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  1. vettefinderjim

    Running my 62 with no exhaust pipes

    or Allan Exhaust Try www.allencorvetteexhaustsystems.com they have correct #441 off road muffler systems as well. About $400 from head pipe to tail pipe. Don't forget the 'heat riser' Then put the complete system into the trunk and drive it to the muffler shop and save the tow bill.
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    C2 +C3 steering columns

    It will work with minor changes David Crane at Crane Corvettes in San Diego has been modifyig 68-74 frames for 63-7 cars for years. As I remember, there is a angled brace in the rear kickup area that needs to be changed and the rear mount holes above the differential are slightly different...
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    '65 and '66 Milano Maroon paint color

    It is the toners that are hard to find Very fine metallic is correct. And the original toners are about impossible to find. The headlight bucket 'match' is a very good one. And Birdball, your car looks quite correct. I owned a Milano Maroon in 71, and as the original paint got old, it also...
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    FS...Complete 327 Running Motor With Dual Quads

    info on 3858180 This engine was made at the Tonawanda, NY engine plant that normally built only big block 396 and 427 engines. Per Al Colvin, the block was used in passanger, Chevelle and Corvette applications. It had significantly thinner walls and larger water jacket. The labor strike at...
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    WTB - F40/F41 Shocks

    Howard Nardick has 2 rear 68's Howard had 2 rears for his 69 L-88. Wanted $1900 for the pair.
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    spare tire tub

    call Mark Crum He has one that is complete, but had some minor damage to the cover. His phone is 951-522-2200 in LaVerne, California.
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    Looking For An '870 Block For A '65

    Sold car and engine The Corvette market is very hot right now........These items sold in July. What is the vin # on your car? I can help your find the build date......then the correct engine should be about two to three weeks BEFORE. Good luck. Watch eBay under eBay motors.......collector...
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    Looking For An '870 Block For A '65

    Sold car and engine The Corvette market is very hot right now........These items sold in July. What is the vin # on your car? I can help your find the build date......then the correct engine should be about two to three weeks BEFORE. Good luck. Watch eBay under eBay motors.......collector...
  9. vettefinderjim

    South Florida 1967 Convertible For Sale

    Great looking car !!! Nice car and hard to find a good one. Will you be at the January NCRS Regional at Kissimmee Jan 19-23? I already have one car to look at......now maybe two.
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    67 427/400Hp Air Coupe

    I have a good friend here in LA that had a maroon 400 AC car in collage......and he wants it back. He likes the looks of your car. I am trying to get him to book a reservation to Florida in January. It is hard to get Southern California people to travel to Florida ( or anywhere) in January...
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    67 427/400Hp Air Coupe

    Is it still for sale? With all this new knowledge, is the car still for sale? And if so, still at $85000???
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    67 AC coupe F/S

    In Las Vegas, NV. 67 coupe, fresh Lyndale blue /teal interior, was a 327/350hp, 4 speed air conditioned car. Now has a 70's vintage LT-1 350. AC blows cold. Looks stock with rally wheels and all. Danny Johns is the owner and he is building a new business. 702-210-7725 is the number. $45 is his...
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    61 frame vin

    Great cars YOU SHOULD BE REAL PROUD OF THE GREAT JOB YOU HAVE DONE SAVING THOSE OLD CORVETTES YOU HAVE. THEY LOOK GREAT RAY. NEAT TO SEE SOMEONE STILL WORKING ON THEM
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    Awesome '63 SWC FI

    Rich, tell me about the black 63 SWC?? Did your friend buy the black 63 from Jerry Wickers in Southern Oregon? If so I know the two previous owners from Southern California. The car I am thinking about had only 50000+ miles and was 100% original black / black fuelie. My friend sold it to...
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    Attention: Older Corvettes - Anti-Smog Law Signed Into Effect

    Not Necessarily ! Not always true John. I had my California SMOG licence for 27 years. The key here is one must use CARB(California Air Resources Board) approved parts for the upgrade. Edelbrock has all it's parts with a CARB # approved for sale in this state. If it is strictly a race part...
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    61/62 what is a fair price

    Black /Black Fuelie?? A 'real' Top Flight Fuel injection car ........black /black........$65000 or more.
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    Attention: Older Corvettes - Anti-Smog Law Signed Into Effect

    Jay Leno even asked I talked to Jay Leno three weeks ago. He personally made a plea with Arnold. Arnold, who also has collectible cars, said he feels that pre 73 should fill all the hot rodders needs. If ILLNOIS had smog laws, your 74 would have never been created as you have it. The law here...
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    Attention: Older Corvettes - Anti-Smog Law Signed Into Effect

    Our Southern neighbor is causing the problem When driving the California freeways, 99% of the 1976 thru 1980 automobiles you see on the highway are driven by the less fortunate Mexican American. These vehicles are being re-cycled back into the economy after many years of use in Mexico or other...
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    Oil burning, what next?

    Leak Down test is next First off big blocks, especially 454's, were prone to 1 qt. in 500 or less miles when all is perfect. Smoke on de-acceleration , going down hill usually shows 'crankcase' pressure and blowby.......which is bad rings, cylinder wear etc. The leak down check will verify...
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    Hickups

    John Z has the answers!!! Your the man John. You add so much knowledge to this hobby. How times have changed. Last week, a good friend went to our local Chevrolet parts dept. and asked for a set of "D-103 points and a D-203 condensor" The parts man looked at him and said. " Excuse...
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