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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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I have an '80 that I am trying to get back original and need to find a black plastic distributor cover. I have found some on Ebay that say they are from an '80 and an '81. Both look basically the same except for the "legs" that extend down the sides to cover the plug wires. The length of the legs varies between covers. Was there a difference in the covers during these years? Has Bubba taken a hacksaw to the legs?
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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I believe one "leg" on the 81s was actually shorter than on the 78
thru 80 ones. Bubba was the one Who took all of'em off and threw"em
away. Thank You Bubba.
Did a little more research, they are the same from 78 thru 81. The
82 had the short passenger side "leg".

Last edited by chevylit; Mar 31, 2006 at 07:45 AM. Reason: wrong info
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