Finally
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas via Honolulu TX
Finally
Hey everybody. I am a new member, but I have been reading the forum for a while. I have been dreaming about owning a vette for as long as I can remember. Finally, it happened. I got a 1980 L48 black on black. There was one owner till 2004 who kept all the paperwork, and then two other owners, one had to go to Iraq and sold it, and the other ran into money problems. Unfortunate for them fortunate for me. I don't have any questions yet, just wanted to get into the postings.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: St. Louis Mo
Originally Posted by Cocky B
Hey everybody. I am a new member, but I have been reading the forum for a while. I have been dreaming about owning a vette for as long as I can remember. Finally, it happened. I got a 1980 L48 black on black. There was one owner till 2004 who kept all the paperwork, and then two other owners, one had to go to Iraq and sold it, and the other ran into money problems. Unfortunate for them fortunate for me. I don't have any questions yet, just wanted to get into the postings.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Lakeland Florida
That is a good looking car. I like the shape of the 80-82 vettes. With the amount of documentation you got from the first owner you should be able to keep track of the history on what has been replaced, and when.
Good luck
kdf
Good luck
kdf
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From: James Island South Carolina
Very nice. I have a red 1980. It was beige when I bought. Black is my other favorite color for this year. The fact that yours has a four speed is really cool and rare (I think). Sweet car. Enjoy! 
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Baltimore MD
Noticed that your shift pattern is blacked out on the console plate? You can either paint the pattern white or replace that plate with a new one from Corvette Central or Corvette America. Not an expensive fix at all.
Safety Car
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by IrishJoker
Noticed that your shift pattern is blacked out on the console plate? You can either paint the pattern white or replace that plate with a new one from Corvette Central or Corvette America. Not an expensive fix at all.
use a paint pen from the the craft dept. did the silver on my 81 and you could not tell it from the factory trim
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas via Honolulu TX
Originally Posted by gator79
use a paint pen from the the craft dept. did the silver on my 81 and you could not tell it from the factory trim
