Coupe with removable roof panels · 350 cu in small-block V8

1980 Chevrolet Corvette (Federal) Coupe with removable roof panels — 4-speed manual (350 only)


The 1980 Corvette (Federal) paired the 350 cu in small-block V8 with the 4-speed manual (350 only) in coupe with removable roof panels form.

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Exact 1980 Corvette reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Corvette (Federal)
Body style
Coupe with removable roof panels
Engine
350 cu in small-block V8
Transmission
4-speed manual (350 only)

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (Federal) Coupe with removable roof panels — 4-speed manual (350 only). Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
5
Factory intervals
4
Fitment-scoped
5
Exact references
1

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  • Chassis — lubricate; fluid levels and clutch-pedal free travel — check

    Sourced interval available

    For manual-transmission cars, lubricate the clutch cross-shaft every 30,000 miles.

    Applies to: 1980 · United States · Federal (non-California) schedule; the folder explicitly covers gasoline-fueled GM passenger cars.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12 months · Whichever occurs first.

    Source: General Motors — 1980 Maintenance Schedule for Gasoline Fueled Passenger Cars, part 14006879 A · Maintenance Schedule matrix, Sections A–C, and Explanation of Maintenance Schedule · checked

  • Rear-axle or final-drive lubricant — check

    Sourced interval available

    Change every 7,500 miles when the car is used to pull a trailer.

    Applies to: 1980 · United States · Federal (non-California) schedule; the folder explicitly covers gasoline-fueled GM passenger cars.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12 months · Whichever occurs first.

    Source: General Motors — 1980 Maintenance Schedule for Gasoline Fueled Passenger Cars, part 14006879 A · Maintenance Schedule matrix, Sections A–C, and Explanation of Maintenance Schedule · checked

  • Wheel bearings — repack; final-drive boots and seals, and manual steering gear seals — check

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1980 · United States · Federal (non-California) schedule; the folder explicitly covers gasoline-fueled GM passenger cars.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi

    Source: General Motors — 1980 Maintenance Schedule for Gasoline Fueled Passenger Cars, part 14006879 A · Maintenance Schedule matrix, Sections A–C, and Explanation of Maintenance Schedule · checked

  • Tires, wheels, disc brakes, exhaust, suspension, steering, brake hydraulics, power steering, and parking brake — check

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1980 · United States · Federal (non-California) schedule; the folder explicitly covers gasoline-fueled GM passenger cars.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12 months · Whichever occurs first.

    Source: General Motors — 1980 Maintenance Schedule for Gasoline Fueled Passenger Cars, part 14006879 A · Maintenance Schedule matrix, Sections A–C, and Explanation of Maintenance Schedule · checked

  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Manufacturer-catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.

    Baldwin B27 cataloged fitment

    This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not alter Chevrolet's service interval.

    Applies to: 1980 · United States · Baldwin's exact 1980 Corvette 5.7-liter application row assigns B27; confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering.

    Source: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · Chevrolet 1980 Corvette V8-350 (5.7L) application row — Lube — B27 · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. General Motors Heritage Archive — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit
  2. Chevrolet — 1980 Corvette official heritage vehicle-information kit

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