Or the window sticker if available.
Where are 1982 Option codes located?
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Where are 1982 Option codes located?
Being a C5 guy, not sure where to look for the option codes for the 1982's. They are posted in the glove box on the C5's, but need some help on where to look for them on the 82's. Found an 82 I might be interested in, but I want to have them send me the option codes so I can match them up in the Corvette Black Book to make sure that it has all the options I am looking for--that is what few options there are for an 82. Thanks in advance!
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I don't think they are listed on any C3s...only C4s up
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Hey Craig...as others stated, they don't exist on the C3's...easy to find on the C5 huh?
The build sheet is your best bet. Sort of a crap shoot before that. I was skeptical about my alum wheels and glass tops until I got the build sheet 'cause she has so few other options - no power seat, power door locks, rear window defog, power antenna...I look at it this way though, fewer things to break.
You'll love the lines of the '82...won't quite get up and go like the C5 but oh those lines! IMHO the '80 - '82s are a work of art
The build sheet is your best bet. Sort of a crap shoot before that. I was skeptical about my alum wheels and glass tops until I got the build sheet 'cause she has so few other options - no power seat, power door locks, rear window defog, power antenna...I look at it this way though, fewer things to break.
You'll love the lines of the '82...won't quite get up and go like the C5 but oh those lines! IMHO the '80 - '82s are a work of art
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Originally Posted by 2TONE82
Hey Craig...as others stated, they don't exist on the C3's...easy to find on the C5 huh?
The build sheet is your best bet. Sort of a crap shoot before that. I was skeptical about my alum wheels and glass tops until I got the build sheet 'cause she has so few other options - no power seat, power door locks, rear window defog, power antenna...I look at it this way though, fewer things to break.
You'll love the lines of the '82...won't quite get up and go like the C5 but oh those lines! IMHO the '80 - '82s are a work of art
The build sheet is your best bet. Sort of a crap shoot before that. I was skeptical about my alum wheels and glass tops until I got the build sheet 'cause she has so few other options - no power seat, power door locks, rear window defog, power antenna...I look at it this way though, fewer things to break.
You'll love the lines of the '82...won't quite get up and go like the C5 but oh those lines! IMHO the '80 - '82s are a work of art
Thanks again,
Craig
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Originally Posted by Craig2000
Thanks everybody for the info. I guess I will ask and see if they happened to keep the window sticker. Oh, another question, do 82's have retracable shoulder belts? In the pictures they sent, it only looks like it has non-retracable lap belts. Yes, I love the looks of the 82, and since my 2000 is a Hardtop like your Z06, I am looking forward to being able to take the top off and drive around with my son. Also, does the 82 feel like a dog compared to the C5? I am putting down around 420RWHP after my heads and cam, so I know 200hp at the crank is not going to feel near like that, but hopefully with the tall first gear is will still pull hard.
Thanks again,
Craig
Thanks again,
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Originally Posted by We Gone
If you have the VIN# you may be able to get a copy of the window & build sheet from the National Corvette Museum. As far as comparing the C3 with a C5 no way technology marches on..However, with the C3 you will get an arm out the window cruiser you cannot beat for looks. It has only one retractable belt much like a C5.
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Originally Posted by Craig2000
Also, does the 82 feel like a dog compared to the C5? I am putting down around 420RWHP after my heads and cam, so I know 200hp at the crank is not going to feel near like that, but hopefully with the tall first gear is will still pull hard.
As other's posted, see if you can get a VIN and then hit the NCM website for a build sheet...$25 I think. Other than owner history you'll have no idea what came on the car.
Good luck, let us know if you have any other questions/concerns about the '82...someone on this side (C3) knows the answer. Post the pics here if you want...I'm sure we can steer you in the right direction
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