Topic: Anyone know what this is?
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I found it laying under my 81 yesterday as I was walking through my garage. I've recently removed the entire interior from the car; seats, carpet, console, dash, heater core...everything. All parts and screws were bagged and labeled, but I don't recall ever seeing this piece before...let alone recalling that I removed it.
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Sorry, I don't know how I posted twice....and don't see a delete option...
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Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Shadows are deceiving. Need better pics. Possibly part of seat/seat belt support. Fell down when interior was removed.
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
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I've got no real idea either...need a better view. Is it plastic, or metal? How big is it? Looks like it could possibly be something with the shoulder harness cover in the rear, but it could also be part of the console....hard to tell from that particular pic. 
Joel Adams
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Not sure but it looks like the heat shield off the starter
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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
It's metal, not plastic. As you can see, it's not very big and had a tab that looks like it's made to clip onto something.
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Another question...Does it have oil or grease on it? Or is that remnants of old paint?
This has got me puzzled and I know just about every inch of my '81. 
TKO500 5 spd.
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975
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Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
How about the guard on the transmission that is on the reverse switch. Keeps stones and other flying material from damaging the switch. Give it a peek.
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Yeesh....I don't have a clue. Best I could guess would be it's something to hold a wire/harness in place somewhere. That slotted part is for a screw to hold it in place. It's a mystery, fer sher!
I wonder if something like that would show up in the AIM?
I wonder if something like that would show up in the AIM?
Joel Adams
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What is right above where you found it? Was it under the RF or LF of engine. My guess is a heat shield for spark plug wires and exhaust manifold or starter heat shield.
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Perhaps seeing the larger sized images will help. It looks a LOT different like this!
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Joel Adams
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
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