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    Help! Quadrajet - Heat Insulator between intake and carb - guidance needed

    I have a 68 Big Block, 427/390 numbers matching car with Quadrajet carb. ;help Car is vapor locking on me during summer drives when I stop engine and attempt to restart. I run mixture of 100-octane racing fuel and 93-octane, non ethanol. Car has the "smiley face" aluminum intake set up -...
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    WTB NOS AC-Delco Fuel Pump for 68 Big Block - 427/390

    Need Delco fuel pump for 68 Big Block - 427/390. PN should be AC Delco 6440659 or possibly 6440718 service replacement. Any of you have a new one sitting on the shelf of your garage that you no longer need? Any suggestions for a good quality replacement - non OEM?? Thanks.....
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    WTB: GM NOS Gauges for 68

    68 Big Block - looking to freshen up instrument gauge panel. Anybody out there have all four GM AC gauges, or individual gauges, in usused/ never installed condition, that you would like to part with? I'm looking for: Water Temp Fuel Battery Oil Pressure
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    Help! Heat Riser Valve Positioning on 68 Big Block

    :confused I'm looking for a photo or instructions that would provide insight into how the heat riser valve looks when installed in the proper position. I have a 68 with the 427/390 engine. Specifically, when looking down towards the heat riser valve from the passenger side of the car -- what...
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    Question: Looking for some "close up" pics of what original seat belts look like in 68 Corvette -- anyone?

    Hello - would it be possible, assuming you still have this car, to take some photos of the seat belt set up you describe above starting with the "long rubber grommet location" and the other items less what's under the seat? Thanks... Brian (Direct Email: Brian_Freeman@irco.com)
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    Help! Source for C3 Seat Belt Refurbishing

    I'm looking for vendors out there, other than Snake-Oyl Products, who are capable of and which some of you may have direct experience with supplying high quality / refurbished seat belts on a C3; 1968 to be specific. I have the dark orange interior which Snake-Oyl claims they cannot do, plus...
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    68 Replacement Windhshield

    Where is the best source for replacement windshield glass for 1968 Big Block Corvette in terms of countour and fit? I replaced windshield a few years ago with correct date coded windshield, but the gap between the windshield and wiper door cowling is much wider than it should be and what the gap...
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    Help! C3 Windshield Wiper Mechanism and Door Adjustment

    Does anyone have any written instructions or "how to" tutorial on how to properly adjust the winshield wiper mechanism on a '68 C3? I have a lot of gap between the windshiled wiper door and the windshield itself compared to others I've seen. Would like to try and close this gap and get door...
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    Question: Looking for some "close up" pics of what original seat belts look like in 68 Corvette -- anyone?

    Particularly side of the seats closest to the door -- both driver and passenger side. Recently had mine redone by Snake Oyl and they came back with a retractor and a large "boot" approx. 12" long. Original belts were in the car but in such deteriorated condition I removed them years ago and...
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    Help! WTB Front Air Spoiler for 68/ GM Part # 3974013

    Need a front air spoiler that actually "fits" -- prefer GM NOS if anyone has one. I understand replacement NOS doesn't pass NCRS due to fact part number is stamped in the spoiler. My car is 100% number matching everthing with low miles. Spoiler on it was orginal and fit perfectly -- it did...
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    Question: 68 Door Panels - Looking for Replacement Sources

    I'm looking to replace the interior door panels on my '68 big block -- ones I have on there now are original McCoys, however and unfortunately, they are starting to get very brittle after 43-years. Where's the best source for replacement deluxe door panels? I'm looking for a quality product...
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    '68 Big Block -- Smog Pump Needs Some Help

    ;help I have a '68 BB that has the original smog pump system installed. Car has been in my family for decades -- the original smog pump sat in my Dad's basement for years before being reinstalled as part of an engine bay and engine rebuild/ refresh from the ground up in order to get car back...
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    George...this may be a long shot, but thought I'd ask. Back in October 2009 you posted this...

    George...this may be a long shot, but thought I'd ask. Back in October 2009 you posted this link 1968 VIN 25611 427 engine found-is this your Vette? By any chance do you still have this engine and if so would it be for sale?
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    NOS Front Spoiler Air Dam Needed for '68

    I am in need of a NOS Front Spoiler Air Dam for a 1968 Corvette. I'm finding the repos don't fit up as well. The GM part number is 3947013. Does anyone out there have one of these either "NEW" or in "Excellent" condition that you'd be interested in selling? Thank you.
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    Help! Power Steering Piston Ram & Valve

    I'm getting ready to replace both subject components on a '68 big block...are there any "how do" PDF files out there or words of wisdom that would guide one through this swap out? Seems you always find what "else was needed" in the midst of attempting to do a job like this. I'd like to...
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