80 v. 81 Crossed Flags Differences?
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80 v. 81 Crossed Flags Differences?
The Corvette Black Book says that from 80 to 81, the "emblems did change slightly." Can anyone define those changes? Per chance, were the 80 flags a bit narrower? I ask because the emblem I received from Ecklers to mount on the wheel center cap looks a bit different from the rest on the car.
Why yes, I am feeling a bit **** retentive today. This is what happens when you spend all morning searching EDI files for good test data.
Why yes, I am feeling a bit **** retentive today. This is what happens when you spend all morning searching EDI files for good test data.
Last edited by C3 RV; Mar 28, 2006 at 11:40 AM.
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by hdman1962
The last mag I got from Ecklers said they have the front emblem for the 81 model ,says in ( ) has black edge the price is 29.99,I need to get one as mine now sports the 80 model front emblem 
Melting Slicks
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I have an 80's front emblem on my desk. It was advertised as an '81.
On the back, one of the tabs is broken off, but I think you glue it down as they are not threaded. Looks good!! Not perfect, but I'd say 80% of a new one.
PM me your address...........I'll send it to ya. It's just a paper weight now!!
On the back, one of the tabs is broken off, but I think you glue it down as they are not threaded. Looks good!! Not perfect, but I'd say 80% of a new one.
PM me your address...........I'll send it to ya. It's just a paper weight now!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Originally Posted by IrishJoker
Good luck, I'd call them first before I ordered on-line. When I did the repaint and pulled all the emblems off my 81, I could find the gas cap everywhere but the front emblem is no longer made by GM and 3rd party inventories were depleted. I re-badged with 80 - there is no difference between 80 and 81, (found the 80 front on ebay - paid $60.00 at the time - so others selling for $150 for NOS). Some have said the 80 won't work on an 81 and vice versa - found that not to be true. The 80 slipped right into the same holes as the 81 I pulled off.
Pro
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From: Juneau AK
Originally Posted by IrishJoker
Good luck, I'd call them first before I ordered on-line.
What he said next I can't quote here (it being a "G" rated forum and all), but it was something along the line of, "those stupid $%^(*&^ idiots!!! Are you telling me those %^$#@& did that again?"
I started to laugh and he came back with, "Oh sorry, but this ain't the first time this has happened."
Oh well, there's always e-bay and a C-note for a correct NOS '81 nose emblem....
kdlp
Racer
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From: Boise ID
I'd love to get a new one too, and get some hope whenever I get a new Eckler's, but then I check the website... Never there.
I've never understood why every other year is readily available, just not mine.
Oh well. If anyone finds an aftermarket supply of them (I'm too cheap for the real thing) Post it here in BIG LETTERS so I'll see it!!
Dan