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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 07:55 AM
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Will the taillights from my 78 fit in an 81 bumper cover or do I have to get ones for 81?
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 08:15 AM
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you need to get a catalog from one of the vendors, they help determine what will fit what years. Most are free. go on line to order one from zip or corvette america etc. or just go on line and check. do some research before asking questions.
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 08:25 AM
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you need to get a catalog from one of the vendors, they help determine what will fit what years. Most are free. go on line to order one from zip or corvette america etc. or just go on line and check. do some research before asking questions.
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 09:00 AM
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you need to get a catalog from one of the vendors, they help determine what will fit what years. Most are free. go on line to order one from zip or corvette america etc. or just go on line and check. do some research before asking questions.
It's just one simple question that I thought someone would have firsthand knowledge of. Evidently you don't so why even respond?
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Originally Posted by VETTE N ME
It's just one simple question that I thought someone would have firsthand knowledge of. Evidently you don't so why even respond?
I put the 81 rear rear bumper cover on my 78 vette, yes they will fit, but i had to make some spacers that go between the bumper cover and the tail light mount, there was a gap.
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Who makes your 81 bumper cover? Contact the manufacturer. They usually specify which tail lights you have to use with their cover.

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Who makes your 81 bumper cover? Contact the manufacturer. They usually specify which tail lights you have to use with their cover.

It's Factory OEM from another Vette. I bought it used.
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I put the 81 rear rear bumper cover on my 78 vette, yes they will fit, but i had to make some spacers that go between the bumper cover and the tail light mount, there was a gap.
THANK YOU!!! Now that's what I'm talking about!! Firsthand knowledge!! I appreciate ya Man!!
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It's just one simple question that I thought someone would have firsthand knowledge of. Evidently you don't so why even respond?

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you have the bumper, and you probably have the lights, so put them in the bumper and see if they fit.
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Originally Posted by kwplot34
...i had to make some spacers that go between the bumper cover and the tail light mount, there was a gap....
FYI: stock 80-82 tail lghts use these for mounting to the bumper cover.

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
FYI: stock 80-82 tail lghts use these for mounting to the bumper cover.

75 - 82 use the same mounting studs.
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