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  1. midyearroadster427

    Carlisle and back..

    Went to Carlisle this past Thursday. Left from south of Boston which would be about 440 miles one way, not including the in town driving just the highway portion of the trip, the BB got 15.8 MPG....I was happy with that. Being the only midyear in our caravan....I had to refuel twice as often as...
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    Grand Sport Pdaft

    Had the car realigned to their specs and could feel the difference right away..lets hope it prolongs the wear on the tires.
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    Grand Sport Paddle shifting

    just realized that the paddle shifters work in both D and S,,,in my 08 it only worked in S. I thought I had a problem until I read it works in both...
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    Grand Sport Greetings.

    Now this is great, just found this forum. I am ususally in the c2 area or on that other board....Glad to see this forum, where we can share info on this model. I have been researching some info on tires for our cars. From what I have read, the Gen 2 although somewhat better than the first...
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    for sale

    I have a nice Z06 rear spoiler..came off my 08. its painted Crystal red...asking 100 bucks or BO
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    Question: what if you needed a motor

    So...I'm thinking about the future a bit here. If you had your choice...would you buy a gm crate motor...454 or 502 and why? Now for reference...you would be traveling with it..say an avg of 8500 miles a season. NO Garage Queen. I am also thinking about a rebuild of the 427..but with all...
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    Sometimes you have to laugh....

    I was contacted to find a car for a photo shoot being done in Boston this week, they wanted a 50s car, none vette this time. I found them a 58 Chevy and they loved it. While talking to the crew, they told me of the Vette they used earlier, it seems they got this pristine 59? for the shoot...
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    Question: off sets?

    my friend wants to take off the rally wheels on his 73 and replace them with Cragar ss 15" wheels...does anyone know what off set to get? He isnt looking for a deep dish look just stock looking off set. thanks for your help...
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    Glossy or Semi Gloss

    I am going to paint the walls of my garage ...the walls were previously just plastered. Should I use a Glossy or Semi Gloss on the walls??? My thinking is that ...Glossy would reflect light better? any opinions????
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    News: GLADIATOR AND LOWES

    LOWES IS MARKING DOWN GLADIATOR WALL CABINET #29844 FROM $118 TO $29.95. SOME STORES HAVE THEM MARKED DOWN ALREADY ..SOME HAVE NOT DONE SO YET..I HAD TO CHECK WITH THREE AROUND MY AREA AND BOUGHT THE LAST THREE FROM THE ONE NEAR ME. I WOULD ASSUME YOU CAN CHECK WITH LOWES IN YOUR AREA AND HAVE...
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    News: Boston World of Wheels and Rich L.

    went to the WOW in Boston this evening...and saw Rich's 63 split window...just totally amazing....if you get the chance to see this vehicle please do. Talk about craftsmanship....and a man who is about as down to earth as you can get....a gentlman...this hobby is lucky to have men like him in...
  12. midyearroadster427

    Question: Seat Belts

    So I just noticed my seatbelts in the 67 are begining to show their age and wear...can someone suggest where I might be able to get them reconditioned or where I can get repros that are of good quality...thanks for your help.
  13. midyearroadster427

    Question: power steering...

    who makes the best power steering system for a non power steering car....
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    Question: Old Race Car...57 Vette

    we are trying to locate our old race car, a black 57 vette which was sold to Gary Brown of Georgia then we believe sold to Fred Hartman in Ohio we think ,,,then possibly running in Division 2 under the sponsorship of S&S engineering...any help would be appreciated...
  15. midyearroadster427

    Paying Dues....

    I have to pay my dues to Dale and the crew at Al Knochs...they recovered my seats this weekend at Spring Carlisle and did a heck of a job......when a vendor does well..we must pay our dues to them....:beer:beer
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    40th Anniversary where can i get a.....

    where can i get one of the plastic bags the locking lug nuts came in when the ruby was delivered???????
  17. midyearroadster427

    40th Anniversary info

    was there a bag containing lug nuts that came with the Ruby when delivered?
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    Big Block Info???

    What manifolds do you big block owners have on your motors?
  19. midyearroadster427

    new carpets..

    starting to install new front carpets from Al K. I have the cabin insulated and the carpets are sitting in there resting...now, the question...it appears there is some extra material and it will need some triming but also when I test fit and press the carpet up against the tunnel areas a wave...
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    Opinions.....fuses and flashers...

    ok ..I'm towing a small trailer with 4 brake lts on it and two side marker lights now. Do you think the stock flashers and fuses can handle the extra lights or should I consider legs for the trailer as they use less power??????
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