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John at Redline is NOT out of business,he recently converted mine to a 140 unit. He is top notch all the way, His Phone # is 1(731) 868-4500. Give him a call, the conversion runs about $103 or so,shipping included. Later,Ken

In addition the all the other excellent advice already mentioned,open both doors wide and look at the front pillar column,just ahead of the doors and below the windshield. Check that whole area good for rust. also look forward of both rear wheels,inside wheelwells for condition. Again...

Greetings Dan, I also,swapped the stock stereo that was in my 81, for a Clarion unit 250 watt per channel w/cd. I also swapped the original dried and static filled front and rear speakers for some nice alpine ones. The stereo fit right in the dash with no modifications,looks and sounds...

I believe this discussion was brought up some time earlier this year or so,but i wanted to get some feedback. I was pondering the idea of perhaps putting the "Stingray" badges on my 81's fenders. Yes, I know after 76 GM took them off, but as on member mentioned some time ago on the...

Thanks to all for the great advice and feedback, I have come to the decision,at least for now,to keep my 81 as she is. BUT,when and if the time comes to change my way of thinking;I AM going to go the crate motor route,most likely the lower "budget" priced 350 330hp GM crate motor,that seems...

Hi All, Hope everyone is well,and all is well with your vettes. Again,I come seeking advice from my fellow poster's. I have a dilema. My 81 4 speed L81,has 42k original on the odometer,runs excellent,and the body is near flawless,original paint. Now the rub. A good friend of mine...

Thanks for all the great advice. I had some mothers polish,and I just picked up the mini polish ball,that some of you mentioned. Im going to give that a shot first,then I may take some further action. Later, Ken

Looking for some help on this, My 81 has the stock alloy wheels,and although they arent too bad, I really would like to get them to shine better. Ive heard you can pay big bucks to have them professionally done,but would rather do it myself,if possible. Best suggestion that i have heard so...

Anyone use or have used the hypertech street runner performance chip in their 81's? If so,feedback good or bad. And how tough are to change on our L81's As always thanks in advance. Ken

Hmmm, now that Barry brought up some interesting points, Im going to give it a second thought,on the K&N swap.Other good points,pro K&N also. Actually I have seen in other forums, the Purolator PureOne which I have now is a good filter in its own right. Later, Ken

Hey Rick,Glad to hear you got up to see Clark. He does do nice work,rebuilt my carb also since I did have a faulty TPS (throttle posituion sensor) which is in the carb. Plus the carb mounting gasket was dried out and leaking air. When he was done, the carb looked like new and runs like new...

Just wanted to get opinions on the K&N airfilter. good or bad. Anyone have or had one in their 81's? I was thinking of maybe putting one in my 81. Right now,I have a Purolator Pure One in there. As always, thanks in advance. Ken

Rick, the guy that found and fixed the problem owns Spring Street Auto in Windsor locks. Back in the day (late 70's to mid 80's) he worked quite a bit on corvettes at a Chevy dealership, very familar with the c3 and c4 vettes. That is about an hour ride from you tops traffic permitting...

Rick,you may,or may have not seen my earlier posts,on this,which seems very simalar to the problem that i had early on with my 81. In my case the car all of of sudden would run rough,and tach would go crazy. I too thought bad gas,changed filter,cap rotor,and ignition module. (the cap and rotor...

Thanks Bud, I never once thought you forgot. Dosent seem to be your style. Will wait to see when they are availble. Ken

while finishing up a oil filter and lube on my 81,I noticed that the fan belt for the alternator,sits in the groove on the alternator pulley,not high on the pulley. The belts were put on new less then 1.4k ago when i bought the car and are like new. This particular belt is not cogged,but it...

Hey Bud,was wondering when the L81 caps will be back in stock? Thanks, Ken

I was wondering, whom does the mechanical work on your C3's? Do you do it yourself,or some the less complicated stuff. (like me) Or do you have a trusted (or otherwise) mechanic do the work. Our cars can really be challenging to work on,especially for the mechanically challenged. Me,I know...

Anyone know the best way to change the spark plugs on a 1981 L81? On my stock L81 it looks like a real bear to do,and I would think you would have to get most if not all of them from underneath,and or remove a wheel or 2. My Silverado 2500 was a piece of cake compared to this. As...

A big thank you to Tim,also to you Bud,and everyone else for all the hard work. Ken