What is the Black Book? See an NCRS technical book for 78-79 vette - is this it? I'm trying to build my library, but you all have a big head start on me.
So far I have Pace Car Owners Manual, '78 Shop Manual, '78 Assembly manual, GM Invoice, Window sticker (on order).
I have the option lists as printed in a couple sites, but some options contain multiple things - that's what I'm looking for. ie. what is included in the gymkhana suspension option???
Thanks folks
Gary C '78 Pace Car
So far I have Pace Car Owners Manual, '78 Shop Manual, '78 Assembly manual, GM Invoice, Window sticker (on order).
I have the option lists as printed in a couple sites, but some options contain multiple things - that's what I'm looking for. ie. what is included in the gymkhana suspension option???
Thanks folks
Gary C '78 Pace Car
#11
Team Owner
Black Books
You can find Black Books in any Barnes & Noble's "Transportation" section with other Corvette lit..
#12
Safety Car
Originally Posted by turbo78vair
Black Book just ordered from Amazon. Info that was just given to me as to what the gymkhana option contained - can this be found within the Black Book?
thanks
GaryC
thanks
GaryC
#13
Great info as to option content! Thanks! That's where I want my search to end up. Piece by piece we'll get the build info.
Take care and happy cruisin'.
GaryC '78 Pace Car
Take care and happy cruisin'.
GaryC '78 Pace Car
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Instructor
the 1978 with the optional FE7 suspension had a 6-leaf steel spring versus the standard 9 x leaf of that year. Previous years had 7 or 9 leaf springs. According to Richard Prince's book "CORVETTE 1968-1982 Restoration Guide" p. 221, the 9 x leaf springs were painted light gray and the plastic liners were painted light gray as well. However the 78-79 cars with the optional FE7 had the 6-leaf steel spring and the spring leafs are painted light gray, but the plastic liners are not.
The 6-leaf rear spring is 2 1/4 inches wide, while the standard suspension rear spring is 2 1/2 inches wide. Hence the FE7 springs have two spacers fore/aft when mounted to the differntial.
FE7 suspension also had the rear stabilizer bar, 9/16 inches in diameter.
Good luck - Swede
The 6-leaf rear spring is 2 1/4 inches wide, while the standard suspension rear spring is 2 1/2 inches wide. Hence the FE7 springs have two spacers fore/aft when mounted to the differntial.
FE7 suspension also had the rear stabilizer bar, 9/16 inches in diameter.
Good luck - Swede
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For someone doing 'the right resto', must be a huge task to get everything just right. Understatement I'm sure. Just seeing the variations in feedback as to my question on gymkhana option is awakening. 9 leaf, maybe 7 leaf, could be 6 leaf, 7/16 rear bar, 9/16 rear bar. Not poking at answers, just highlighting difficulty in getting to the correct information for your car.
Thank you all again.
Gary C '78 Pace Car
Thank you all again.
Gary C '78 Pace Car