first corvette
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From: Penn Valley Californi
first corvette
I have always wanted a corvette and now I own a 1981. I know nothing about it except it is fun to drive and gets a lot of looks. I am in need of a new parking brake handle though. The part that the button is in looks like it is made of plastic and is broken. Can anyone help. Thanks
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Welcome aboard and congrats on your 81 Corvette.
I might suggest that you post your question in the C3 General Section below as that is where many more C3ers will see and respond to your question.
I might suggest that you post your question in the C3 General Section below as that is where many more C3ers will see and respond to your question.
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