My New 1980

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 15, 2022 | 04:42 PM

JiminSTLouis

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 274

Likes: 290

From: in St. Louis

My New 1980

Hi everyone

I posted a few exterior photos of my new corvette in the Intro forum so this will mainly focus on the interior and engine. I’m looking forward to participating and learning from everyone.

Thanks for looking.

Attached Images

Apr 15, 2022 | 04:54 PM

JiminSTLouis

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 274

Likes: 290

From: in St. Louis

A couple of pictures I forgot to add. The original window sticker and build sheet.

Apr 15, 2022 | 05:06 PM

4-vettes

Race Director

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 13,068

Likes: 7,678

From: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

2025 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified

2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified

2022 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified

Cruise-In VIII Veteran

Nice looking car!

And Welcome to the Forum!

Apr 15, 2022 | 05:08 PM

JiminSTLouis

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 274

Likes: 290

From: in St. Louis

You’ll notice from the window sticker that I have the V54 Roof Panel Carrier. I haven’t even taken the brackets out of the bag yet, nor have I removed the roof panels yet. You can see the bracket attach points here. Of the 40,614 vettes built in 1980, 3,755 had this option.

Apr 15, 2022 | 05:17 PM

Last Triumph

Drifting

Joined: Aug 2017

Posts: 1,433

Likes: 351

What a lovely example.

Apr 15, 2022 | 05:34 PM

JiminSTLouis

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 274

Likes: 290

From: in St. Louis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last Triumph

What a lovely example.

Thanks! I’ve been looking for months for a C3 and a lot of Vettes look great in the pictures, but when you get there… 🤮

But this one is truly as nice as it looks.

jim

Apr 15, 2022 | 05:55 PM

JiminSTLouis

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 274

Likes: 290

From: in St. Louis

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4-vettes

Nice looking car!

And Welcome to the Forum!

Thanks!

Apr 15, 2022 | 06:24 PM

red topless gator

Melting Slicks

Joined: Nov 2000

Posts: 2,507

Likes: 114

From: St. Louis Mo

Nice!

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor

Joe Kucinski

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Joe Kucinski

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Joe Kucinski

2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Joe Kucinski

10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)

Joe Kucinski

10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!

Brett Foote

Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

Joe Kucinski

Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!

Michael S. Palmer

5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!

Joe Kucinski

7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette

Pouria Savadkouei

Apr 15, 2022 | 06:33 PM

PARANORMAL

SUPPORT AUTISM

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 1,954

Likes: 48

From: Suffolk County New York

St. Jude Donor '10, '14

Welcome to the Forum. Beautiful, clean car. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask and search the forum. I had my shares of Vettes. I currently have an 82, I' am addicted to the Corvette. I own an H1 and the 82. They both keep by brain clear!

Apr 15, 2022 | 06:46 PM

#10

Fly skids up!

Melting Slicks

Joined: May 2021

Posts: 2,246

Likes: 1,289

From: Fleming Island, FL

Beautiful car!
Olivia Newton John? You need some Black Sabbath 8 track tapes in there!

Apr 15, 2022 | 07:01 PM

#11

ChiliPepperGarage

Melting Slicks

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 2,652

Likes: 629

From: Rural North West NV

Beautiful! Love the red on red.

Apr 15, 2022 | 07:26 PM

#12

JiminSTLouis

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 274

Likes: 290

From: in St. Louis

Thanks everyone! I’m really enjoying the car. I was surprised to find the 8 tracks in the glove box, and excited the player works. It sounds great too.

I blew my first fuse. The previous owner reported the glovebox light didn’t work. As I was poking around with the switch, it shorted out. Turns out the ground wire slipped off. It’s all fixed now. My First Repair!

Apr 15, 2022 | 08:55 PM

#13

Ron71

Burning Brakes

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 880

Likes: 156

From: Oswego IL

Looks great. You may already know this, but flip your center console cushion so that the rectangular part is at the front of the car and the flared out section is at the rear. The flared out section will nestle behind the rear of each seat.

Apr 15, 2022 | 09:41 PM

#14

JiminSTLouis

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 274

Likes: 290

From: in St. Louis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron71

HA… thanks for that. That’s how it was when I received it from the previous owner. I’m going to the garage right now to change it.

Apr 15, 2022 | 09:51 PM

#15

JiminSTLouis

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 274

Likes: 290

From: in St. Louis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron71

All fixed! 😉

Apr 16, 2022 | 12:18 PM

#16

calwldlife

Team Owner

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 53,648

Likes: 878

From: Southern Cal Ca

St. Jude Donor '22

looks dealer fresh

Apr 16, 2022 | 12:28 PM

#17

mark79,80

Melting Slicks

Joined: Oct 2000

Posts: 2,142

Likes: 195

From: Englewood FL

Beautiful car! One of my favorite combinations is a red on red 1980. Looks like it is in real nice original condition.

Last edited by mark79,80; Apr 16, 2022 at 03:36 PM.

Apr 16, 2022 | 12:30 PM

#18

OldCarBum

Race Director

Joined: Mar 2016

Posts: 14,154

Likes: 7,941

From: Napa Valley California

Congratulations and welcome to the forum.
Beautiful 80!
The glove box light probably failed because it was embarrassed for you to see the titles on those 8 track tapes.