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For a 1973, what would the best replacement battery be? The one that came with the car looks more like a motorcycle battery than a car battert - it's pretty small. Suggestions? I'm starting to think this may also be the reason why my battery meter hasn't worked since I got the car. Thanks as...

If your C3 parking brake needed complete replacement from top to bottom, what would a realistic price be including labor at the shop? I was quoted $2000 U.S.$. Is that nuts or what? The quote was from a specialty Vette garage - what would Midas or Speedy charge - or even the Chev dealer...

Gang, In a 1973 there is absolutely no room to store the T-tops and still have 2 speakers to listen to the stereo. So...any solutions as to mini speakers, customized speaker setups, or anyway to hear the tunes other than from the front speakers? When I cought the car it came with 2...

Ok...for those of us who live in snow country and actually have a weekend where the roads are completely dry...the sun is shining....would you drive your baby? There is salt on the roads that probably will cover the bottom of the car. Is it worth it?? Mike

In almost every C3 Vette I've seen, the original car alarm is not working. Did you repair your original alarm, or install a new one? Mike

Ok, this could be the dumbest question ever asked on this forum! If a 1974 is th elast year of leaded gas, and I'm driving a 1973 which is leaded as well....why is it ok to put 91 and higher octane super unleaded in the tank? Would performance be enhanced if I used a different gas? SHould I...

Ok, here's a good question, I think.... What should a warm idle speed be for a '73 automatic? Mine idles at only 600 or 700 after it's warmed up. It seems like maybe it should be set to idle higher? The good news is, at 82 mph it's only at 3200 rpm. Ideas? Comments?? Thx...Mike

The person I bought my 73 Vette from left it for 2 years without driving it (well ok, $10.00 spent on gas in 2 years). When I start up the car, for the first 3 minutes or so it's sluggish and if I accelerate too fast, it backfires. Once I get going - it's a dream...quiet, smooth etc. Here's the...

Stupid question maybe...my VIN is only 14 numbers. I'm trying to do a check on-line, but the sites all say that a VIN is 17 numbers. ???? Uh ???? Any ideas?? Mike

A couple of quick questions.... 1. How do I replace/restore torn vinyl dark saddle covers and add foam AND still keep the car "original '73"? 2. If I replace components with original parts - like the center console, but it's missing the engine ID plate - does it hurt the originality of the...

Ok, I know the topic sounds wierd... Do any of you seem to have a small 1/4 inch space at the top of your windows - both driver and passenger sides. You can actually hear the wind? Is this wierd? The rain isn't a problem because the T-top overhangs, but shouldn't it close completely? I guess if...

Ok, maybe bad luck, maybe nothing, but here goes... Just took my 1973 out for a spin, didn't "warm it up" more than a minute or 2, drove a couple of blocks and it sputtered and stalled, started it again, went a few feet and it kind of choked a bit and almost stalled again. Waited a minute...

Newbie to this group - just brought home my first Vette! So...my first question to the group is...where is the best place to find original "great condition" parts that are mostly cosmetic pieces? Examples of what need replacing are; seatbelts (both sides), the plastic piece that is where the...