81 Convertible
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I totally agree with Paul. The pipes are fine on some cars, but the whole concept of an 80-82 convertible is that they didnt make one stock. When you make it custom-looking, you lose that.
I like the TPI idea. I had one on a '63 roadster; very cool.
I like the TPI idea. I had one on a '63 roadster; very cool.
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ok i can see your point that way...........but i'm sure it makes a no horsepower car sound GRRRRREAT !!!
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ill see if i can get a sound clip..it does help the car alot with the sound.
To be honest...I hate sidepipes on later model vettes...and most vettes in general. On this one it just seemed to work, and if it was any other color than white...I wouldnt have them.
To be honest...I hate sidepipes on later model vettes...and most vettes in general. On this one it just seemed to work, and if it was any other color than white...I wouldnt have them.
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Seatbelt wise i just used lap belts..bolts to the floor spots on both sides of seats. A person could install them just like factory...but would have to make/convert a mount
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Here's another:
This is an 81 which frequented eBay for a while with a story from the seller about it being one of nine commissioned by GM in 1983 for retiring executives. Assembled in Canada by retired St. Louis "convertible line" employees.
The story is complete BS, but the workmanship is excellent.
This is an 81 which frequented eBay for a while with a story from the seller about it being one of nine commissioned by GM in 1983 for retiring executives. Assembled in Canada by retired St. Louis "convertible line" employees.
The story is complete BS, but the workmanship is excellent.
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Here's another:
This is an 81 which frequented eBay for a while with a story from the seller about it being one of nine commissioned by GM in 1983 for retiring executives. Assembled in Canada by retired St. Louis "convertible line" employees.
The story is complete BS, but the workmanship is excellent.
This is an 81 which frequented eBay for a while with a story from the seller about it being one of nine commissioned by GM in 1983 for retiring executives. Assembled in Canada by retired St. Louis "convertible line" employees.
The story is complete BS, but the workmanship is excellent.
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