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has anyone line-xed their frame. I was wondering if this might be a good option on my rebuild.

Hey guys,its been a long time since I've been around. My 75 had to go into the frame shop and it seems like that is a black hole. I've started to research the removable rear window again and I was wondering if someone could enlighten me about the rear storage tray hinge hardware and the window...

Anyone out there happen to know the diameter of late 70's centercaps on the aluminium wheels. I've got a set of Alliance mags on the car now and want to dress them up with corvette center caps. Thanks, Jim

What is the kickdown cable. Sorry for the stupidity. My th400 doesn't have one. There is a bracket on the steering column at the fire wall and nothing is hocked up to it. am I missing something? Please explain. Thanks

I recently finished a complete electrical overhaul on my 75. I found the seat belt buzzer relay to be the only thing bad and blowing a fuse out. Anyone kow the replacement part number and/or where I can pick one up? Also the two small chrome bars, one on each rear wheel hump, What are they...

How's it going guys? It's been a while but I am now back to work on my vette. My recent challenge is to install new wiring harnesses. Everything was going fine until the engine harness. I have a purple wire which is for the starter interlock relay. My engine is not the original and the guy...

My problem is that after an extensive cleaning and suspension replacement that has taken the last year to do , I put the wheels back on, topped off the fluids and started her up. Whoa Where's that smoke coming from was the next response from my wife. The hood security switch was smoking...

torqe specifications If i put a crows foot on a torque wrench, is the torque setting on the wrench true or does it need to be modified for the slight ofset of the crows foot? thanks in advance Jim

I've been doing a suspension rebuild on my 75 for the last 6 months. the front rotors are toast. my question is: Are the hubs reuseable? can I remove the rivets and just purchase new rotors. and does anyone know the procedure to install the old hubs to the new rotors? do I need to rivet...

Wanted to more about multiple spark ignition systems. I'm stupid here. So I wanted to know pluses and minuses. and mainly why Thanks in advance. been a while since Ive been to the forum with the holidays and all The 75 is coming along Full VBP suspension upgrades going in as well as...

I started a full front and rear suspension rebuild last week. While the parts are coming of I've noticed that there are some thigs that aren't right. My first question (probably of many, Stay tuned) is about front and rear shims. The front. the left had none. the right had three on the...

My father just ordered his 50th anniversary Edition. I, being the vette fanatic in the family, decided that for his birthday I,d get him a cover for it. I just dont know which to choose. What are some of your opinions? yes price matters but only50 percent. I want to protect this car as much...

Hey guys, I recently took my 75 to a shop and had the transmmission servvice (being on my back for two days was my idea of a fun labor day weekend). They fixed the gasket leak, but the speedo connection still has a bit of a drip. I need to replace the gear there anyway. My problem: What are...

Hey, does anyone know where in southern California, prefferably northern L.A., San Fernando Valley area, where I can take my mistress to get her checked out. Much appreciated Wicky88

Hey Guys and Gals, I have a few questions now that my new body mounts are in place. The Car, 1975 coupe. 1. To shift the body to the right 1/2 inch, Is it a brute force thing? 2. Do only the body mounts need to be loose or are there other things I may need to loosen to accomplish #1...

For anyone who's interested, The body mounts on my 75 are swiched out to polys. The rubber ones were definently worked. One suggestion to anyone replaceing their mounts, Go ahead and order new bolts and nuts (2 for the #1) for the whole car. 27 years has not been kind to them and now my baby...

Hey everyone. Got a quick spec question here. I finally started the body mount replacement yesterday and in all of my manuals there is no reference to the torque setting for the mount bolts. (Still waiting for Zip to get my GM Shop Manual to me). Could anyone look that up for me. Much...

Had a question about tires. My 75 has p245 r15 all the way around. On a hard turn ,either way they rub the rear part of the wheel well. I was thinking about putting p235 s on the front and leaving the rears at 245. I don't want to lay out the cash on a new set of wheels yet (thinking I'll go...

My oil pressure gauge reads just under 40psi at start up and after is warm it ranges between 15 and 40 depending on the condition (stop ,Park Full throttle) Does this seem low to anyone eles or should I delve into it a bit deeper. You know : "If it ain't...

Hey All, After four months of reading, working on, and learning the hell out of my 75 coupe I've just about got her Smog legal for California. I started her up last week for the first time since bringing her home from arizonia. What a feeling of accomplishment!!!! Then the Smog Test FAILED...