Detailled pictures or answers for 81 rebuild

[Peer81]

Hello everybody,

Within 3 weeks I'll graduate so after that I'll have more time to rebuild my 81!
I've looked at every page on the doc. rebuild site so I know what stuff I still need and what I'm missing. Also I want to use original sized bolts and screws but because my 81 didn't have the original bolts and screws every where I need to fill in the blind spots.
I hope you can help me with detailled pictures or nice discriptions so I know what to get for my car.

To begin easy..
My vette didn't have gaskets under the doorhandles, should the be there or not? I don't think they can be seen with the handles still in place but maybe somebody knows

The doc rebuild site says the expansion tank (coolingwater) needs a overflow hose. Mine didn't have a overflow hose just a hose from the tank to the radiator. Should it be there or not?

Should the expansion tank cap have a gasket or not?

Last one..(for now )
The airintake has a front and left intake ducting. The left ducting is held up by 2 little bolts or screws with a big rivet (I think) could somebody take a picture so I know what to look for.

That's it for now, thanks!

Groeten Peter

 

[bill81vette]

Let me 1st say congratulations on your pending graduation!!!!!

yes there are gaskets under the door handles

mine only has a hose from the radiator to the tank,as well,,I'll check mine but I don't believe there is a gasket on the cap...I checked...no gasket!!!

the intake on the left goes under the l/s fender and is held on by 3 hex head screws
if you need pics let me know and I'll take some for you....bill

 

[bill81vette]

peter, I think this is what you are looking for,hope they help

 

[JediDad]

My 81 has 15G miles on it and is very original. I'd be happy to help you out with yours. Just send me a message.

John.

 

[Peer81]

Thanks for the quick answers and the pictures!
Now I know I can remove the cap gasket and overflow hose from my list of things.
If I remember correctly mine still had one hex head screws in there. I'll make a picture of the screw to check if I have the correct one.

When I have some more questions I'll post them here and / or send John a message (thanks for the offer!)

Groeten Peter

 

[JediDad]

Always happy to help.