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    Chrome Alternator?

    I figured it was probably a 70 amp but thought I would check with those of you who have had your vettes a while longer than me. Next issue is finding a chrome one that has the same style cases so my wiring will go back the way it is on the stock one.
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    Chrome Alternator?

    Im looking into replacing my alternator and want a chrome one. Is there anything on the factory alternator that says what amperage it is? The car has factory ac and all the options. Im not sure what amperage i need or if there is a such thing as too much amperage. I know that too little isint...
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    New Carb

    The holley is probably overkill for the little bit of engine work that has been done. The deciding factors were the fact that it was cheaper than trying to rebuild a reman carb (with no guarantee on how long it will last) and also it is enough carb to handle any addtional engine work that may...
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    New Carb

    Hey there, Ive been having problems with my Q-jet carb such as flooding, irratic idle, stalling, and all kinds of other weirdness. That carb was great as long as you were in the throttle but at a stop, it was pot luck on how it would act. I just got a Holly 650 double pumper and now she purrs...
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    Power antenna jammed

    One of the latest little projects was trying to get my power antenna to go down. I researched some antenna topics here on the forum and found out how to power the antenna manually. One of the previous owners cut the wires at the motor. After wiring the power to white and ground to green, the...
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    How to clean/detail 1981 Wheels?

    I use a product called mirrex, also found under the name speedy. It gets rid of the oxidation and shines up like chrome. Best part is, it goes on like wax and is easy to polish out. I also used it to polish out my waterneck and intake. Put a drop or two into a pad of super fine (0000) steel wool...
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    Question: Intake / Vacuum Hose Routing

    1981 350 with edelbrock performer intake manifold. There are three vacuum hoses (vent lines maybe?) mounted to a three way fitting. This fitting is in the rear of the manifold behind the carb. The way they are routed makes the hoses cross over each other and im trying to clean up the look...
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    First trophy

    I had a 79 Firebird with t tops and used to roll with my son in a car seat. The chicks dug it!
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    First trophy

    My son and I have been trying to fix up my 81 since I got it in July. New seats, cleaning up old wireing, coolant leaks, brake calipers etc. etc. Still have to deal with door panels and a few small odds and ends but Im proud to say that my car finally earned a trophy at a local cruise in this...
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    Power Antenna Question

    Ive got one that is stuck in the up position and id like to get it to go down. I dont use the radio at all, only the cd player. Anyone have any ideas on how to lower it manually and how to go about getting to it?
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    Vette Limo

    I got a good laugh at this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Corvette-Limousine-1994-Corvette-LIMO-very-rare-and-in-great-condition_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6168QQihZ006QQitemZ160274945380QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Just in case the link doesnt work the ebay item number is...
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    Question: Interior door panels / armrests

    Does anyone know of a source for 1981 door panels that dont have the carpet and map pockets? Also Im looking into either black armrests or maybe dieing the ones that are there already. How well does interior dye hold up to daily use?
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    New "Old" Vette?

    Just for snicks.... if you had deep pockets and Chevy came out with a vette that looked like the first generation bodies (ala the new stang, camaro, t-birds) would you buy it?
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    Question: 81 assembly manual

    Does the 81 assembly manual show diagrams for vacuum lines? Based on trial and error I finally got my headlight doors to open and close using the switch. They open and close one at a time, so id like to figure out how to correct that.
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    Tachometer cable

    is it a cable or is it wired to run off the distributor/coil?
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    Bracket needed for headlight override

    Thanks for the tip, I will check it out.
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    wrong plug

    uniformity, so you wouldnt have to buy 7 of one plug, and only 1 of another.
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    Bracket needed for headlight override

    Looking for the bracket that holds the headlight override into the dash. Any suggestions?
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    wrong plug

    possible that someone stripped the heads trying to replace the plugs? they could have put a thread insert in and used a smaller plug with the same head range.
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    Help! Replacing the stock air cleaner/housing/valve covers.

    Looks good. You can get a pcv valve breather cap at your local auto parts store like i have that is only 6 or 7 bucks. It will match the other one and still function.
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