hunt4cleanair

Now that the registry has drawn new owners in...I'm curious if any CF subscribers with 79 models have the two door rear compartment characteristic of the 1980 model year.


[Modified by hunt4cleanair, 4:23 PM 6/7/2003]

battsup

not me, i got the 3 door

timbo79

:iagree: 3 door

79VetteMike

I think mine was an early '79- it also has the 3 door compartment.

shotgun_000

Mine is a two door, although they are not in the best of shape.

hunt4cleanair

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Mine is a two door, although they are not in the best of shape.

What is your VIN and how about anyone else with late 3 door...VIN? Sounds like a vette hatchback!

81' Corvette Guy

2 door here..sorry!

Skeets

3 door here.

groovyjay

The late 79 production corvettes had 2 door rear compartment just like all 80-82. :cheers:

Skeets

... and the 85mph speedo too i think?

red topless gator

3 door, 140 mph speedometer

GreyGhost

I have the three door also. My vin is 46000ish. So it is a later car. Also another way to check for an earlier or later model is the turn signal lever. The eary cars had just a straight lever and the late model had the bent turn signal lever. :D

shotgun_000

What part of the VIN number will tell you? I'd be glad to post part of it, and any pictures.

Regarding the VIN, I trust most CF members, but you never know who else out there is lurking. So, I'm a little hesitant to post the whole number. But I'll help anyway I can :cheers:

DavidOrr

Looks like I win the prize for the non-standard vette.

I have the 85mph speedo - late model
I have the bent turn single lever - late model
I have the 3 door compartment - early model

So what do I win :D

hunt4cleanair

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What part of the VIN number will tell you? I'd be glad to post part of it, and any pictures.

The last five digits is sufficient...and thanks.

hunt4cleanair

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Looks like I win the prize for the non-standard vette.

I have the 85mph speedo - late model
I have the bent turn single lever - late model
I have the 3 door compartment - early model

So what do I win :D

Fact of the matter is late vs early has never been defined but only estimated...that's why there exists models such as your which is a hybrid.

The only accurate method to define late vs early is to conduct a survey of vehicles by VIN and by running change. If enough participate on the forum here...here we can get a pretty good approximate...redefining early and later for any indiviual running change.

Your VIN contributes by showing the folly of defining late and early...this personal satisfaction is today's prize. Congratulations!

shotgun_000

Ok, I'm assuming the last 5 digits are the production number. Mine is number 51,649 :cheers:

Mine also had the 85mph speedo, but I've since changed to a 140. The turn signal lever itself is straight, but comes out of the column at an angle.

Hope this helps! :thumbs:


[Modified by shotgun_000, 7:17 PM 6/8/2003]

79VetteMike

My last 5 digits are 41636 and like I said, I have the 3 door compartment. My speedo goes to 140mph, but my turn signal/cruise lever is bent. :chevy

s79vette

2door, straight turn lever and 85mph. I think of calling Red Line at work
or after 5pm for a new speedo. I think it's an age thing about remembering
when I get home from work to call John, mine. Steve

NorthVette

3 door compartment
240 Km/h speedo (150 MPH)
Built Feb 19, 1979
VIN ...423677