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Sep 2, 2008 | 09:11 PM

bbrunson

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Identify this part!!!

Hello everyone! My father-in-law and I just purchased a 1980 to restore. The piece under the bumper has been knocked up into the bumper, we are guessing by a curb. What is this piece called?

Sep 2, 2008 | 09:17 PM

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Hello everyone! My father-in-law and I just purchased a 1980 to restore. The piece under the bumper has been knocked up into the bumper, we are guessing by a curb. What is this piece called?

Hi, I believe it's called the center or lower valance panel...TM

Sep 2, 2008 | 09:22 PM

bbrunson

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Thank you so much! I appreciate your help!

Sep 2, 2008 | 09:29 PM

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My guess is that it's the front air dam extension. Look on Corvette Centrals webiste, they have some good diagrams.

Tim

Sep 2, 2008 | 09:31 PM

bbrunson

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Thanks Tim...

Sep 2, 2008 | 09:48 PM

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If it is black plastic, it's the air dam/spoiler; if it is painted body color, it's the valence. The latter is a 'glassed-in' panel on the body.

Sep 3, 2008 | 01:34 AM

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Maybe this will help if it's damaged.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/80-82...=p4506.c0.m245

Sep 3, 2008 | 10:49 PM

CJ 77

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I just happened to be looking in a Paragon catalog and they refer it to as "front lower radiator air deflector" page 104. Its (2) pieces left and right hand.
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Sep 4, 2008 | 08:50 AM

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Are you referring to the tow hook?? Most of them get bent by hitting the curb

Sep 4, 2008 | 09:47 AM

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Are you referring to the tow hook?? Most of them get bent by hitting the curb

Post a better pic. There is a metal hook under the 80-82s just about where your arrow points.

My advice is to purchase the 1980 assembly instruction manual (AIM) and possibly the GM Chassis and Service manaul. I think you and your father-in-law will find each will be a big help on the '80.

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