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    C3 - rear sway bar

    im 99.999% sure its rear. i've had it boxed up for years. never used it from Vette Brakes. i think its 3/4". i'll measure it tonight. Vette Brakes & Products, Inc. - Product Catalog
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    C3 - rear sway bar

    brand new rear sway bar with hardware for C3. $75 plus shipping. i'd prefer not to deal with shipping so if you're located in So Cal area, i'll be happy to drop it off.
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    side louver installation

    I just got new side louvers for my '69. im stareing at this funny looking rubber nut that came with the set ... and of course im not looking at any instructions casue they didnt come with any. can someone tell me how the louves are installed before i start drilling holes in the fiberglass...
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    Carb Rebuild in So. LA

    if youre in the HB area try this guy. i havent had him do anything major for me yet, but considering all this guy does is rebuild corvettes gave me some comfort he knows what he's doing. Cheaper than anyone else i called in so cal too. Automotive Expertise Unltd (714) 596-5034 Write a...
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    Anybody tried Harbor Freight's Sandblaster ?

    How ironic this topic is brought up. i was gonna buy one but the "bubba" got in me and i decided to build one. i am just doing small parts and stuff so didn’t feel the need to spend much money. i put one together for about 50 bucks using a big 'ol Rubbermaid container, a plastic bag and...
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    Windshield frame rust - Expert advice needed

    i love this site... my first reaction was "ive seen worse" too... but then i really haven't. and im not counting what i see at junkyards. i am definately going to clean up the passenger side. i'll take a look at those replacement parts for the driver side and see how invasive the repair will...
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    Windshield frame rust - Expert advice needed

    i am not sure i can assess "serious" vs "non-Serious". the passenger side feels strong. when i grab it and push on it, its not flaking rust or anything. one area on the Driver side it is flaking and it feels like if i work on it i could rip a few square inches off with my fingers... i know its...
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    Windshield frame rust - Expert advice needed

    So, i decided to get in way over my head with my rebuild... but in the process needed to replace a broken driver side door hinge. so i remove the dash pad and of course find another problem ... rust on the windshield frame. i just took some quick shots of the areas. the passenger side feels...
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    After market transmission Crossmember

    THAT IS FANTASTIC!! i like how you actually tried to mount that second one. looks like its alomst a foot off in that picture! can you post some photos of crossmember that fit?? one more question, did you buy your tranny from BTO or get it from another supplier? got any references on who...
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    After market transmission Crossmember

    Damn! that wasn't what i was hoping to hear!! but thank you much for the input. i will definately consider it when i begin the swap. The way i see it is how many ways can you screw up a piece of metal with some holes in it.... but like you i've seen it done before. and i need to hear these...
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    After market transmission Crossmember

    looking for some advice on a transmission swap on a 69. i am looking to swap my TH400 to a 700R4 and found out that i will have to do some sugury on the tranny crossmember. On the web i found an aftermarket crossmember that looks like its a simple a bolt in unit. is anyone familiar with this...
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    Need to buy C4 seats

    Ken i am in So Cal looking for a set of good C4 seats. if they are nice and the price is right i would be happy to take them off your hands. B
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    need help replacing door hinge????

    Fe-nominal site!! i think i've learned more in the last two hours reading everyones posts than in the last two years i've owned my vette. I need to replace a broken driver side door hinge on a '69. i cant find any information on how to do this - only info on replacing the door spring, which...
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