What would your rather own?
Melting Slicks
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From: Tolar Texas
'79 or '80. You really can't go wrong either way. In stock trim, I lean toward the '80-'82 but when tastefully modified I'd be hard pressed to have a preference between the two.
I really like the '79 Corvette's when they are trimmed out like MassVette's. His '79 has long been one of my favorite C3's on the forum.
I can't seem to find a side view of his Vette but for some reason it looks longer, leaner, and meaner than the average C3.
I really like the '79 Corvette's when they are trimmed out like MassVette's. His '79 has long been one of my favorite C3's on the forum.
I can't seem to find a side view of his Vette but for some reason it looks longer, leaner, and meaner than the average C3.
Drifting
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From: Upstate South Carolina
Originally Posted by 69FASTFUN
I am a chrome bumper guy, but I would take the 80 with a L82 4sp because that is the last year for L82 or the 4sp.
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Ca
Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
80. The body...if for no other reason
The integrated front bumper looks a little cleaner but still their both great looking cars.There was some marginal improvement in the airflow for the 1980 yr.1980 was the yr. the Corvette started to lose weight..other than that its the same car basically.
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Ca
Originally Posted by mstanton
You couldn't get 4 speed with L-82 in 80. All 80 L-82's were auto.
Safety Car
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From: Concord VA, U.S.A.
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
Originally Posted by Ak. Mal
I thought from 80-82 the only hood available was the tear drop without a raised cowl. I just wish anyone made a teardrop with a 2" cowl. I could use a little extra room under there.
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
Originally Posted by 1Cool80
I see where Mid America motorworks offers this one (part # 608-135) from ACI. But I think it only adds 1 1/4" inner clearance.
Thanks for the part number but
Order Total $733.98
Safety Car
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From: Sherwood Park Alberta
While I like the rear bumper of the 80, I like the "classic Stingray" styling of the 79 front end. Also I was never fond of that big back window on either car. The 85 MPH speedo is not too appealing either. So, I guess I'd take a 79 with an 80 bumper.
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From: Concord VA, U.S.A.
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
Originally Posted by Ak. Mal
Thanks for the part number but
**** that. I'll buy a used hood for $100 and a case of beer for < $20 and get busy making my own hood with some fiberglass.
**** that. I'll buy a used hood for $100 and a case of beer for < $20 and get busy making my own hood with some fiberglass.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Schaumburg IL
Originally Posted by Ak. Mal
I thought from 80-82 the only hood available was the tear drop without a raised cowl.
I just wish anyone made a teardrop with a 2" cowl. I could use a little extra room under there.
I just wish anyone made a teardrop with a 2" cowl. I could use a little extra room under there.
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Ca
Originally Posted by Kilroy1024
Well, I always thought that the 80-82's were overdone with too many spoilers and vents and things.
I prefer the 78-79 look which is cleaner and closer to the 68-72 style which everyone loves.
What surprises me, is that the majority prefer 80-82.
I haven't actually counted, but it has to be 3 or 4 to 1.
I find it interesting that people love the 68-72 chrome bumpers.
But when the bumpers went rubber, people didn't like them very much
But when the rubber bumpers went extreme,
with spoilers and a "Leno" chin, they seem to fall in love again.
What's with that?
I prefer the 78-79 look which is cleaner and closer to the 68-72 style which everyone loves.
What surprises me, is that the majority prefer 80-82.
I haven't actually counted, but it has to be 3 or 4 to 1.
I find it interesting that people love the 68-72 chrome bumpers.
But when the bumpers went rubber, people didn't like them very much
But when the rubber bumpers went extreme,
with spoilers and a "Leno" chin, they seem to fall in love again.
What's with that?
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Schaumburg IL
Originally Posted by MIKER
'79 or '80. You really can't go wrong either way. In stock trim, I lean toward the '80-'82 but when tastefully modified I'd be hard pressed to have a preference between the two.
I really like the '79 Corvette's when they are trimmed out like MassVette's. His '79 has long been one of my favorite C3's on the forum.
I can't seem to find a side view of his Vette but for some reason it looks longer, leaner, and meaner than the average C3.
I really like the '79 Corvette's when they are trimmed out like MassVette's. His '79 has long been one of my favorite C3's on the forum.
I can't seem to find a side view of his Vette but for some reason it looks longer, leaner, and meaner than the average C3.
Instructor
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From: port orange fla.
Originally Posted by MotorHead
WHen I was looking for a C3 the only body style I was interested in was the 80-82, I thought it was the meanest looking Vette out there.
I bought a 81 4sp and not once did I regret my decision.
After a few upgrades [eng.] I believe i got the best of both performance and styling.