C3 Corvette Resource: 1968 to 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Everything for the third generation Corvette in one place: decode your VIN, RPO option codes and build date; browse engine, color and casting number references; read restoration how-tos; and see hundreds of reader cars. Built by a C3 owner, for C3 owners.

Orange 1977 Chevrolet Corvette coupe on a forest road in evening light

An orange '77 coupe out on a quiet forest road

Decode your C3

The interactive tools, front and centre.

VIN Decoder RPO / Option Codes Build Date / Birthday

Red Corvette nose with chrome crossed-flags emblem

The crossed flags every Corvette wears up front

Numbers & codes

Reference tables to identify original parts.

Engine Codes Casting Numbers Carburetor Codes Axle Codes Transmission Codes Starter Codes Interior Codes Paint / Colors Options Build Dates & Production Original Paperwork

Driving a yellow C3 Corvette with the roof off on a sunny road

The first car I ever drove: Binnie's Buttercup

Restore & modify

How-to guides and project write-ups.

Repair Tips TKO 5-Speed Install ZZ4 Engine Swap Hydroboost Install Wilwood Brakes Fiero Seat Install Build C3 Ramps Luggage Racks Rust Issues Steeroids Parts Manual Specs Manual 2011 Blueprint Restoration Story Clock Repair

Binnie driving his yellow C3 Corvette

Binnie out for a drive in the yellow C3

Owners & community

Reader cars and ways to take part.

C3 Owners Showcase Engine Pics Side Pipes C3 Registry Forum Members Guest Book Share your Corvette »

Corvette Stingray fender script with sky reflected in black and white

That Stingray fender script in black and white

History & fun

Stories, quizzes, videos and oddities.

C3 History Assembly Plant Salvage Yard C3R Retro Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 One of One My Original C3 GM Collection 1 GM Collection 2 C6 Corvelle C3 Crash Corvette Laugh 1982 Promo Video 1953 Olds F-88 My '70 'Cuda

Yellow C3 Corvette in golden evening light

The yellow C3 catching the last light of the day

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Who runs the site and how to reach us.

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