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The wipers are not working, and I know there is a way to bypass the system and open it, but what is it? How can I access my wipers if I can't open with my dash turn on? There is a short piece of curved metal that bends around the corner from the wiper door to the drivers door that I need to...

I am looking for a weatherstrip kit for a 1968 convertable hardtop. I need all 4 pieces for the hardtop, 1 front, 2 sides and 1 rear. I will consider a kit for the entire car if I can find a great price, but I do need the top the most. Thanks Steve

I am stumped by this one. I have a 1968 427/400 (tri-power) that is perfect in every way but one, and that is starting. I usually drive it about every two weeks, and when I first get in I pump the gas twice and it starts immediately. If I drive for a while and make a short stop, like for gas, it...

I am replacing the valve cover gaskets on my 68 424/400 and was very suprised to see that when I pulled the covers the old gaskets were about 3/8 thick neopreme. I have never seen gaskets that thick, and was wondering if that is normal. I have not been up to buy the new gaskets yet, but I can't...

I need to have the windshield wipers repaired on my 68 big block. I live in Orange County, California, and I am looking for a reasonable repair shop in the general area. Corvette Mike's is way too expensive for me. Anyone have any shops they could recommend locally? Thanks Steve 1968...

Can I change the rear main seal on a 1968 427 through the oil pan, or do I need to drop the tranny? Thanks Styeve

I have a 68 427/400, and have a problem with starting and a gas smell also. It starts easily (fires in about 1 second) when the car sits overnight, but it is slow starting when I restart after driving for a while. If I restart right away, like stopping for gas, it fires right up. If I let it set...

I am looking for a site that will give me original road tests and performance specifications for a 68/427/400. I have seen production numbers, etc., but I would like to see what was said about them in their day. Thanks Steve

I have a 68/427 that could use a little body work (stress cracks) and a decent paint job. The car is Corvette Bronze, and I will repaint it the same original color. I don't want the most incredible paint job ever, but I don't want Earl Scheib either. Anyone have a guess at the price range of a...

This may rattle some of you youngsters, but I believe the best wax on the market is Turtle Wax. I have been using it for aroung 40 years without any problems. It goes on and comes off easy, shines brite, doesn't eat the paint, and shines great. I use it on all three of my cars: an 04...

Got my first vette about a month ago, and can't imagine what took me so long. I bought an original 1968 427/400 convertable that is in great shape. I am replacing the oil pan right now because of a leak where someone once welded it, and now I am getting ready to tackle the inoperable wipers...

I have an oil leak on my 68 427/400, and I expect it is the rear seal. Can it be replaced by dropping the tranny, or do I need to pull the engine to get to it? Thanks Steve

I just got a 68 Corvette and everything is perfect except for the windows. They are very hard to roll up, and I plan to pull the panels next weekend and see whats up. Any thoughts on what I should look for? Bushings? This is my first Corvette and I appreciate any and all help. Where is the best...

I just bought a 1968 427/400, 4 speed convertable, and I hope it will arrive within a week or so. I can't claim to be very knowledgeable on Corvetts, and I am looking for any help I can get. What should I watch for on the car? I have heard about some overheating problems on the early big blocks...