!982 Collector Edition-Info
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!982 Collector Edition-Info
I have in the shop for a few days an 82 Collector.It has 22000 miles on it and I have worked on the car for at least 12 years.I'm about 99.99% sure the car is correct and original.If any of you with 82 Collectors would like some info from this car let me know.
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Originally Posted by C3 RV
Just for my curiosity, how do you release the rear hatch - inside, outside, both? If it has an outside release, is it lockable and is it tied into the door locks?
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I agree, the lift back glass is the one option I wish my non-CE '82 had. I thought about getting a CE instead of a two-tone but research revealed replacement parts for a CE (what's available; the body faded stripes were not) are even more expensive. This steered me back to the two-tone.
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ddbjr-I sent you a pm about your request for pics but it doesnt show that I sent it.I will send you the pics if I can figure out how.You might have to send your e address and I can send them direct.
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ddbjr-I sent you a pm about your request for pics but it doesnt show that I sent it.I will send you the pics if I can figure out how.You might have to send your e address and I can send them direct.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
Wasn't a kit offered in the 80s to install the rear hatch stuff on non-CE bubble-backs?
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I have an '80 and to get to the cargo area, you just push the seat back forward, simple.
My brother has an '82 CE and his drivers side seat back will not push forward. Are we missing something or is their a seat problem? Passenger side works fine.
My brother has an '82 CE and his drivers side seat back will not push forward. Are we missing something or is their a seat problem? Passenger side works fine.
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Originally Posted by Hardrock
I have an '80 and to get to the cargo area, you just push the seat back forward, simple.
My brother has an '82 CE and his drivers side seat back will not push forward. Are we missing something or is their a seat problem? Passenger side works fine.
My brother has an '82 CE and his drivers side seat back will not push forward. Are we missing something or is their a seat problem? Passenger side works fine.
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Technically, my '82 CE has 454 miles on it now - I had to drive it to the storage unit :-) But yes, like the original poster I'm glad to help out if I can. I travel a lot, but I can usually find time to snap a few pics here and there ...
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Technically, my '82 CE has 454 miles on it now - I had to drive it to the storage unit :-) But yes, like the original poster I'm glad to help out if I can. I travel a lot, but I can usually find time to snap a few pics here and there ...
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Originally Posted by dwncchs
Yes he has a small problem.There is a pendulum that swings forward in an accident or hard braking to keep contents behind the seat from coming forward.Sounds like its stuck!
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gq82, I would consider the NCRS thing - But they'd have to come to me! I went today to look at the car, just because. It always makes me smile ...
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Originally Posted by Hardrock
I have an '80 and to get to the cargo area, you just push the seat back forward, simple.
My brother has an '82 CE and his drivers side seat back will not push forward. Are we missing something or is their a seat problem? Passenger side works fine.
My brother has an '82 CE and his drivers side seat back will not push forward. Are we missing something or is their a seat problem? Passenger side works fine.
