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  1. 91-Vetteman

    Help! Installing Targa Top After Replacing all Weatherstripping?

    I just finished my 2012 winter project of replacing all interior carpet and weatherstripping. Has anyone had difficulty installing their targa top after replacing weatherstripping? The weatherstripping is installed correctly, I think it is very stiff and inflexible. I need about a 1/2 inch to...
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    Question: C4 Caliper Color Change Options

    My wife and I drove out to Effingham IL from Richmond VA to attend the Mid-America Car Show. It was great, I went and purchased a set of Baer slotted rotors and a set of 91 ZR1 5 star wheels. I have always really disliked the early C4 swirl style wheels. This year's winter project will be a...
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    Question: Can the Under-hood Lights be Temporarily Disconnected?

    With 16 inches of snow on the ground, my car is not leaving the garage anytime soon. One of my winter projects will be cleanup and detailing of the engine bay. I was wondering if there was a simple way to turn off the courtesy lights under the hood which come on when you lift the hood. I know...
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    Targa Top Refurbishment

    Targa Top Restoration Project Hey guys, I was all ready to start looking for a new targa top for my 1991 Corvette. I went to my local Pep Boys in Richmond VA and found an acryic refinishing product, bought a couple of 1500 grit sanding pads and went to work one Saturday afternoon and was...
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    Question: 1985 4+3 Shifting Smoothness

    Looking at an 85 with manual trans & with 87,000 miles. I currently own a 1981 Vette auto trans and I am looking to add a little more fun to my spring and summer weekend drives. I have not owned a car with a maual transmission for several years, but I have driven some. During my 2 test drives...
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    Question: 85 Upgraded with 91 Front and Rear End Clip

    Hi, I am a current C3 owner and stumbled across in the neighborhood a nice 85, black Vette, 4-speed with 87,000 miles at a decent price. In the advertisement he states, "CORVETTE - 1985 with 1991 updated look." When I asked him to clarify this statement, he said, "The front and rear clip changes...
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    Question: 1981 Electrical Schematics On-line ?

    I see several recent issues with electrical problems with our Vettes. I am troubleshooting one myself right now. I found a Norwegian site on the internet with pdf schematics for a 1980 Vette. Two questions, do you think they are the same as an 81 schematics ? (I am not sure, wire colors are not...
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    Question: Floor Board Drain Holes on 1981

    I am doing a full interior restoration on my 81 Vette. I pretty much have pulled everything out of the interior. When I pulled my carpet and padding up, I was surprised at rust chips laying around in the front floor board area. I guess this part of the car is not fiberglass. There were 1 or 2...
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    Question: GM Seat Belt Availibility for an 81 ??

    I am starting to see some replacement seat belts for my 1981. The ones I have seen in some of the vette catalogues do not have the GM lable on the receiver. Any leads on where to find replacement belts (shoulder harness) ?? I have seen some of these for about $300 for a pair. I would appreciate...
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    Question: Use of Interior Dye on Leather Seats ??

    Started 2008 winter project this weekend, a complete renovation of my interior. My leather seats are in very good shape, but do look about 25 years old. I am dying some interior replacement pieces (kick panels, armrests, & trim) with a red dye purchased from a major Corvette vendor. It may be on...
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    Can I Install 2 Header Gaskets ??

    I am having some issues with some leaking / blow by of my header gasket. I installed a custom (non-GM / Corvette) header and have had an issue with getting a complete seal. I may be looking at getting a new set of bolts to secure the header. I am curious, if I doubled up the gasket, would that...
  12. 91-Vetteman

    Need Help with Part ID !!

    OK, finished my winter project, cleaning up the garage, boxing up original used parts to save in the attic and determining what can be chucked. I found this one part that I am not sure where it goes?? I did pull the AC compressor and supporting hardware. I think it might be a bracket for that...
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    Auto Trans Shifting @ Higher RPM ??

    I pulled my engine out of my 81 this winter and cleaned her up. I did not do anything to the internals (cam, crank, pistons, etc.). Replaced carb, valve covers, air cleaner, radiator, vacuum canister, P/S pump, added a new set of headers and then some routine stuff, distributor cap, plugs...
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    SHE's ALIVE !! Winter Project Complete !!

    My son and I worked on putting my car back together from 8:00 AM in the morning until 11:15 PM on Saturday. I could not raise my arms above my head on Sunday!! We were under the car for 4 hours at least. As an amateur shade tree mechanic (never removed an engine before in my life) I was...
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    Winter Project - Spring Update - (hope not summer update) !!

    Well, I have missed out on a couple of beautiful 70 - 75 degree days here in VA and I could have been out cruising with my tee-tops off, but I am getting closer !! Progress has not moved as fast as I had wished in the last month. Things like work travel, yard work (spreading 10 cu yds of mulch)...
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    Winter Project Phase 3 Almost Complete, Engine Bay Restoration

    Just want to let you know I am still working at it !! The engine bay cleanup is taking a long time. I have been doing the engine bay area in small sections, that was the only way I could figure out how to get it done. I read several emails on the site about taking your time and I am listening to...
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    Headlight Vacuum Storage Canister Replacement Question

    I bought a new Headlight Vacuum Storage Canister" (looks like a coffee can) for my 1981 from ZIP and I went to replace it this weekend and it is configured slightly different. 3 vacuum hoses connect to this cannister. On the new cannister one of the hose connections (the smallest diameter...
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    Winter Project Phase 2 Complete, Engine Restoration Pics

    The fun part of this whole winter project is 95% complete, my engine restoration. I must say, it exceeded my expectations !! Even my wife who is not a car person said and I quote, "Oh, how pretty." :confused Spent the second half of the weekend, chipping, scraping, sanding, & cleaning the...
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    Engine Pull / 07 Winter Project Update

    I took advantage of the 70 degree temps in VA this weekend (sorry midwest !!) and cleaned all my engine components and also got allot of painting accomplished. After much debate, I went with the GM med blue on the block. Next step is to pull the balancer, replace timing chain cover with a new...
  20. 91-Vetteman

    Pulled Engine out of my 81 This Weekend !!

    Success !! I pulled my engine out this weekend with the help of my 26 year old son who works on Honda's and imports, but made an exception for me!! I have always been a "wanna be" shade tree mechanic, but this is my first engine pull. My winter projects for this year include; 1. Detail engine...
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