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Hey dk1977 Thanks for this, I was starting to get a little concerned about the whole thing, based on the other comments, warnings etc. :W Was having nightmares about getting it half in, half out, and then stuck during a weekend, when everyones else is away. :duh I'll let you know how I get on...

Hey Eric We all know what you do with time capsules....................BURY THEM!!!!!!! Trouble is someone, someday may dig it up again ;LOL Theres a differance between customizing.............and a visual offence!!! Still each to there own - eh? :beer

Hey srs244 Thanks for the reply, have done a search using the tool above, but no joy. Anyone have any ideas where this thread might be hiding? Any help appreciated. :beer

Hey Oceangal I do understand what youre saying, when I first joined the local corvette club and went to the first meeting (happen to be an AGM - oh joy) I was horrified at the cool reception offerred. I'm not shy (in case you all didn't realise) but found it very awkward & uncomfortable. The...

Hey heider85 Some additional trivia for you :upthumbs 1979 Dark Metallic Blue Colour Code: 83 1 of 5670 DMB's for 1979. :beer

Craig32 & Goingballistic, Thanks for the information....................I think? ;LOL It looked like a mongrel of a job, and apparently from your comments, thats completely right - bugger!!!!!!! Oh well, do this one and when the passenger one goes I'll have it down pat! Yeah Right! :crazy :beer

Hey All ;help Have to replace the drivers window regulator this weekend. Its got the C3 gear jump thing happening, and sounds like a sick machine gun..... you know the....... dud dud dud dud ...... type of thing about 2" from the top. :hb. Have already got the replacement gear (the whole...

Like on your model! ;LOL;LOL;LOL Will check out the other suppliers you mentioned to look at the options, thanks again for your help on this!. :BOW :beer

Hey Bill Good on you, good to see another L81 on the road again. :lou Its a buzz isnt it? :Twist :beer

Hey JohnnyC Do you mean from a standing start or on the go?. ;shrug I have found on the go, that lifting initially, then flooring the peddle will kick the auto down quicker, hence more response. Just my $0.02 worth :beer

What to build it? ..................or to bury it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;LOL :beer

Hey Twin Turbo Looked on the ACI site, but they seem standard L88 flares, and only one type, am I missing something? How about offering a mould of yours? :naughty: they're stunning! :beer

Hey Goingballistic Know what you mean, but maybe the real faults with the management, you pay peanuts......you get monkeys, however...... If Im honest, I find that sometimes "I" fall into the trap of being a "passionate enthusiast", and therefore assume everyone involved with my project feels...

Hey Stallion Ive tried both........ 1 Putting the engine in with headers attached.... easy answer. DONT TRY IT!:hb 2 Putting headers in from underneath........answer EASY AS PIE!:Twist Good Luck! :beer

Hey Goingballistic Cant help with the sump, mine is unknown chromed brand, but if its any consulation my L81 also has spacers to the crank pulley to align. Seems to run fine, havent notice any vibration or anything. Didnt even realize this was a problem? Anyone else have anything to chime in? :beer

Hey Fine69 Just remember "To much of a good thing...................... is probably just enough" ;LOL Good Luck! :beer

Hey Chevyadditct I suppose the logical way to look at it would be to price as if it were totally original, with all the options etc, and then deduct $??? for the non-matching block. Reality is, they are worth what someone will pay for them, I suppose. I saw a recent sale of a BB 72 C3. Non...

Hey People My L81 has seperate keys for doors (round top), ignition (square top) and gas cap (little key). The door keys work fine, the gas key works fine. However the ignition key is not really needed at all, as you can start the car without the key, just turning the chrome guard will fire it...

Hey Smoothrider Just found this site, definately worth a look, covers all auto transmission conversions and all the additional parts accesories you can get for the conversions. http://www.700r4.com/tech/tcc/index.shtml Good Luck :beer

I agree, mine has been fine, has Stainless Steel hose clamp @ housing. Hey Flame, are you sure its not that your just running hot? (like really hot). :beer