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Old Feb 21, 2021 | 12:34 PM
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This part on my corvette is a rusty and I would like tto change it but can't find it anywhere.
In assembly manual it is marked as:
3977715 plate asm-inner seat belt mtc



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Old Feb 21, 2021 | 01:03 PM
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Since you'll have to take the old one out to put a new one in anyway, how about removing the old one and having it glass beaded/sand blasted to determine whether you really need to find a replacement?
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Originally Posted by 67:72
Since you'll have to take the old one out to put a new one in anyway, how about removing the old one and having it glass beaded/sand blasted to determine whether you really need to find a replacement?
Unfortunately I need a new one. One part of it is missing.
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Try using Google to search for Used Corvette Part Sellers. I spoke with a place on the East Coast, but don’t recall the name. I did purchase a part from a place in CA, look on eBay for Specific Year Corvette parts, filter them with used, Chevrolet, GM. Even if they don’t list the part you are seeking, they may have it on a salvage car.
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Try Big City Corvettes. I've had good luck with them. I found them on E-bay.
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I have one here from a 74 , looks exactly the same as the 71 picture except it is dirty and has some surface rust. I am never going to use it .



It has DE 14715 stamped on it . You can have it for postage if you want.
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Originally Posted by bazza77
I have one here from a 74 , looks exactly the same as the 71 picture except it is dirty and has some surface rust. I am never going to use it .

It has DE 14715 stamped on it . You can have it for postage if you want.

wow..pretty cool...
looks like inner seat belt reinforcement

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A very kind offer!
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The part 3977715 was discontinued in the late 70's early 80's with no part number change.
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