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It really depends on the offset of the wheel. In some cases your will need a spacer. Mine car has 18x9 in the rear, but with zero wheel offset. see attached photo. I would suggest you try the wheels on your car before you buy them.

It is not as crazy as you think. I am just about complete converting my 1977 into a convertible. I had mine converted at The Fiberglass Body in Hawthorne, CA. Scott Kenning and his team did the work for the cost about $7000.00 not including Paint. See Attched Photo.

It's a Corvette. Electrical problem. GROUNDs are the most likely problem. Rear lights. Check the ground at the rear corner of the frame driver's side. I hope this helps.

I think the proof is when he returns from the AK trip and tells his tale of how the trip went. re the trans.

SEMA UPDATE Effort to Exempt Pre-1981 Vehicles From California’s Emissions Inspection Requirement Dropped For the Year Legislation (S.B. 1224) to exempt all motor vehicles prior to the 1981 model year from the emissions inspection requirement will not be reconsidered by the Senate...

Looks like you got your answer. :beer

I do not know the answer, but I have forward it to a friend of mine. If anyone knows the answer he does. I will let you know what I hear. I will see him tomorrow. Frank

Yes, But they are suppose to add a year each year. This bill is to catch up for the last few years where they have not past the yearly roll over to the next year. I hope you have followed up this year and emailed the state senartors. It should help you next year when the Pre 82 bill comes up...

Thanks Hib for the recommendation on the chart. Done. I wrote a generic e-mail and copied it to each of the using their first names as they applied. If we can get a good response then we will see. I am hoping for the best.

I hope all you California Forum members are responding, no matter what year vette you are driving. This can only help the hobby for all of us. Please take the time and respond. Thanks to all of you who have already responded.:beer

California Introduces Bill to Exempt pre-1981 Vehicles From Emissions Inspection Requirement In 2004, legislation was enacted to repeal California’s rolling emissions-test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older and replace it with a law requiring the lifetime testing of all 1976 and newer...

I believe that your steering column is collapsible type that collapses during an accident. I just installed a Borgeson steering box. I had to collapse my column to do this installation. They warn that collapsing it to far it is extremely hard to put it back out. Have you tried using longer...

Have any of you seen the cool looking colored Radiator and heater Silicon hoses? It looks like Corvette Central is offering them for C5 and C6's. But, I have not seen them for a C3. I have contacted the company (Samco Sport USA) and they are willing to make them if I provide them samples. I hae...

Doc, I intend to DIY. The nice thing about the Eklers Bezels I have the basic shape to start with. I planned on cutting out a pie shaped piece and glassing the to halves together. If they fit well I can make a mold or adjust the mold as I go. There is a ton of info on the net. Thanks for the...

Yes that is my thoughts also. They used 9005/9006 bulbs.

I saw this headlight modification in the latest edition of Vette magazine, March 2012. They accredit John Drahos of Corvette Conspiracy for the work on this Corvette and Ed Roethel for the headlights. Since I am in the process of restro-rodding my 1977 Corvette and I always liked the look of...

Did you notice and change in the door gaps after you changed out the mounts?

Oil Pressure and Rear Knock Sensor Thanks Hib, I will start at the Connections and wiring for the oil pressure gage issue. The knock sensor is the 3rd or 4th that has been replaced. The bullentin if this is a laten defect. Thanks for the suggestions Frank

DIC error / oil pressure gage pegged Mike, I am having the same problem with my oil gage. I am displaying 10 PCM P0332 Knock sensor circuit rear code. But, it is obvious we are having oil gage / sensor problems. Has anyone else experienced this problem?? Mike is you find out what is...