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Hi all... Have the 82 and per last post, took to shopt this AM to find is original r12 freon(?) not the newer stuff, meaning car was never converted. He said can take to different shop that'll charge it, or they can do a simple conversion of basically the connectors, or fittings. (Guy working...

Hi guys... wondered if the AC compressor 'should' come on when the system needs a recharge. When I put the AC slide control to AC then flip on the motor switch control, the alt gauge moves and the engine appears to 'kick down' as if the compressor engaged, but I do not see the plate on the...

Maybe this sounds familiar to some here? Have a 1982 - Was trying to get at vent ductwork to fix a problem. Took gauge & shifter bezels off and was able to get at blk plastic ductwork for AC / def / htr, etc... Verified the cold/hot lever opened & closed that vac actuated metal 'door' in what...

Hi guys, ALL (haha) I'm trying to do is remove the bezel with the guages mounted in it. I am trying to get in there to fix some duct work thats waaaay out of whack form some one elses '''work'''. Looks like I can fix things witout removing whole dash if I can just get this bezel off.... (May...

Hi all, have an 82 and bought the weatherstrip kit... just trying to repl the Ttop rubber now... removed old and looking at new. Should I have bought, or is there some type of glue that should also be used too? It looks like part of the old weatherstrip is simply stuck to the glass from being...

Hi all, I want to buy a repair man. for my 1982... I see Chiltons, Haynes, etc... but wondered if there is a 'best' one to get, like a bible of sorts for the 82. Looking for a manual with repair instructions. and as many pics of procedures as possible. THX for any info you may have, Regards.

Hi guys, saw some general info on radiator replacement but had a quick Q:, Have an 82 and see there are aluminum rads for $500 and 'reg' non-alum ones for $250. 1. Alum rdas necessarily cool better and/or last longer? 2. Saw them 'w/trans cooler or w/o. How would I tell? Ask cuz mechanic...

Hi guys, In general, is a very good cond. 1974 bb 454 with 4 spd considered a rare car? Any guess as to the going value of one? I know about cars but am I'm new to the Vette scene and still looking around at them. I saw the 454 of 1974 being the last yr of the big block and wondered if it is a...

Hi guys, Looked at a 1977 today, drove it. Nice cars these vettes, :>) Was wondering if there is one BIG/common thing to ask about the 77. Example, I had an old 1972 Porsche 914 and 914's Big problem was battery acid would leak onto the back passenger side frame causing it to corrode badly...

Hi all, nice bd. Maybe silly Q: but new to vettes, what might be THE top 3 or 4 questions you'd ask when looking at a 74 (or other vette) to buy? One looking at is 74, 125k. new re-paint, new (5k rebuilt 350 w/edelbrock, etc... looks pretty nice over all... just wondering if should ask any major...