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Parts Purgatory - radiator/air duct?

Posted: 3/26/06 10:48am Message 1 of 7
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Vette(s): 1980 Corvette - Dark Claret Metallic Exterior Dark Claret Leather Interior Unique L-82 Optional Engine

Here's my dilemma

I've replaced the fiberglass reinforced plastic air intake on my 1980 L82 - the original part number from GM's Assembly Instructions was 14016116 - no big deal but here's where I need some help.

There is a three piece black foam seal kit that attaches to the top of the radiator shroud with a peal off adhesive strip. Two of the pieces are on the outside  portion of the support and one goes under the air inlet duct for the air cleaner assembly.

Corvette America, Central , Keens Parts etc. all carry the air duct but I have yet to find the foam seals? I talk radiator and there are plenty of seal/supports - I talk air intake and there is plenty of flex duct to attach to the air duct -  but no foam seals

The original part numbers are 14016159 and 14016160 - these parts seem to be stuck between radiator support and air intake ducts.

Can someone point me to the solution - I have a pdf file of the assembly diagram if that would help

thanks

Mark

 

 




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Parts Purgatory - radiator/air duct?

Posted: 3/26/06 11:19am Message 2 of 7
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.

Have you tried Dr.rebuild?  This guy has a lot of parts for vettes.

docrebuild.com  I know that he has seal kits for the heater and air boxes. I have ordered quite a bit from this guy.  His catalog has a lot of info too.





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Parts Purgatory - radiator/air duct?

Posted: 3/26/06 11:39am Message 3 of 7
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Doc Rebuild shows that kit on page 29 of his catalog. Part number 1274526. Needs (2) push in fasteners (not included in kit)


Parts Purgatory - radiator/air duct?

Posted: 3/26/06 12:27pm Message 4 of 7
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thanks for the tip - I'm headed there now

Mark




Parts Purgatory - radiator/air duct?

Posted: 3/27/06 4:33am Message 5 of 7
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Vette(s): 1977 L-82 originally white/buckskin interior. Currently undergoing a frame-off resto. and modifications.YEEHAW!!!

Doc Rebuild is the only guy for stuff like that. The quality is great, no B.S. on the prices, and he seems to have the obscure stuff that no one else seems to have.

Alan




Parts Purgatory - radiator/air duct?

Posted: 3/27/06 8:46am Message 6 of 7
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Thanks kids - you all were spot on - ordered today the parts today and will be shipped ASAP

and I was in parts purgatory - it was right in between the radiator and air dam -

thanks mucho

Mark




Parts Purgatory - radiator/air duct?

Posted: 3/30/06 6:00pm Message 7 of 7
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I can't thanks you guys enough - ordered on 3/27, delivered on 3/30

Doc rebuild was the real deal - now I have his catalog

 

Thanks

 

Mark

 




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