hughes412

This is a new thread for a new guy here. I want to see his Vett he's building. I cream for this car!

This is some facts about the 71 Vett that I want. Very few people knew and still fewer people know about the ZR1 option for the Vet. It put the HP closer to 425 hp but for insurance reasons the said it was in the 375hp.

1971 Corvette

Wheelbase: 98" Track: 58.7" Front / 59.4" Rear Height: 47.8" Coupe
Length: 182.5" Width: 69" Curb Weight: 3,202 lbs.
Tire Size: F70x15" Plant: St. Louis

The 1971 Corvette was one of the model years least changed in appearance. A labor dispute in May of 1969 caused the 1969 model production to run long, shortening normal 1970 production by over four months. To compensate Chevrolet then treated 1971 Corvette production as an extension of 1970. GM also directed it's divisions to cut octane requirement in all 1971 engines, this effort carried a higher priority than appearance changes. One visible clue to a 1971's outward appearance is amber parking light lenses, although some very early production had clear lenses.



1971 Options:

Code
Description
Quantity

19437
Base Corvette Sport Coupe
14,680

19467
Base Corvette Convertible
7,121

Custom Interior Trim
2,602

A31
Power Windows
6,192

A85
Custom Shoulder Belts
677

C07
Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible)
2,619

C08
Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop
832

C50
Rear Window Defroster
1,598

C60
Air Conditioning
11,481

Optional Rear Axle Ratio
2,395

J50
Power Brakes
13,558

LS5
454ci 365hp Engine
5,097

LS6
454ci 425hp Engine
188

LT1
350ci 330hp Engine
1,949

M21
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio
2,387

M22
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio Heavy Duty
130

M40
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
10,060

N37
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
8,130

N40
Power Steering
17,904

PO2
Deluxe Wheel Cover
3,007

PT7
White Stripe Tires F70x15
6,711

PU9
White Letter Tires F70x15
12,449

T60
Heavy Duty Battery
1,455

UA6
Alarm System
8,501

U69
AM/FM Radio
18,078

U79
AM/FM Radio Stereo
3,431

ZR1
Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package
8
ZR2
Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package
8


Serial Numbers: 194371S100001 through 194371S121801

For Convertibles, the fourth digit is a "6"

Suffix:

CGT: 350ci, 270hp AT CPH: 454ci, 365hp MT
CGY: 350ci, 330hp (ZR1) MT CPJ: 454ci, 365hp AT
CGZ: 350ci, 330hp (LT1) MT CPW: 454ci, 365hp MT AH
CJK: 350ci, 270hp AT CPX: 454ci, 425hp AT AH
CJL: 350ci, 270hp MT

MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, PS=Power Steering, AC=Air Conditioning, SD=Second Design, IG=Transistor Ignition, EC=Evaporative Emission Control, EP=Early Production, AH=Aluminum Heads


The ZR1 included the LT1 Engine, M22 Transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars. ZR1's also had metal fan shrouds. The ZR2 was similar to the ZR1 except the ZR2 package included the LS6 454ci, 425hp engine.

Base Engine: 350ci V8 270hp


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Stueck

this post reminds me of the 68 L88.

Phantom Cruiser

Old school...nice...only a couple of years older than me!

hughes412

That means Im older too. Thats why I want one. My build date is 3-22-71 and I want a Vett with the same.

FlyinHawaiian071

I <3 Vettes. My dad did a frame off restoration of a 1967 Coupe. 327 small-block, Lyndayle Blue running straight pipes. He had Recaro seats in the back and when I was a kid, before my 'lil sis came around, they used to tie me in with rope on the back deck-ish area behind the seats. I miss that car, but we still have pics. Can anyone tell where I got my picture taking genes from?

hughes412

I don't care what any one says, thats the best looking car in the world.

slayer4u

I used to own one just like this

Phantom Cruiser

Ohhh....me likey