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  1. Artsvette73

    C3 Interior electrical short????

    The clock is also on that circuit. The coil in the clock could be shorted out. Just a stab in the dark.
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    parking brake kits

    I would suggest you do it all. The shoes and the hardware ie clips and springs. Most likely he springs and retainers a rusted and beyond use. Stainless is available now. I have seen where the clips have broken and then the shoe destroyes the rotor. Any Corvette parts supplier will have what you...
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    Engine Block Color...

    Just check the numbers on the block
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    Engine Block Color...

    Mid 77 the Gereral started with the blue paint.
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    HELP! Source for replacement Steering Column?

    Try Contempory Corvettes in Bristol Pa. They are a corvette salvage yard
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    Where can I get this heat riser actuator?

    Found mine on ebay nos
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    driver side sun visor wont stay up

    Buying the parts is easy . Installing the rod, spring, and retainer is another subject. When you figure that out let me know. The way I see it you have to compress the spring with the retainer, then push the rod up from the bottom into the retainer. Sounds easy it aint
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    Adjusting Emergency Brake

    The park brake leaves a lot to be desired. I remember guys tightening the hell out of everything just to pass inspection. Then come back and release some tension out once they passed
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    rocker channel inserts

    Yes the inserts should sit flush with the channel and yes clean up the area where it will be plug welded to the bird cage. This was a job I would never take on again. Measure, measure, measure again. Pay close attention to door fit before any welding takes place GOOD LUCK
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    Fender Alignment Question

    Back in the day the tolerance wasent to critical ie body panel fit. And it was acceptable back then. It was said no two vettes would measure the same
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    Tire Size

    255/60/15 on my 73 with no issues
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    T Top Leak

    The body shop supply houses have the butyl tape in 1/4 dia. I used it on my 73. Just put it under all the chrome mouldings.
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    removing the A/C box from the engine side of firewall

    Chuck You have to ask elints about the insulation
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    removing the A/C box from the engine side of firewall

    You can use an evap from late 77 to 82. There is one screw from inside the car out. Passenger floor. The rest are outside. The box is somewhat sealed to the cowl with what we use to call "dumb dumb". The box conatins the evaporator and you would be surprised how much junk "ie leaves twiggs" have...
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    First ride of the season......issues!

    When you tucked away the A/C lines you may have knocked off the purple power wire to the blower motor
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    Priming and Powder Coating Yes or No?

    Powder coat is applied to bare metal. I used a pressurized garden sprayer with " slight modification" to spray inside the frame with POR 15. I don't care for powder coat on frames for two reasons. One you can't get inside the rails. And two if the powder does get scratched and goes and goes...
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    Does this cushion belong on the frame?

    I am clue less of what purpose they serve. Maybe someone else has an answer
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    Does this cushion belong on the frame?

    Yes they belong there. And there are two more. Right before #3 mount it is smaller then the one in the front. Problem is I replaced the front ones but I can't remember what supplier I got them from..........I remember now Corvette Central Front is... Frame rail shield P/n 183004 Rear is ..Body...
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    No Start After Replacing Steering Column - Help!

    The blue and black connectors are opposite. Straight vs tilt/tel column have you pulgged them in correctly.
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    HELP NEED AN ANSWER TRANNY LEAK

    Trans leak A repair like that can be done in the car. Worst case is to drop the pan.
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