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    Still don't like the drive train!!! no throttle cable!! Too much electornics!!!

    Dang, I thought the 1962 straight axle was the last true Corvette! ;)
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    No other Generation

    If you watch the video link you can see the Mid-Year headlights do rotate 180* - 90* rotation would put the leading edge of the headlight module straight up - it clearly rotates 180* to the back. In addition to the Jaguars, Saab, Austin Healey (Bug Eye Sprite) and others used clamshell hoods...
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    No other Generation

    C2 headlights rotate 180*. YouTube - 1964 Corvette Headlights The C4 was the first production Corvette to use a clamshell hood, but this was not something NEW. Likely there were earlier sports cars, but beginning in 1961 the Jaguar XKE had a clamshell hood.
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    No other Generation

    6Shooter - I think trying to reason with "Bucket" is a waste of time. His comments run counter to the statements and writings of Dave Mc Clellan and Dave Hill and every history of the Corvette book published. I for one wish everyone a Merry Christmas! (and I'm off this thread.)
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    No other Generation

    The 1982 and the 1984 Corvettes share the "Cross Fire Injection" engine. The 1996 to 1997 change (C4 to C5) was the most "all new" Corvette built to date. The Corvette Black Book by Mike Antonick gives a good description of the year-to-year changes the Corvette has undergone.
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    Copy of the build sheet?

    In 1972 the 5th digit varies: "K" is the base 350 ci, 200 hp engine, "L" is the "LT1" 350 ci, 255 hp engine, "W" is the "LS5" 454 ci, 270 hp engine.
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    Getting a new Bumper to fit.

    You can get a perfect fit if you match the car to the bumper, not the bumper to the car. The fiberglas is easier to work than trying to bend a bumper.
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    C3 body lift

    The video comes with a workbook containing a body lift checklist and body dollie construction information. It was useful to me.
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    do you use a GPS in your vette

    I use a Garmin 60CS. Portable unit with a color screen, and it is easy on batteries. I just set it in the cup holder. The passenger uses the unit, don't need the distraction when driving.
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    Accessing Body Mount

    If you mean removal of the bolt, it should just screw out but soak with PB blaster. If you mean replacement of the mount itself that will require lifting the body somewhat so that you can access the bottom cushion of the mount. The other mounts on that side also have to be loosened so that the...
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    can you tell what is this????????????????

    It may be the pulse controller for the wipers. That is pn 14016215 and it is available from your Chevy dealer (GM Restoration Parts). The wiper switch itself is pn 14029570 (with pulse) and it is also available from GM Restoration Parts.
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    700r4 to T350/400 Help!

    1968-79 manual and automatic transmission cars all used the same propeller shaft pn 378231. 1980-81 automatic transmissions used pn 14014603. 1980-81 manual transmissions used pn 14014606. 1982 (A.T.) used propeller shaft pn 14041083. The propeller shaft changed in 1980 when the Dana...
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    trailing arm rebuilders

    I had Van Steel do my trailing arms, beautiful work, and they were prompt. Also, they were very helpful with my installation questions. I had them powder coated the arms as the car is not NCRS. I have also heard good things about Bairs rebuild work on TA and I have purchased some suspension...
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    MPG Is This For Real?

    2003 A4 convertible, no mods - 29.5 mpg highway 65-70 (speed limit). I think the MN6 cars do better than the A4 cars. It doesn't look much like an economy car! FWIW: The actual mileage and the DIC calculated mileage are pretty close.
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    Worst factory color?

    Worst Factory Color? 1980 Frost Beige (code 59). My C3's original color, it has been repainted red, and repainted black. This car will need to be painted, but it won't be the original "Frost Beige"!
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    average weight of a 80-82 vette?

    FYI curb weight for: 1953 = 2886 1962 = 3065 1963 = 3015 1967 = 3155 1968 = 3210 1977 = 3534 1978 = 3572 1979 = 3503 1980 = 3336 1981 = 3307 1982 = 3342 1984 = 3192 1995 = 3203 1996 = 3298 1997 = 3221
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    Fuse blows after shutting car off!?!

    Does the fuse ever NOT blow? What does the wiring going into the doors look like? Seems like a short to ground and the doors might be a suitable spot for the wiring harness to wear. I also have a 1980, but it is in too many pieces to see if the lights work! LOL May be time to go wire by...
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    Gas mileage

    Gas milage? 29.4 mpg highway, and about 24 mpg overall. (2003 convertible with automatic - sorry I couldn't resist. These C5s just don't look like economy cars.) My 1980 L48 on the other hand ......
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    Oil question for stock 350

    New Corvettes come with 5W-30 Mobile 1 from the factory. There is no "break-in" oil. They run fine on the synthetic from the beginning. These engines (LS1/LS6) have much tighter manufacturing tolerances and require the lighter 5W-30 synthetic oils. Heavier oils do not lubricate these engines...
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    Fuse blows after shutting car off!?!

    Is the Courtesy Light and Dome Light delay operating properly? That is do the dome/courtesy lights come on when you open the door, and do they remain on for 30 seconds after both doors are closed?
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