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L-48 Emblem

Posted: 11/20/07 12:55pmMessage 1 of 10
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Vancouver, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black
I was thinking of getting some L-48 emplems for the hood of my 1976 Stinray. Is that a good thing? Also there are decals out there or is the actual emblem better if I were to go with it?

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L-48 Emblem

Posted: 11/20/07 5:36pmMessage 2 of 10
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Not sure I would want anyone to know my car was just an L48 even if it was still stock. No car ever came from the plant with them on but if you like it the emblems are the way to go.
Be proud of what you have.
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L-48 Emblem

Posted: 11/20/07 5:50pmMessage 3 of 10
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
Mine is an L-48 also. I thought about those emblems too and decided not to put them on.
If my Corvette was an L-82 I probably would have gotten them right away.
One cool thing I have seen are the custom emblems there on the hood. Especially when the owner has a built up motor and the emblem hints at that.
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Posted: 11/20/07 6:04pmMessage 4 of 10
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Clarksville, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 L48 T Top, Dark Blue
I also have an L48 but never considered putting on the emblems.  Mainly because they were not original.   It really comes down to a personal preference.  Go with your instincts!! Like Brian says be proud of what you have!!Smile

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Posted: 11/20/07 6:33pmMessage 5 of 10
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Ouch... where is the LOVE? The Blacray sports the L48 emblems. They were there when I received the car and I left them on after it was painted. I kinda like the idea that somebody believes that underpowered heart still exhists inside there... he.. he.. he...
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Posted: 11/20/07 8:46pmMessage 6 of 10
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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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
There were never any L48 emblems on any car from the factory...L82s, yes, L48? Nope
There are aftermarket emblems, and they are emblems, not decals. Some folks like the little extra "bling" on the hoods, some don't. If you like it, go fer it!
Most people that see them don't know what the heck they mean, anyway, except for us Corvette freaks. You'd be surprised at how many goobs think the L82 is "That really rare, 500hp big block"...

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Posted: 11/20/07 10:17pmMessage 7 of 10
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
 The L48/L82 Emblems don't make the car go any faster but thet sure look neat on the hood. It depens on what you want. ( I learned something tonight,I didn't know L48 emblems were not stock. My car had them when I brought it.)
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Posted: 11/20/07 11:13pmMessage 8 of 10
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Vette(s): 1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black
Thanks a bunch! I most likely won't be putting L-48 emblems on my Corvette. If it was not a stock item I don't think it would be good. It may look cleaner without them.Thanks!

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Posted: 11/21/07 8:42amMessage 9 of 10
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I've been gonna put some on mine,jus cause it's so plain,no Sting Ray on the sides ,no chrome,sept for the 25th anniv nose piece.and the double flags on the side,even if you do have the "lowly" L48,like I do,it's still a Vette,show your prideThumbs%20UpApproveBig%20smile

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Posted: 11/24/07 5:06pmMessage 10 of 10
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HARROD, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
Thought about the L-48 emblems myself and I DO Like the way the chrome on them shines. It's just that I never did by them to put on. Now you guys have got me thinking about it again. I LOVE my L-48 :O)
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