1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy PaceCar L82

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-----Stroker,,,With apologies to the other poster, the tinted back window is of no real consequence as it can be pealed right off. As well, I can assure you that the stereo speakers in the rear are factory, absolutely! I cant tell you weather they came in the car or not but they are factory. Its rare to find a 1978 Corvette without those speakers as almost all 78s had upgraded factory radios that required them. The radio is not the original, however. The fit of the dash pieces is, as far as I am concerned, typical "factory fit". I would be very surprised if you could find any Corvette from that era with a dash that fit any better. These Corvettes were still being produced in St.Louis and there were glaring problems on that assembly line all thru this period. I used to wholesale this era of Corvettes by the dozens back in the early 80s and had to clean and detail most of them so Im fairly intimate with these interiors. Hope I havent irritated anyone too much with this post.....Bill S

-------Oh!!!,,,,,Air-cleaner top should be chrome on an L82 powered 78. I know as I used to take them for my trucks as they were the same size.

[JJEH]

Hi Bill, thanks for your posting.

Important for me is if the Car grade up with original Parts or not.

And if the Car have any build ups, who was the guy that build up the Car, you know. Did he know what he do?

I´m a Master Craftsman (currently seeking for a job in the u.s., incidentally) and i don´t like any faulty Tuning with any mistake Tuningparts...

That´s why are the detailed Infos so important for me...

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-------Stroker,,,Without seeing this car in person I really couldnt venture any guess as to its history. Sorry I cant be of more help........Bill S

[JJEH]

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-------Stroker,,,Without seeing this car in person I really couldnt venture any guess as to its history. Sorry I cant be of more help........Bill S

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Bill, thanks a lot. You are right. Your comment was very helful for me

You must have seen a Car in person!

I did send a inquiry to the dealer relating to VIN, NoM and milage...

Now we will see

[JJEH]

Here´s the answer from the Dealer:

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Hello Mr. Hofknecht

I've attached photos of the trim tag and door stickers.

the VIN # is 1z8748s905160. Clean title in hand, will clear customs with no problems.

The owner drives the car fairly often - he rotates his collection, so he'll keep this car at his house and drive for a week or 2, and then do the same with another car. And, he has a part time mechanic who keeps his fleet operable. I've driven the car also, and it runs very nicely. It passed the California smog check, which is a good indicator that it runs well.

the engine isn't the original one, although it has all of the correct accessories. 22 k miles, not sure if original or not. The car is clean enough to indicate 22k, but I don’t have enough data to guarantee it.

Best Regards and Merry Christmas !

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www.vaultcars.com
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Mmmh, carfax goes down to 1981 with the VIN... how we can proof it the History?