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Thanks guys. Barry - Sorry I brought that thread back on ya. However, you should take satisfaction that you are now giving the advise rather than asking for it. Guess you've come a long way since you decided to do you own work. I think we are similair in some regards - I have a '65 and an '80...

Hey Guys - my 65 is causing me some concern and its now off the road until its resolved. While searching I found BarryK's post: http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51999 Describes my problem pretty accurately and better than I could have :) Barry - can you...

Thanks for the response - the part of the issue is that if they are sleeved then only a partial or no core charge may apply. That adds $100-$200 to the cost of the project. THe marks don't appear to be pits - I think I will focus my attention there. If I can clean it further and looks fine I...

Can you tell from the picture if these are SS lined? I'm looking for a confirmation. - Thanks

Thanks Vettehead Mikey - Definately going to replace everything since it will be apart. With the "Kits" you save some money since your getting the "package" deal. I guess it boils down to $145.00 to replace all 4 calipers OR keep $145.00 in my pocket with the understanding that there is...

Hello - I had a leaking caliper on the front driver side. Attached is an image of the caliper - are these SS lined? Someone posted if its not rusted its SS. It does show some blemishes but I'm thinking the prior owner aready swapped out for SS sleeves. What do you think? Doing the math -...

Ha! - goes to show you what I know about the very car I own! I thought three lights were stock as my 65 has three, with no backup lights. Never gave it a thought - Live and learn! (Editted: OK, I thought it was weird that I would have had 3 tail lights - double checked and doh! its back to...

Thanks everyone - I did get the headers in and tighetned. They key was a combination of socket and open end. I couldn't get the snapon version as recommended but I did find a wrench at Sears called a cross force wrench. In essence, the ends are turned 90 degrees to each other. It was...

Thanks Guys - I'll pick one up. I'm worried about the corners of the bolts that are rounding over on the stage8 bolts. Hence, I was thinking of a wrench with more sides (not quite a full box wrench not quite open...). Anyway, you guys survived with that wrench so you've set the bar for me to...

Got the ceramic headers in - no problem. I figured tightening the bolts would the fun part with my stage 8 bolts and the 3/16" allen wrench socket cavity. Well I was attempting to torque the bolts to 30 lb and the allen wrench started turning in the header bolt. At first I thought - POS...

I'm putting a set of cermaic hooker headers onto the vet (1980 L48). Found plenty of help here on how to do it, however, I'm stuck on what comes after they are on...how do I hook it up to the current exhaust system? The headers end with a 3 bolt flange. Do I have to buy "Collector Extender...

Thanks Tom - here are the two kits: http://www.cssbinc.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1150 (this is the two piece) http://www.cssbinc.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1162

Hello - I've decided its time to make the car a bit safer and convert from a single master cylinder to a dual. Car is a 1965 with Disc Brakes, no power steering, no power brakes. I struggled with what to do such as adding power brakes, just replacing the Master Cylinder or going with...

Hey McD - I'm no expert but am willing to offer my opinion :) The price seems good based on what I've seen/heard other cars going for. BIG CAVEAT is that there isn't a lot of detail in your description to really say if its a good price. Motor and how the car is optioned affect the price -...

I wonder if they don't even know what they are looking at.. I have this theory that the newer vet owners may not even know that a C2 is a vet. Up hear in VT, C2's are few and far between. Those that buy a new vet may just be in the market for a new car and decide a vet is for them without...

Thanks Guys - problem solved!! Turns out my ignition switch is hosed. Off and accessory are too close to call - There is no positive stop between them. When the key is in the off position it is in the accessory position now....if I bump it a little I can then feel it go to the off position...

Hmmmm. The load also goes away if I pull the right hand (as seen from drivers seat) wire harness off the firewall with the alternator connected. I took this to mean the short was further ahead of that connector. Is there anyway I can test the alternator myself? I took it to AutoZone and...

Hey Vetsvette2002 - thanks for the reply! With the alternator disconnected (meaning White and Blue connector pulled) no draw on the battery. These are the same leads that connect to the voltage regulator and then onto the Firewall. I did pull the glove box and right door bulb - still have the...

Hi all - I have 1 amp drain on the battery which equals dead battery in a couple days. I've read the threads regarding electical issues (very helpful) but haven't quite got it nailed. With all fuses removed, I still have the load, which tells me its not a fused circuit. If I remove the left...

Thanks Guys - in order to get on the road I picked up a pertronix kit to convert points to electronic. For now I'll stick with the current distributor (no tack drive) and locate a vette distributor (as suggested) later on when I get additional dollars. I realize that points work perfectly...