1981 Documentation

[platato]

1981 Documentation (NEW L@@K)

Hi all!

I have embarked upon an exhaustive search in an attempt to locate any and all original GM publication, document, tag, sticker, grease pencil mark, vintage article etc.which is correct for a 1981 Corvette. Has anyone compiled a list of what is out there? Does anyone have anything extra they would barter, sell etc. ?

Follow down the thread for a list of what I have verified exists and please help me complete this list. If you can post a good picture of the item I sure would appreciate it

If you have anything for sale or barter (ESPECIALLY THE PAMPHLETS WHICH CAME WITH THE OWNERS MANUAL)I can be emailed directly @ platato@yahoo.com and thanks for your help!!


;help

 

[mmize]

I would LOVE to have the same information once you've have compiled your list. We currently have the both dealer's brochures and the owner's manual. Thanks.

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/haggardfan/

 

[Yoda]

A good place to start might be:
http://www.l81vetteregistry.com

as for numbers of 1981's check out this THREAD or this Thread they are a bit dated now, but it may give you an idea of what the Registry is doing

 

[Dave L.]

documents

platato - here is the documentation I have on my car.
Tire warranty booklet,original owners warranty book,maintenance schedule,power protection plus booklet,consumer information papers,radio owners manual,owners manual,original 1981 dealer order cataolg for all 1981 models including corvette,1981 corvette showroom brochure(not shown) and of course the original window sticker.

Dave

 

[platato]

GRRRRRRRRT!

Burglar,

I wish you could see me jumpin up and down right now! Not only do I know what was supposed to be there but I have a great pic (hope you don't mind that I saved it) of the pamphlets. You are the man!! This answers a big question that has been bugging me for 5 years. I did contact the L-81 registry, my dream is to have a place we could all go to see a list and pics of EVERYTHING related to the 1981 Corvette. I have a pretty good list compiled and quite a few pics of things like dealer posters, brochures, Corvette News, promos, dealer postcard etc.

Thanks again for posting your reply. Now all I have to do is find the pamphlets. If there's anyone out there that can help, please email me @ platato@yahoo.com or post here

STW Platato:BOW

 

[Rob]

Re: GRRRRRRRRT!

Burglar,

I wish you could see me jumpin up and down right now! Not only do I know what was supposed to be there but I have a great pic (hope you don't mind that I saved it) of the pamphlets. You are the man!! This answers a big question that has been bugging me for 5 years. I did contact the L-81 registry, my dream is to have a place we could all go to see a list and pics of EVERYTHING related to the 1981 Corvette. I have a pretty good list compiled and quite a few pics of things like dealer posters, brochures, Corvette News, promos, dealer postcard etc.

Thanks again for posting your reply. Now all I have to do is find the pamphlets. If there's anyone out there that can help, please email me @ platato@yahoo.com or post here

STW Platato:BOW

You may also enjoy this small section of the Corvette Action Center:

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/cgi-bin/archives/imageFolio.cgi?direct=1968_-_1982/1981

 

[platato]

HERES WHAT I KNOW EXISTS

Here you go guys! These are the items I have verified exist for the 1981 Corvette. I know there are more items out there and would greatly appreciate any updates to this list. Keep checking this list as I will update it sometimes daily. I have photos available for alot of these items if you need them. Please leave some feedback if you think this thread is worthwhile. My next project will be the 78 Pacecar.

1981 Window Sticker
1981 Dealer Invoice (originals are non-existant if you don't have yours)
1981 Build Sheet (see top of gas tank)
1968-82 NCRS 4"X6" Specifications Guide
1980-82 NCRS Techinical Information Info Manual & Judging Guide
1978-82 NCRS Operations Manual and Performance Verification Test Guide
1953-82 NCRS Corvette Birthday Book
1981 Dealer give-away items with their logo etc. (see dealer)
1980 GM Annual Report (1981 Car Lineup)
1981 GM Annual Report (1981 but 1982 car lineup)
1981 GM New Products Highlights
1981 Chevrolet New Product Features Manual
1981 GM Corvette Service Manual
1981 Corvette Assembly Manual
1953-1981 GM Illustration Catalog for Chevrolet Corvette (9/80)
1953-82 Corvette Parts & Illus Catalog (effective 12/83)
1976-1981 2 Volume Parts List/Interchange Manual
1981 Dealership Time & Labor Guide
1953-1981 Parts & Illustration Dealer Microfische
1981 Dupont Dealer Paint Chip Set
1981 Chevy's Exterior Colors for 1981 Pamphlet
1981 Dealer's Paint Sample Booklet (4X2 ) Passenger Cars and Corvette, Contains 41 Paint Chips
1981 Corvette News (6 issues)
1981 Corvette 3 piece Dealer Poster Set (paper)
1981 Corvette 3 piece Dealer Poster Set (cardboard)
1981 Sales Brochure Corvette Only (Bowling Green)
1981 Sales Brochure Corvette Only (St. Louis)
1981 Sales Brochure (all models)
1981 Original Brochure Artist Paste Up
1981 Corvette Dealer Album (includes all models)
1981 Carburetor Service manual (April 1981)
1981 Vette Vues Magazine (Last St. Louis Corvette) Oct 1981
1981 Salesperson's Study Guide
1981 Corvette Owners Manual
1981 Corvette Shop Manual Table of Contents (custom)
1981 GM Maintenance Schedule for Gasoline Fueled Passenger Cars (glovebox pamphlet)
1981 Corvette Salesman Postcard
1981 Magazine Ad “Mission”
1981 Magazine Ad “Mission” (2 pages)
1981 Mar/Apr "Go", Goodyear Tire Dealer Magazine, Vol. 71, #2, Corvette at Daytona
1981 General Motors Restoration Kit (free if you call GM)
1981 Service Bulletins
1981 Recalls
1981 Notice T tops dated 3-1-79 pt#14004695 (glovebox pamphlet)
1981 Goodyear Limited Warranty Tire (glovebox pamphlet)
1981 Power Protection Plus (glovebox pamphlet)
1981 ETR Sound Systems (glovebox pamphlet)
1981 Chevrolet Consumer Information (glovebox pamphlet)
1981 Chevrolet New Car Warranty Information (glovebox pamphlet)
1981 Promotional Model (Silver, Red/Orange & Dark Blue)
1981 3” Pinback Button "Chevy's Up Ahead In '81"
1981 Autoweek Corvette On Cover
1981 Road & Track (road test)
1981 Press/Media kit
1981 Factory 8X10 Photos
1981 Bowling Green Plant Tour Handout (1st Corvette)
1981 Dealership Paper Plate, Paper Cup & Matchbook
1981 Dash Plaque (0riginally ordered through Corvette News)
1981 Expansion Tank Cap Decal “Notice Engine Coolant Only”
1981 Fan Warning Decal “Caution Fan”
1981 Emissions Decal (inside, lower left hood)
1981 Keep Your GM Car All GM Decal “FY 25040289”
1981 Cargo Box Decals “Jacking Instr & Stowage” (2 Piece)
1981 Cargo Box Decal “Aluminum Wheels”
1981 Air Conditioning Compressor Decal “Delco Air” etc.
1981 VIN Decal Drivers Door (typed)
1981 Tire Pressure Decal (typed has tire size, looks like VIN decal” also on drivers door
1981 Wiper Motor Label
Grease Pen Marks (both rear wheel wells)
Grease Pen Marks (under both license plates)


P.S. I kinda stole this from the NCRS thread. It is a compilation of three posts that I thought would be helpful here.....

Jim Mattison, is the individual responsible for setting up the Pontiac Historical Service is leading the project to get the “missing” Corvette records to the public. Jim's company, Automotive Services Corporation (parent company of PHS) was contracted by Chevrolet about two years ago to try and "find the records"; I understand he has made some progress. Muscle Car Review issue, spring 2003, has a progress report on how Jim is doing. I (Platato) Emailed Jim directly and will post his response here!

STW! Platato

 

[hbonnette]

Update on 1981 documentation

Hello all. This is my first time posting to this forum. I just purchased my 1981 Corvette about a month ago and I love it. It is the 219th one off of the Bowling Green assembly line (beige/bronze two tone with 4-speed). I have now read every thread on this forum! I read with great interest the "1981 Documentation" thread which was started back in 2003, almost 10 years ago. I did not notice anyone comment about the letter from the Bowling Green plant manager asking for owners of early Bowling Green cars to send in their comments about the car. That letter was in my car along with the owner's manual. Has anyone else seen this letter? I wonder when the Bowling Green assembly plant stop placing these letters in the cars. If anyone is interested in seeing a picture of this letter, let me know and I will post a picture.

 

[bill81vette]

1st welcome to CAC!!!!
2nd be sure to stop by the L-81 registry and register your '81!!!!
The L81 Corvette Registry here's a link....
3rd,If you have an original letter from 1981,perhaps the original owner made a copy of it and sent it in.....
anyway,I would keep it with the vette as part of your original papers that came with the vette.JMHO..