Topic: Engine ID
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
CUT suffix was use in '75 for the L82, 4speed Corvette as well as in '78 for the L48, automatic Corvette...this is one of those times when the casting date, and assembly date could make or break a deal.
The 5th digit of the VIN on a '78 would be L for the L48, and 4 for the L82.
The 5th digit of the VIN on a '78 would be L for the L48, and 4 for the L82.
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