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Thanks. First vette experience started today. Anyone know where I could get a breakdown of interior colors/options. Just bought a 1982 in bright blue (031). 60k original number matching miles. Automatic. Thanks ahead of time, I know how valuable these forums can be. 

Welcome agoodblue82, First Vette!  Alright enjoy that shark! I do not see to many blue 80's style C3's

Welcome! You'll find that this is the best site on the net for C3 info and talk! Enjoy! Post some piccs of that 82!

Welcome to an another Crossfire.  How does she idle?  What part of the country do you live in? and do try the Vin decoder.

Cool feature!! VIN breakdown is:

Country (1): USA
Corporation (G): General Motors
Restraint System (A): Active (manual) belts
VIN Check Value: 7
Division (1): Chevrolet
Car Line (Y): Corvette
Body Style (87): Two-Door Coupe
Engine Type (8): L98-350ci,200hp
Model Year (C): 1982
Plant (5): Bowling Green, KY
Sequence Number: 111250

Your VIN Check Value (7) indicates
a Valid VIN!

I'll get some pics on soon. Its actually a barn find. Needs a little work. Kinda of a sad story. But the short version is that some grass caught fire and lit the rear fiberglass. Didn't last long, but got rear and right rear quarter panel. 9 years ago. Been sitting ever since. 2 owner car. Front clip, doors, everything under hood, rims, all badging from doors forward are mint. No pitting or anything. All data plates there. Mirrored T-tops. Looks like almost every option possible. Interior was smoke damaged and pretty well gone. Gauge cluster is fine other that needs new clear lenses. Going to be a good project. Not enough heat go to any of the metal to make it rust either. I think a shell and interior and put it back stock. The condition of most of the car and the low number of the color, I knew it was well worth the price. My 3 brothers run a garage full time, and we all grew up around cars. I'm near Winchester, VA. Thanks for any suggestions/comments you can throw my way!

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The first thing you are going to want to do is purchase the GM shop/service manual for your 82 corvette.  You may also want to pickup the assembly manual.  Some people do some do not but I find it useful in finding stuff.  Wish it came in a pdf version so I could search to find assemble instructions on different parts. 

Hey Aaron.  Welcome to the forum.  A lot of good folks here.  You can find lots of topics for the 82 here.   I agree with Gilbert. Get the manuals and life will be a lot better.

Keith

Welcome aboard Aaron!!