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    Dash lights electrical issue

    Hi everyone, My lights in my dash won't come on, it is also breaking the small fuse. I've replaced my headlight switch but unfortunately it didn't fix anything. Of course it can't be that easy! Damn it! So here's my troubleshooting. I've put a new fuse, turned the lights on, lights in dash...
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    Headlight switch issue

    Did anybody had the same problem? I am installing a new headlight switch and decided to get the new headlight knob and rod, well turns out the darn rod is shorter than the on i have on my car! result? I can shut off the lights completely! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Headlight switch issue

    Did anybody had the same problem? I am installing a new headlight switch and decided to get the new headlight knob and rod, well turns out the darn rod is shorter than the on i have on my car! result? I can shut off the lights completely! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Door mechanism, door wouldn't open from outside door handle

    Hi, Look at this, the door mechanism was so full of old grease which as gone hard as gum that i couldn't get the door open from the outside anymore, took me a day of soaking in varsol to get it cleaned up. Now that it is clean, what kind of spray lubricant should i use on this? Sent from...
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    Engine issues?

    Hi, i hope this is not a sign of an possible engine rebuilt. It happened a few times this summer. I'll be driving without no problems and all of a sudden the oil pressure gauge will show zero pressure and when i rev the engine 1 to 3 times the pressure goes up to normal again. Now could it...
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    Lost all lights in dash panels

    Hi, for some reason i lost all lights in dash, meaning speedometer, tach, and all gauges, oil pressure, clock, battery indicator etc.. In my 1974 corvette stingray, anybody knows what it could be, it's strange that all of a sudden nothing and turning the light switch knob from side to side...
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    starter turns rough when cold. But starts and turn right up when hot. What the hell?

    Hi guys, interesting problem here. I've noticed that my car had a hard time starting recently. not only that. my wipers started to not work or work when it wanted, the fan as well and then my darn radio was cutting. I've investigated and found a missing bold on the starter which olds the...
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    3 step wax system from Mothers. Had a hard time removing was on last step. please help

    Hi guys, I"m a good mecanic but when it comes to putting wax on the car I need a little help. I still did an awesome job but damn I've worked hard on removing that last coat of the carnuba wax. Everybody tells me that removing was when it comes to a haze is supposed to be effortless. Well let...
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    Vortech supercharger entry level carburated question

    Hi guys, I've looked at all kinds of possibilities to give a boost to my 350 engine. it's now pushing around 375 HP. I was thinking maybe rebuild the engine to a 383 stroker which my take me to 425 HP. But the cost is most likely close to 5000$ to do so. Now I was looking at this supercharger...
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    burned some rubber last night, lot's of fun, Enjoy !

    I've ordered new tires and they are in. So I'd thought maybe I should finish off the old ones. I think I did a pretty good job at it. YouTube - ‪C3 Corvette Stingray , Huge Burnouts !!!‬‏ Enjoy !! Dan
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    Burned the old tires today, Lot's of fun, check it out.

    I've ordered new tires and they are in. So I'd thought maybe I should finish off the old ones. I think I did a pretty good job at it. YouTube - ‪C3 Corvette Stingray , Huge Burnouts !!!‬‏ Enjoy !! Dan
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    Door Panel replacement

    I am currently replacing my door panels. I've found out that the clips are missing on both of them which I will order soon, I already have the new door panels. the question is. Are those clips with the handle and door lock knob enouph to hold the panels ? The reason i'm asking is because...
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    Question: swaping 350 to a 454 BB question

    Hi guys, I've been pretty busy building my garage lately and now since it's almost all done I'll be able to do more work on the vette. Now I was wondering. I'm kind of tired to put extra parts on the tired 350 and not being able to make the kind of horse power I would like. So I'm thinking of...
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    March Performance serpentine conversion kits

    Hi guys, I was looking at a kit from March performance, I was interested in the March Performance 21170 - March Performance Revolver-Style Track Serpentine Conversion Kits but it is selling for over 2000$ and I'm in Canada so that means even more expensive. Then I've found this one on summit...
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    Engine performance problems

    Hi guys, I really need you help on this one. Last year I've got my car on the dyno and got 225 Hp at the wheels. This year I've installed brand new Patriots cylinder head part # 2181 64 cc aluminium. Then Put the car on the dyno, what do I get? 225 HP at the wheels. What the f***k just...
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    My 1974 Corvette Video, Enjoy !!!

    Hi guy's, I've been busy these past couple of days making a video of my car. Well i'm all done and if you want to take a look. go ahead. I've posted under my corvette club's forum because youtube doesn't accept video's with music anymore. Well they do but will mute the music. So I'm not even...
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    2005 Corvette Stalling when driving

    Have a fellow here that has a 2005 automatic, 14,000 km on it. The problem is: driving along and without any warning the car shuts off! Coasts it to the side of the road, puts it in park or neutral, pushes the start button and it fires right up. Off he goes. Has the car in shop now and they...
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    Video of Burnout !!!

    Hey guy's, I was just playing around with my linelock, Though I would share this with all of you. Enjoy!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSLCBYgRKf4 Dan
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    removing dash in 1974 Corvette?

    Hi guy's, Been a while, been too busy with my new house and landscape and also changed my cylinder heads to aluminim 64 cc cylinder heads. Can someone tell me how the hell do i remove the dash on my car? I took the car to an audio installer and got everything done except for the darn front...
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    Tested my new Linelock

    Tested my new Linelock, got a burnout video Hi guy's, It's been a while, but I'm back on the furum. I've installed a linelock recently on my C3. Did change my rear end gears to 3:55 and installed new posi clutch as well. Anyways. this is a small video on youtube of me testing the...
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