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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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My spare tire light on my 82 has discenergrated and can't find a replacement. They show the liscense plate light will work which I bought but it's completely different. What can I do for this??
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What are you wanting to do? Replace the bulb?
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The 75-82 license lamp, is often advertised as being the 78-82 spare tire lamp, but it's not correct for an 80-82.

The 75-82 Corvette license lamp, was used on 78-79 Corvettes as the spare tire lamp. The 80 and 81-82 Corvettes, used a unique lamp, that was different than the license lamp.

I'm not aware of any source for a new or repro 81-82 lamp, but you may be able to find a good used one.
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What are you wanting to do? Replace the bulb?
No replace the housing.
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Originally Posted by gbvette62
The 75-82 license lamp, is often advertised as being the 78-82 spare tire lamp, but it's not correct for an 80-82.

The 75-82 Corvette license lamp, was used on 78-79 Corvettes as the spare tire lamp. The 80 and 81-82 Corvettes, used a unique lamp, that was different than the license lamp.

I'm not aware of any source for a new or repro 81-82 lamp, but you may be able to find a good used one.
Oh crap, yea I've been looking for a used one but so far no luck.
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Originally Posted by alconk
No replace the housing.
If memory serves, the housing is plastic and part of the rear harness. Try Corvette Mack through his store in eBay. If Mack has one, he'll list it for you.

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