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Apr 7, 2021 | 04:02 PM

Floydy

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Claret versus Red

Hey Guys,

I have a 1980 that is Red on Red. I want to replace faded carpets and door panels etc.. The interior color options for 1980 are Red or Claret and I don't really know what I have as much of it has faded. Is there any way to tell?

Thanks in advance!

Apr 7, 2021 | 04:32 PM

Greg

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What does your trim tag say?

Apr 7, 2021 | 06:03 PM

Bikespace

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Codes are here. Red/Claret was not an offered option, but may have been special ordered.

http://corvettec3.ca/interior.htm

Apr 7, 2021 | 06:33 PM

stingr69

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Red is Red. It is bright almost tomato red.
Claret is wine colored. Its dark.
I doubt you can get them confused.

Apr 7, 2021 | 07:43 PM

Floydy

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What does your trim tag say?

Where might I find that tag?

Apr 7, 2021 | 07:55 PM

Bikespace

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Where might I find that tag?

Inside the driver side door frame. It looks like this (found on the web).

Apr 10, 2021 | 01:16 PM

Floydy

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What does your trim tag say?

Thank you for the great tip on the trim tag. I found out its a 722 trim code which is Red Leather not claret.

Apr 10, 2021 | 03:57 PM

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i prefer a merlot if i can't find beer.

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Apr 10, 2021 | 04:03 PM

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i prefer a merlot if i can't find beer.

Hah, I'm Australian. Merlot is for girls, I encourage you to try a bold Shiraz from Margaret River

Apr 11, 2021 | 01:24 PM

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Hah, I'm Australian. Merlot is for girls, I encourage you to try a bold Shiraz from Margaret River

Ouch!

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