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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 06:22 PM
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I was fixing to paint my Steering Column Bell Cover and noticed someone drilled rather crudely a couple of holes in the side. All I can find is 69-75 covers, does anyone know where I can get a cover for an 82?

This is the photo of the 69-75 and it looks identical to my 82... except maybe longer?



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I was fixing to paint my Steering Column Bell Cover and noticed someone drilled rather crudely a couple of holes in the side. All I can find is 69-75 covers, does anyone know where I can get a cover for an 82?

This is the photo of the 69-75 and it looks identical to my 82... except maybe longer?



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I believe all 80-82 should be similar. Have you tried Corvette Central, or Top Flight Corvettes. That is where I would start, if not there are a couple of corvette salvage yards in Texas.
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I believe all 80-82 should be similar. Have you tried Corvette Central, or Top Flight Corvettes. That is where I would start, if not there are a couple of corvette salvage yards in Texas.
I tried Zip, Corvette Central and Top Flight and none had that part for an 82.

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If someone with a 69-75 can give me a rough measurement of the height of the bell cover I could compare that to mine.

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I did find out from a local guy that used to rebuild C3's that the only difference is the length and he had one for the 82 in his stock so I'm good to go.

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