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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Hi Guys, I am from the c4 forum and found this in my hatch when I bought my car but dont know what it is for. One person said it has "c3" style lettering..anyone recognize? Thanks
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http://youtu.be/pSklmEkoAw8
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Looks like lettering from a late model C3 - 1980-1982? I'll defer to other members from that era to chime in.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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it is nothing that any car came from the factory with, that I can tell you.
Lupig is right about the font of the letters, definitely 80-82 circa.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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can't identify the "part" but it doesn't look like anything OEM to me.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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An aftermarket plug cover of some type?
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Definately looking like its aftermarket. Maybe someone may have seen one at some point in their lives
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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I can abalouy without a doubt call it a watchamacallitthingamabopper, hope this helps
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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How about a custom made radio delete plate?
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I think you could wear it as an indestructible "bowtie: to a drunkin party.
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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman
I can abalouy without a doubt call it a watchamacallitthingamabopper, hope this helps
I think the technical parts name is a DOOGIE.. pronounced... Doo-Gee

atleast that is what my old man would have called anything he couldn't identify... and father always knew best... LOL

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thank goodness you didnt think it was a doobie, we would have had to worry bout you.......also
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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman
thank goodness you didnt think it was a doobie, we would have had to worry bout you.......also
The well informed know the difference between a doogie and a doobie.
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old age has its advantages and vice versa
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