Topic: C5 Corvette

1 chapters across the catalog

Feeling Fat?
Episode 26 46:45 - 49:11

26: Feeling Fat?

Chevrolet Corvette History, Fiberglass Degradation, Garage Fire Incident

A 1975 Corvette Stingray is discussed, noting the tendency for its plastic and fiberglass components to degrade over time. An anecdote from Belgium describes a C5 Corvette owner who accidentally destroyed the car's door and flooded a house after a garage door opener caught fire, causing a panicked reverse maneuver that ruptured a boiler.