Paul L

The infamous Vega, four-spoke steering wheel. Never to be repeated in later years. But GM introduced something else that year that was new for the C3. What was it?

BSiegPaint

The lack of a convertible option?

Paul L

That is not what I had in mind. But you are correct.

YoNni22

Last year with the "stingray" emblem.

Shark Racer

I'd like to say aluminum wheels, but they did have a limited go in 1973.

-Steve

Paul L

Again that is correct. But not what I was thinking of. It is not the alloy wheels either.

JRD77VET

Here's a complete and total guess........cruise control? :confused:

:seeya JRD77VET

bence13_33

...being slow. Trust me, I know from experience :).

Paul L

I should have been more specific! The maintenance free battery that we all enjoy today was pointed out to me by instant message. And that is correct also. It was introduced in 1976. Hint: body structure.

YoNni22

A new type of battery?

SAMMAN

oops


[Modified by SAMMAN, 9:51 PM 11/5/2002]

stingray_76

no more cowl induction but the vent remains??????

joevette57

Actually two differences body-wise. First, the vent grates behind the rear window were removed, second the hood was redesigned. Whereas 1973-75 took in air from the cowl by the windshield, the 76 changed the air intake towards the front of the car.
Underneath they started using a underbelly to help reduce cockpit heat.

Yes........ I have my Black Book da*m near memorized! :eek:

Sachmo

Steel floor pans

Paul L

Someone got the answer by instant message. The underbelly (floor pans) of the 1976 was changed from fibreglass to steel. That is why some later C3s see floor rust-out. Check yours! Thanks for listening.

JRD77VET

Don't I know it!! :lol:

Before I bought my '77, I had beater vehicles. I had a '76 Jeep CJ-7 . Every time it went in for inspection, a can or two of undercoating would be on the front seat. :p: I got divorced and bought a '69 Dodge van ( in'91) from my Great Uncle( original owner) that had 61K miles. That had a rust problem too.

I bought the '77 from my step dad who lived in another state. I had to get PA inspection. I dropped it off to get inspected and called my mechanic later that day. He said "It passed except for the rust on the floor". I laughed and said I'd be over to pick it up. Sure enough, no sticker :eek:

My mechanic thought it was real funny I bought a fiberglass car that had a rust problem :lol: :lol:

:seeya

Paul L

I guess that trivia sometimes has relevance....Thanks. Even if it just gets people to peek underneath and see what condition their floor pans are in. This thread might prevent a carbon monoxide problem in the driving area!


[Modified by paul79, 10:23 PM 11/5/2002]

tnt76vette

What a simple Q for a 76 owner.....BTW mine have such thick undercoating on them that I am sure I will rust out b4 they do........ :eek: :eek: :eek:

Larry B.

Steel floor pans! :U

MARKUS_P

Steel floor pans are the first thing that I thought of.
No wonder, I spent more than 3 month replacing them :eek: