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That's most likely true, especially with the recent economic climate GM's gone thru. Concept's one thing, reality's another. I speak from experience as I've spent most of my career in concept to market automotive design. And another word I use for 'production' is compromise. :L Cool pic's! A...

I found the link above to be dead. So here's one to keep ya busy. P.S. - There's sometimes reference to a 'wiper' vacuum system in articles, this only applies to the 'bumper cars' with the wiper door. Vacuum System :beer

What type of alt are you running? And where's the location of it?

To the best of my knowledge, new Q-jet's are no longer produced. I think Edelbrock was the last producer. There are quite a few parts suppliers out there tho. Sounds like you want good original quality. With that in mind, I would send the orig base plate out for a quality rebuild. They can...

Yep, I agree with above. Well, there's the Outlaw mystery solved. It's an Outlaw alright, outlawed from the road by law until salvaged title was issued. :L Personally, I'd pass on that one. :w

And while you're in there......might as well lube the window regulator pivots/wheels and lube the glass tracks. Makes for a quicker/smoother running window. :cool!:

If you want to save the hone for a rebuild, then I would take some fine wet/dry or emery cloth wet with oil, and do some light cleaning to see what's underneath. My next thought is, if H2O has been in there, did any hydro-lock occur? Look closely for cracks, damage, etc...;shrug

If it were mine, I'd lightly hone it to see if there's any further pits or damage. :beer

I've never heard of "The Outlaw Edition". Could have been some small custom co. that did some mod's with a package name. Most companies like this also installed some badge of I.D. If it is true-blue and so special, I would think some provenance and documentation should back it up. If it can't...

I say paint it the way you want it, as long as the color & scheme look good on the car, that should satisfy resale. There's a lot of non-orig/factory colors that look good on our Vette's. The orig color on my '75 was "Brite Green" (yuck). it's now a deep shade of emerald green. It looks good on...

This is true if you have manifold vacuum feeding the vacuum advance. But this is not the setup for a stock '75 engine. Tastes terrible doesn't it? :L Applying a vacuum with a vacuum pump is prefered. And if the hose and connection hold vacuum as well as the advance canister, check, it passes...

Yep, it's unanimous. There's an echo in here....LOL!:L:L

If you install a flasher not for your app, it will either cycle faster or slower. Try it without the cap, see what happens. There was likely a problem (due to complaints) with that circuit that needed correction, and GM responded with the cap.

Is there any fine print front or back in any of the corners? If so, post it. And can you post a pic of it? Would help i.d. it

I'm seeing a double end wired cap in your pic. One of the reasons for it that I remember, would be for audio noise reduction on your radio. Reduces popping sounds. Check the flasher cavity for missing terminal. If not, local autoparts should fix you up for that terminal. Reinstall it as shown...

Could you post a pic or link ref so we can see it? Thanx

Keep us posted on what you find!! :cool!:

You have 2 types of ign advance. Vacuum and mechanical. The vacuum adv is the can under the dist cap with the hose to it. If nothing is happening when you unplug it, and you have suction (vacuum) at the hose, then check the vacuum diaphram (can). It could be ruptured causing a vacuum leak and...

I can understand the frustration chasing these problems down. Hell, I used to do it for a living, now I do it for hobby and fun. (you know I'm flipped after that statement) ;LOL The factory service manual is a good helper and guide. I also recommend you read this gent's writeups on carbs. He's...

I've found through out the years that most drivability problems can be ignition related. Don't assume anything. Check it all out. I'm with Terry82 in that I'd pull the plugs and have a look. For your vacuum line inspection, I run my hand down them to check for softness or perforations and proper...