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I believe I have asked this question before but it's been awhile so I'll ask again. I have a 1980 Corvette with a 1979 front clip. Does anyone know if Chevy ever built any Corvettes like this? I have tried numerous times to trace previous owners but have not had any luck. Thanks.

Problem solved! Vice grips!

Thanks, but not exactly what I need. I have a new retaining ring, emblem and cap. The emblem and retaining ring mount on 3 "posts?" within the cap. These posts then have to be flattened in order to keep the emblem and retaining ring in place. My problem is how to flatten those posts.

Hello. Last Sunday while I was driving along my horn button dropped off into my lap after hitting a bump in the road. After looking at it I could see that someone had kind of pieced it together. I purchased a new horn button kit which arrived today. In trying to assemble it I was confused...

All emblems are from a 1980 vehicle. I wish I had the ability to drop the gas tank and see if the build sheet still exists. Oh well. I really appreciate the interesting responses and comments. I guess the who and why of the front clip shall forever remain a mystery. Thanks guys.:thumb

The tag is showing that the car is black when in fact it is yellow right down to every nook and cranny including the engine block being yellow. If the car was originally black someone went to some great lengths to paint every square inch. Also the statement from GM stating something like...

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Really not looking for any recourse, just curious.

The VIN says 1980. I tried to locate the build sheet on top of the gas tank but couldn't find anything. Oddly enough the trim tag is not a genuine GM tag and says the car should be black. The car is actually yellow and was yellow in 2002 when it was appraised. The VIN also indicates the...

Does anyone know of any way to trace the history of a 1980 Corvette VIN? I was at a car show last month when a guy came up to me and asked when I had changed the front clip of my 1980 Corvette. Seems somewhere down the line someone had changed the front clip to that of one from 1979. I...

I have a problem with my 1980 Corvette transmission/shifter not always engaging when I shift into forward. I have to take it out of forward and then shift it again. Any ideas? I had the transmission tuned and the shop could not find anything wrong.

I purchased a 1980 Corvette last summer (2015). It does not have a spare tire. From my research I have found the original was a P195/80D15 which is impossible to locate. Any suggestions as to what I can use as a replacement for the upcoming summer?

Problem solved After following all the suggestions I received I purchased a replacement socket at Autozone. I clipped the original socket and connector and connected the wires using heatsink butt connectors. Problem solved. Thanks for all the suggestions.

I have a problem where my right front park/turn signal is not working properly. The turn signal blinks but very faintly. The parking light does not come on at all when the headlights are on. I have tried to find a replacement socket and pigtail but haven't had any luck. I can find the socket...

I have pretty much settled on the mounted seat covers. My confusion is with the bolster. From what I have been reading is that I probably should stick with the 2 inch. My next problem will be disassembling the old cushions and replacing the new. Thanks.

I am looking to replace the seats (there's a suprise) in my 1980 Corvette. I have been researching mounted seat covers and think that might be the way to go. I have a few questions. 1. I have 2' bolsters now. Will a 4" work in the existing seats? 2. Are the mounted seat covers a good choice...

I recently purchased what was described as a "mechanically sound" 1980 Corvette. I have discovered some problems. First of all when the engine is at normal operating temperature and I either place the transmission in park or reverse and attempt to shift back into "3" the transmission doesn't...