Manual 3-speed transmission in a C3?
02-10-2002, 11:44 AM
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Manual 3-speed transmission in a C3?
Looking through my '70 owners manual, it talks about a standard 3-speed manual tranny, but my option listing says a 4-speed wide ratio was standard. Was that an option that never materialized? Any manual 3-speeds out there? If they are, they're certainly rare!
Robert
'70 350/350 4-speed coupe
'98 6-speed coupe
Robert
'70 350/350 4-speed coupe
'98 6-speed coupe
02-10-2002, 12:12 PM
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Re: Manual 3-speed transmission in a C3? (RMVette)
I know that '68 and '69 had a 3 speed manual as std for base models, although they are pretty rare. I don't think that there were any '70 models made with 3 speed transmissions. I have the 70 - 72 NCRS Judging Manual and there is no mention of a 3 speed transmission.
There may be a chance that the owner's manual for '70 utilized information carried over from the '69 model year and that info was overlooked.
There may be a chance that the owner's manual for '70 utilized information carried over from the '69 model year and that info was overlooked.
02-10-2002, 12:42 PM
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Re: Manual 3-speed transmission in a C3? (RMVette)
According to the Corvette Black Book, there were 336 cars made in 1968 and 252 made in 1969 with the 3 Speed manual transmission. What were those people thinking??? :crazy:
