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    Where to mount a Sirius antenna on a C3?

    I have a Kenwood Sirius ready radio in my car and can't decide where to put the magnetic antenna for best reception and a spot where it is the least noticeable. Has anyone here installed it in/on there car? Pics?
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    Correct ride height for a '77

    Does anyone know the correct ride height for my '77? Where do you measure from to check it? I have a 7" leaf steel spring with 8" bolts and the A$$ end is still way too high above the tire. The rear is 29-1/2" from the ground to the center of the wheel opening, the front is 28-1/2" from the...
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    WTB Rust Free Radiator Support for my '77

    Looking for a rust free radiator support for my 77. If anyone has one or knows of someone who has one, please email me with details and price. Thanks.
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    What plug wires do you guys use?

    Well, we did the oil survey, the spark plug survey, and now how about the spark plug wires? What's everbody using, and why did you decide on them over other brands? I'm getting ready to put a new set of wires on my 77 which has headers, and I'm considering going with Accel Extreme 9000's. Does...
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    Weatherstrip Kit

    I am getting ready to do the weatherstrip replacement deal on my car and need to how do I know if I should get the 1977E kit or the 1977L-1982 kit? My car was manufactured in 02/77 and has both the flags and alarm key on the fender. I understand there is supposedly a difference in the T-Top...
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    My headlights won't go down

    My headlights are stuck in the up position and will not go back down. They seemed to be locked this way, is there any way to get them back down again mechanically until I can start trouble shooting the vaccum system. Has anyone else had this problem, most people I talk to have the exact opposite...
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    Aluminum Valve Covers

    Does anybody know the best way to clean and polish up aluminum valve covers? I have a set of L82 aluminum covers that are dirty and slightly oxidized and want to get them looking as new as possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.:D
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    cleaning up the chassis

    I've been using a wirewheel underneath the car on the chassis, rearend, and suspension components to take off the surface rust and road grime. Now I would like to paint it under there and was thinking of using black rustoleum paint either glossy, flat, or satin finish but I am not sure what to...
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    Edelbrock Performer Manifold

    Does anyone know if the Edelbrock Performer 2101 Manifold will fit under the stock hood of my 77. I have an L-48 with a stock Q-Jet carb, a GM Chrome 14"x3" open air cleaner, and no emissions or EGR. If it will fit that's great, but how about if I decide to go with a different carburetor such...
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    New Front End

    I'm getting ready to replace the front end components on my 77. Which is the better way to go, rubber or polyurethane bushings? Zip has a Deluxe Front End Kit which consists of control arm bushings, idler arm, upper and lower ball joints, and sway bars outer end bushings. They have this kit in...
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    best way to fill in holes in fiberglass

    My car had a luggage rack on it when I bought it and I removed it immediately and there are holes that need to be filled in. Never having done any fiberglass work before, I would like to know the best way to accomplish this type of repair.
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    What's the best way to clean-up aluminum valve covers?

    What's the best way to get my L82 aluminum finned valve covers to look like new again? They have the typical oxidation on them that come with age, but are otherwise in great shape.
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    Wanted: 77 R/S Rear View Mirror

    I am looking for a right hand side sport rear view mirror ( not the standard chrome one). The color doesn't matter, I will paint it to match my car. It must be in good condition and have all the neccessary mounting hardware to go with it. Thanks.
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    Wanted:inside panel t-top for 77

    Looking for a r/s t-top headliner panel for my 77 coupe I am looking for a right hand side original t-top headliner panel for my 77coupe. I am only interested in the orginal fiberglass insert, not an after market padded insert. Ideally I would like a red panel to match the other side and my...
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    Rebuilding Headlight Actuators

    Has anyone had any expierience rebuilding their headlight actuators, if so just how involved is it and how well do they work afterwards? Eckler's has a kit for $34.99 that will do both the and right side. The kit contains a new 2 actuator dust boots, 2 new actuator rod seals , and 2 new seal...
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    Rust on Headers

    When I got my car the previous owner had installed a set of headers (I think they are Hedman) on it and never kept up with them. They are not rusted through and do not leak, they just look bad. What's the best way to remove surface rust from them? Also once they are cleaned up how do I keep them...
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    Brake Problem

    Went to go take the car out today for spin and noticed when I started it up that the brake light on the dash was lit. The first thing I did was check the emergency brake to see if it was on. When I step on the brake pedal it goes all the way to the floor, however with the car off the pedal feels...
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    cooling system question

    I just recieved a book by Richard Newton called How to Restore Your Corvette 1968-82. In it he talks about cleaning out the cooling system and say to drain it out and refill it it with plain water and add some dish washing detergent to the system and drive for a couple of weeks. He says that the...
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    Anyone hear of this leather cleaning product?

    Hi guys, I was flipping through the March 2003 issue of Motor Trend Magazine and came across a product called Lexol Leather Cleaner and Lexol Leather Conditioner. It's made by Summit Industries and they say it's "the overwhelming choice of professional restorers and detailers". I've never...
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    Tire and rim question

    Hi Guys, I have a '77 Coupe with 15"x8" stock rallye wheels and I'm considering going with 16"x8" CragarS/S rims. My questions is can these be used without any modifications such as wheel spacers, and if so what would be the maximum tire size that I would be able use. Also what brand tires do...
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