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    40th Anniversary Want heat, but AC seems to be on all of the time. Plus temp gauge not working?

    Most likely the temperature door control motor is inoperative OR the linkage from the door to the motor has disconnected...Not an easy repair..Requires interior and exterior HVAC box removal....Not for the novice to tackle..
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    Pull Key Wait 10 Seconds

    I agree with Sam..LM5 is the best , surefire repair that will last.
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    Question: rear main seal

    And if not replaced correctly,it will continue to leak..There is a fix..
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    Interior seat options

    Yes...do them all the time...Why?
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    Question: Engine Compartment/Passenger Compartment (HEAT)

    All the body components are the same from 1969 through 1982...The fender is fastened to the cowl and is used to close out those structures...In your pictures, you can see the intake side of the blower motor. if the inner close out panel was there, the fan would be enclosed to allow the...
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    Help! blower

    Yes... Very common problem...100% fix
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    new to vettes and needing guidance

    To an unskilled technician, Nothing is easy on a C3 Corvette..GET A REPAIR MANUAL!!!!!!!!
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    Help! blower

    If this is a C4, replace the blower module located on the evaporator box under the hood..
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    C7 Z06 steering wheel

    Initially, I would have to say no, but with enough time and money, anything is possible...LOL
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    Help! Pinion snubber bushing

    6 point head - 5/16" fine thread x 3/4"
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    Secret Stuff

    WTF???? I would like to see that article.. Joe
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    Help! Pinion snubber bushing

    Unfortunately, the drive shaft has to come out to allow room to remove the bolt..Sorry,,Just like everything on the C3 no easy task except the oil pan..LOL Joe
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    Question: changing differentrel

    I recommend that you do the math..To do 140 mph, you don't need to tach the engine into destruction..The 383 will make gobs of torque so you can keep the rear diff. ratios below 3:55..A 6 speed with a double overdrive may get you there..There are some online simulators that will give you an...
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    Corvette shop in Northern VA??

    Message me. I know a good long time Corvette tech in Chantilly...Excellent technician and very affordable
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    Question: changing differentrel

    An overdrive transmission may help...:eyerole
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    Tach conversions

    Dave makes a good product...In our shop, we have been using the Crane points conversion with alot of success..Unlike Pertronix, the Crane unit uses the actual distributor cam to trigger the coil..
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    1981 c3

    One thing to keep in mind..It's not only the mileage that deteriorates the car, It's the age...The car is only new once and EVERY part has a life expectancy and WILL eventually fail..Even cars that have had a full frame off restoration are not exempt since ALOT of components and parts are reused...
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    Corvette Specialists

    Hey Chuck, Corvette Specialists moved to Chantilly in 2007 and officially closed their doors last June of 2015..Fortunately, a new shop has surfaced in the same area in Chantilly..Excellent staff and workmanship called Corvette Motorsports..Look them up at CORVETTEMOTORSPORTS DOT COM Joe
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    Question: Engine Compartment/Passenger Compartment (HEAT)

    Unfortunately, you are looking at some major repairs.....First thing is that right fender will have to be removed to assess all that is missing...Looks like you are missing part of the right side firewall/cowl section that is part of the main body structure..As far as replacement panels,what you...
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    Starter recommendation

    You made a good choice. Not that Powermaster is better than most. They just built a starter based on old racer technology.. All the GM divisions, with exception of Cadillac,used a 3 field coil windings with a shunt. Cadillac with the 500CI engine, needed more cranking power and used 4 field...
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