Recent content by dstrouts

Why stop at a V6? Why not an I-4 if you want fuel economy? In fact, why not twin slanted I-4's? Oh wait, that would be a V8. Nevermind. Before I got my vette I tinkered with Opel GT's. The poor mans vette. They are not the same. GM should keep the V8. Anything less would be an Opel.

The car cover I got with my car 3 years ago has finally given out. I bought a new "The Wall" cover, but the fit is terrible. It seems to be too short and too wide. A moderate breeze will blow it off. The company I bought it from says "that's the way they all are." Does anyone have a good...

Got the louvres on ebay. I'd been watching for quite a while for these made by Cragar back in the late 70's / early 80's. Seems like they come up every month or two. Shipping can be expensive becaused they are an oversized package. I didn't get any mounting hardware with mine, so had to...

I remember my grandparents bought a new 1977 Olds Delta 88 with the 350. He had ordered it in baby blue inside and out with white vinyl interior. About a month later they received a letter from GM that it had a Chevy motor in it. My granddad was so mad. He took great pride in being able to...

Please allow me to show my ignorance. The motor in my 1981 Vette is blue and I've seen others in L81s that are also. But it seems that orange is a more standard color for a Chevy 350. What's the correct color for my motor and is there any rhyme or reason for it? What about other...

We had a terrible ice storm here a couple weeks ago. No power for 6 days. Was afraid my Vette might just slide out of the driveway.

Nice ride! Here's a few pics of mine. Finally got my rear louvers on. Also, found a set of original rims last summer, had them reconditioned and mounted new rubber.

I found a set of original aluminum wheels last summer and had them refurbished. Got new rubber mounted and tried to put them on yesterday. My old acorn style lugnuts didn't work so bought some standard mag wheel style lugnuts. I think the shank is too long. I had to put 2 thick washers under...

That did it! I have a reproduction of the owners manual. Seems like that should have been included. I'm guessing there must be a separate operators manual for the radio. Thanks for your help.

Time to change the time, fall back and all that. Anyone know how to set the clock on the radio in my '81? I've got the original AM/FM/Cassette/CB ETR

The 225 is about an inch narrower than the 255. Does anyone know if the 225 was available on the optional aluminum rim or only on a standard rim with hubcap? Or were all the rims the same width?

Great pics. Thanks for posting. I never imagined they looked anything like that. Now I think I can manufacture something that will work. - Daryl

I've seen a dozen or so on Ebay in the last year. Used one's range from $100 to $400, depending on manufacturer and condition. The Cragar one's are usually selling the highest because of style and there are aluminum and ABS. Shipping can cost $65+ because they can't be taken apart and are...

Thanks. I think I'm starting to get the picture of how it works. Can't wait to get mine back from paint. - Daryl

Thanks for the reply. Mine's different. I have it out being painted. Here's a picture I found on a related forum question. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/81Corvette_Guy/104_0417.jpg Not my Vette, but the louver is the same. There are small holes at the bottom that look like a small...