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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Greetings from Coastal NC!

I am kinda new to Corvettes (Had 1 in 1979) I recently purchased a 1969 427 Convertable (to be restored) and a 1981 Coupe. Pictures to be posted soon!

I have a question om my 81. I thought that all 81 vettes are L-81's I see some people listing 81's as L82's. If in fact I am mistaken on the 1981, how do I find out if I have an L82?

Thanks for any assistance. Proud to be in the forum.

David
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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I answered the same post in the General section. Here it is again.
Only one engine in 81.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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ditto duke. only one engine in '81. anything advertised as something else is false.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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Yup...they're right. I had an 81 with an L-81 and thats all they offered. Also first year for the CCC controls and fiberglass rear springs in the automatics. I loved that car. Shouldn't have sold it.
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