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Old Sep 26, 2022 | 08:50 PM
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I lost one of the retainers. anyone know how to get a replacement?
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Old Sep 27, 2022 | 08:16 AM
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Try contacting a vendor like VetteNuts who specializes in used parts for the C5.
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Old Sep 27, 2022 | 12:25 PM
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Check your local auto parts store. I suspect they likely have something that would work.
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Old Sep 27, 2022 | 04:05 PM
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I believe I got one from Zip... at least I think that's who had it. Hard to remember, point is they are out there.
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Old Sep 27, 2022 | 05:12 PM
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Corvette Central has both sizes listed. Cheap part, not cheap to ship…
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Are you talking about the 2 rubber grommets that hold the bridge to the plastic upper radiator cover?
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Thanks for the responses. I ordered one from vettnuts.
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Old Sep 29, 2022 | 08:26 AM
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Vettenuts ( Like Vetteman said) or Vette Villans.
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