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  1. 76okievette

    Question: Wheel Locks

    Looking to put a set of wheel locks on my 08, any one have suggestions on which set I should get?
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    Rag Foint Replacement

    Hey in the middle of replacing the rag joint and got stuck. I got the old one off of the steering box but can't get the steering wheel arm to move up or down so I can get rag joint off. Do I have to unbolt the steering box to get it off, or how far back should the steering wheel arm move? I have...
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    Fuel Spill

    Here is what happened, my 76 coupe sat in the gargare for about 3 weeks then when I went to drive it it started right up no problems but after I pulled out I noticed about a half gallon of gas had leaked out on the gargare floor. Car does not normally leak, no leaks before I started it and no...
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    Fuel Choice

    Ok, this may have been answered lots of time but I did not find it on my search. Will using 10% Ethanol have any effects on my 2008 C6? I understand it may have some reduced performance issues, not that I have noticed in the first 2500 miles, but any ideas on any long term issues? Gas with 10%...
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    How soon to apply wax

    Hey anyone know of any reason to not wax the 08 right away? I remember back in the old days everyone said to wait a month or more to wax a new car but that can't be right any more, is it?
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    Clear Plastic chip protects

    Has anyone used the stick on clear plastic chip protectors that go on behind and in front of the wheels? They even have them to go on the rear view mirrors. Do they work and stay on? If not what do you do for splash protectors, anything?
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    New Car

    Well I guess I will have to change my nick now because as of friday I now own two corvettes. I have attached a pic of the new one as it arrived at the dealership. Its a lot different than my '76' for sure.
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    After Marker in-dash Nav System

    Has anyone installed an in-dash after market Nav system in their 08? Wonder where to get the best deal and what type of unit to install, recommendations would be nice. Thanks
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    Just Prurchased an 08

    I just purchased our new 08, Victory Red with Cashmere interior, chrome wheels its beautiful. The dealer is trying to sell me the GPP additional warranty, $1200. Does anyone have any recommendation good or bad about purchasing this additional warranty?
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    Planning new purchase

    I am in process of purchasing an '09' and want to know about any additional 'anti theft' devices that can be installed? We plan on an extended road trip that will take us thru major cites and we will be parking the vette overnight and was hoping for some extra security besides sleeping in the...
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    FORD "Blue" orifice tube

    Ok, need some help, based on some info in a recent post "Need A/C help in Florida" and since I have the AC system torn apart replaceing some leaking hose's I decide to change the orifice tube in my AC system. The problem is I can't find out where it goes. My system is R134 with a "VIR...
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    Under hood paint

    What, color was the underside of the hood painted? I have the hood off my '76', to change an a/c hose, and just thought I would go ahead and paint it. Right now its mostly over spray from the ext paint job but it looks like it may have been flat black at one time. Thanks
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    Heater Hose Replacement

    I am going to replace both heater hose's and would like to know how to get at the ends that are connected to the heater core, do you get at those from under the car or from the passager side inside? Do I have to drain the radiator to replace the heater hose's? Also if I wanted to put in a ball...
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    Spare Tire

    Seems like a dumb quesiton but do C6's have spare tires? I am going to buy a 09 but can't find out if it has a spare or not?
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    Question: Hot Air tru A/C vents

    It seems like I am getting a small air flow of hot air thru the A/C vents no matter what postion the fan and thrumb wheel switch are in. What can cause this? It gets worst as you move to Max A/C and heater and even in the vent postion. When the switch is in the off postion its the least amout...
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    Purchasing an 09 2LT

    Hey all you C6 folks, this C3 guy is finally going to upgrade, I drove a 09 last night and am getting real close to ordering one, what I think I want is a 2LT Victory Red with Cashmere interior, auto trans, and Museum delivery. I got a price quote online from Rick Daniel at Maxie Price...
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    Strange Leak

    I seem to be leaking fluid from the EEC assembly located in from of the right motor mount. This part is part of the emission system and is supposed to trap fuel vapor in a filter then its burned up when the engine is running. I seem to be leaking from the this part, is it possible that the...
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    Question: Broken part, need help

    Question about a part I found which appears to be broken, see pictures, its on the front of the engine on the balance weight for the crank shaft??;shrug I think that is the proper name but not sure, anyway it looks like some kind of snap ring and its broken, not sure how long its been broken but...
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    Question: Transmission Linkage

    Hey, just a couple questions about my transmission linkage. As you can see by the attached pictures there is one cable that is not connected, I am assuming it goes to the pin with the cotter key but not sure why this is not connected. I have had the car for 5 years and it has been this way the...
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    Steering Control box

    I am going to replace my steering box, and wanted some input on if I should go with new or rebuilt? It does not appear to be a item I would want to rebuild myself. Also any special things I should know about the removal and installation?
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