The hood for a 1976 Corvette is not the same dimensions as a 1980 despite their similarities. Modifications can be made to the hood to make it work but it will not look factory.
Will a 1976 Corvette C3 Hood fit on a 1978 Corvette C3.
will a 1985 corvette hood fit a 1993 corvette
The fuse panel on a 1980 Chevy Corvette is located under the dash, near the hood release. It houses most of the fuses which control the electrical systems throughout the vehicle.
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it depends on what style of 81 corvette, But a doubt it would work.
Try this thread: http://www.c3vr.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67343&KW=hood+release ( logging in as guest will allow you to view without giving out any info)
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http://corvette-world.com/-c-20.html
Bang on the hood while you have someone hold the release
Mid-America Motorworks sells a tool for this.
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