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Martinjlm · 05-08-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaizer_911

Random musing from the crazy 50th guy...

I’ve always wondered why the Vettes are referred to as C7, C1, etc. Yet the Camaro are referred to as 5th Gen or 6th Gen, etc.

The number designates the Gen. But it’s common knowledge if you said you have a C6 it’s a 6th gen Corvette. Not a 6th Gen Camaro.

Thoughts?

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It's semi-random. Corvette has, for as long as I've been associated with GM (late '70s) been referred to internally as C1, C2, C3 etc. Camaro and Firebird were at the same time referred to collectively as F-body. Then Firebird and Pontiac died and Camaro took a lengthy vacation and came back on a completely different platform, so "F-body" just felt wrong. Most other vehicles in the portfolio are referred to as 1st Gen this or 2nd Gen that, so it is a logical step to define the Camaros by generation.

mstgeer · 05-08-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Liralen

Yes, I have one, just need to apply it. Will see if can make the time to do that on Tuesday.

Thanks for the update! Anxiously awaiting...
Your garage and it's stable mates are quite impressive!

KyBoy · 05-08-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

It's semi-random. Corvette has, for as long as I've been associated with GM (late '70s) been referred to internally as C1, C2, C3 etc. Camaro and Firebird were at the same time referred to collectively as F-body. Then Firebird and Pontiac died and Camaro took a lengthy vacation and came back on a completely different platform, so "F-body" just felt wrong. Most other vehicles in the portfolio are referred to as 1st Gen this or 2nd Gen that, so it is a logical step to define the Camaros by generation.

Good explanation.

Heath

KyBoy · 05-08-2018, 07:06 PM

Beautiful day today in Ky.

Heath

Kaizer_911 · 05-08-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

It's semi-random. Corvette has, for as long as I've been associated with GM (late '70s) been referred to internally as C1, C2, C3 etc. Camaro and Firebird were at the same time referred to collectively as F-body. Then Firebird and Pontiac died and Camaro took a lengthy vacation and came back on a completely different platform, so "F-body" just felt wrong. Most other vehicles in the portfolio are referred to as 1st Gen this or 2nd Gen that, so it is a logical step to define the Camaros by generation.

Makes sense. Thanks!

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Kaizer_911 · 05-08-2018, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KyBoy

Beautiful day today in Ky.

Heath

Awesome! My truck needs a bath. Maybe next week. I go back to 5 day work weeks then.

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KyBoy · 05-08-2018, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaizer_911

Awesome! My truck needs a bath. Maybe next week. I go back to 5 day work weeks then.

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You'll have all kinds of time then.

Heath

Kaizer_911 · 05-08-2018, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KyBoy

You'll have all kinds of time then.

Heath

Lol. Hope so, truck and Camaro need some tlc. Aka bath for truck and open road for Camaro.

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craigss50 · 05-08-2018, 08:03 PM

I ordered Orange pin stripe from Amazon and applied it. I like the look and all the guys at the car show tonight liked it as well.

craigss50 · 05-08-2018, 08:07 PM

While at a car show tonight another FIFTY SS was there and we were comparing when I noticed he did not have a strut tower Brace (the one that goes over the engine). Needless to say he was upset. He bought the car new a year ago. I suspect someone at the dealer removed it for their car before he bought it..

Homer2 · 05-08-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by craigss50

While at a car show tonight another FIFTY SS was there and we were comparing when I noticed he did not have a strut tower Brace (the one that goes over the engine). Needless to say he was upset. He bought the car new a year ago. I suspect someone at the dealer removed it for their car before he bought it..

pretty sure they are only stock on the vert ?

KyBoy · 05-08-2018, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by craigss50

While at a car show tonight another FIFTY SS was there and we were comparing when I noticed he did not have a strut tower Brace (the one that goes over the engine). Needless to say he was upset. He bought the car new a year ago. I suspect someone at the dealer removed it for their car before he bought it..

Only the 'Vert comes stock with a stut tower brace. Was his car a coupe?

RicSimonis · 05-08-2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by craigss50

While at a car show tonight another FIFTY SS was there and we were comparing when I noticed he did not have a strut tower Brace (the one that goes over the engine). Needless to say he was upset. He bought the car new a year ago. I suspect someone at the dealer removed it for their car before he bought it..

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Originally Posted by Homer2

pretty sure they are only stock on the vert ?

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Originally Posted by KyBoy

Only the 'Vert comes stock with a stut tower brace. Was his car a coupe?

If it is a Vert w/o the brace, then I’d be

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RicSimonis · 05-08-2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaizer_911

Random musing from the crazy 50th guy...

I’ve always wondered why the Vettes are referred to as C7, C1, etc. Yet the Camaro are referred to as 5th Gen or 6th Gen, etc.

The number designates the Gen. But it’s common knowledge if you said you have a C6 it’s a 6th gen Corvette. Not a 6th Gen Camaro.

Thoughts?

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Originally Posted by majik755

A guess on my part... Probably just to avoid confusion. A Corvette 6th Generation C6 and a Camaro 6th Generation would also be C6. Judging by the numbering, they were there first.

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Originally Posted by Soleil

It is to make it clear for everybody. C is just the shortcut of Corvette (maneuverable warship called a corvette). Also known as the Vette. At least here in Europe. It is the same with the C63. Everybody know it means Mercedes AMG C-class or the e39 M5, for the BMW 5 series build from 1995-2001. whereas the E39 is the internal name from BMW for the 5 series.
The same apply for the C1-C7 it is the internal / officially Name for the Vette and Gen the name for the Camaro (Gemaro)

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Originally Posted by KyBoy

Umm...

Heath

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

It's semi-random. Corvette has, for as long as I've been associated with GM (late '70s) been referred to internally as C1, C2, C3 etc. Camaro and Firebird were at the same time referred to collectively as F-body. Then Firebird and Pontiac died and Camaro took a lengthy vacation and came back on a completely different platform, so "F-body" just felt wrong. Most other vehicles in the portfolio are referred to as 1st Gen this or 2nd Gen that, so it is a logical step to define the Camaros by generation.

All good info.

Well, except maybe for Heath’s explanation.

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05-08-2018, 08:07 PM	#8592
craigss50 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 966	While at a car show tonight another FIFTY SS was there and we were comparing when I noticed he did not have a strut tower Brace (the one that goes over the engine). Needless to say he was upset. He bought the car new a year ago. I suspect someone at the dealer removed it for their car before he bought it..

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