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Well I think it looks GREAT. BUT, do we ever really get our Vettes complete ? Happy cruising and remenber to Wave. Gary

You can get the A/C lines that attach to the compressor from many of the aftermarket outlets like Mid America. It cost around $140. Sometimes you can find them used for half that or less. I had one I was saving just incase, but I had to clean the shop so I ended up throwing it in the trash...

I'd just replace it myself, but if you want to try and fix it. Get a PRO to weld it; DON'T try and do it yourself!!! Gary

WELCOME toCAC. Another thing to think about is the rubber flex line to the front and rear brakes. I had a slight pull on my 78 that just wouldn't go away. Had the frontend checked and a brake job done. Still the ### pulling. Finally replaced the flex lines; YES, no more pulling!!! Just...

I'd start with a wire-brush, either hand or a wire wheel on a drill and then sandpaper. If that leave you with a useable track, then apply a good rust killer; Osho works very well. If any of the above doesn't leave you with a workable track look for a used set at a bone yard or Ebay. Some...

Vettehead is right; they do set alittle off after being jacked off the ground. Once the car rolls a short distances it settles down. If it doesn't then the spring bolt may be adjusted up to high. ( the bolts on the outer ends) Another thing as to the camber is if the spring has been replaced or...

Now That was a dumb question!! :boogie Oh Yeh, Great options. Every yellow vette should have one. :beer Gary

I know that on an 80', which should be the same as your 81', the delay wiper relay is mounted in that storage boxes along with the power att. relay. The delay wiper relay is a known for wiper problems. When I got my 80' most of the electrical didn't work. :bash It was bad connections. I removed...

I had a NOAH cover from Mid-America and it worked great. When I got the cover I was living right on the Pacific Northwest coast; 50 inches of rain a year and 60 mph winds. The Noah took it all. Last year we had 10 inches of snow on the ground for a month and the Noah took that as well. Gary...

I've done it both ways. The first time I stripped it all the way down becuasr I had to do so much body work. The second time I just took off what I needed to. I wish I had stripped it all off on the second; it would have made it easier in the long run. Also I found, after getting the new paint...

The E brake adjusts through a small hole in the rotor. Thats thye only way to adjust the shoe. There is also an adjuster on the cables where the 2 cables come together. Gary

That sounds like a bit much just for the E-brake not working. That's a lot of work and time. Unless there is some problem with the trailing arms why do it. Any good shop that knows Corvettes can rebuild the complete rear brake system in 1 or 2 day for about half of that and have all new brakes...

I'd advise you find a shop that actually knows what they are doing. Drilling the rivits is no big deal; just a pain in the ***. Yes, the stock rotors do last a long time but, when it's time, it's time. Gary

I know this story :upthumbs. 350, 4 speed, 3:73 rears, side pipes and SOUNDING GOOD :cool :cool

Lanny81, have you try adjusting the E-brake shoes? If that doesn't do it; Then I would figure on replacing everything shoes & all the small parts as well. Buy the S/S small parts, it well worth it. E-brakes that are not working are becuase of, Shoe bad , not adjusted, cables frozen, small...

10 MPG in the City isn't what I call bad.:) 10 - 12 City 15 - 17 MPG is about average for most stock C3's. Gary

Jeffn, Check past threads the pros and cons of both type springs was gone over not to long ago. I believe it was under spring replacement. It should answer all or most of your questions. Gary

Start with the carb. Look at the exhaust; are the tail pipes black? Check the choke and make sure it is not sticking on. How does it idle? Also check all the fuel line; Check for any leaks. The short rubber lines that connect to the fuel pump are known to crack and leak. There are many thing...

Well mine is a 78 L-48 4 speed 12 - 15 MPG is the best I can get. That's most, I guess, becuase of the 4 speed and side pipe. It's hard to keep your foot out of it alittle. Gary SAVE the WAVE

For a 30+ year old car 134k isn't that many miles. The real thing is how much they want you to pay for the car if mileage makes any real difference. NOW FOR REAL FACTS; with C3 values its what it is worth to you. I have way more invested in my 78' than it would ever be able to get for it if I...