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The rubber body mounts found on 73-82 Corvettes vastly improved noise and ride over the solid aluminum mounts used on the 68-72 models. It is possible to retrofit the later rubber mounts on 68-72 and reap the benefits of a better ride, less road noise and less risk of fiberglass stress cracks. I recommend buying […] More »

The stock shifter on the C5 Corvette is pretty good. It’s has a pretty short throw and it feels comfortable and tight. With that in mind, it’s obvious that there is plenty of room for improvement. The stock shifter does not have a strong positive centering mechanism. It’s throw is longer than it needs to […] More »

Ok…here you go…. for some, the Gear Shaft pin is a breeze, and for lucky ones like me, it\’s a nightmare……..This is my guess for the single most difficult part of the install, so what I did, was to get a compressor (Rented) and bought an air hammer and some long chisel/punch bits. I think […] More »

Remove and Replace the Clutch M/C Line Procedure Step 1 Remove the window washer reservoir. a) Remove two #10 nuts b) Disconnect two electrical connectors c) Disconnect the solution hose. d) Set the reservoir aside Step 2 Disconnect the M/C line from the master cylinder. a) Remove the cotter key from the fitting at the […] More »

Rubber Bumper Repair Basics by Lars Grimsrud & Butch Powers SVE Automotive Restoration Musclecar, Collector & Exotic Auto Repair & Restoration Broomfield, CO This tech paper will discuss basic repairs to the rubber & plastic bumper facias typically used by GM and other automakers. These rubberized components have been around since the GTO “Endura” bumpers […] More »

I thought this might be helpful for those installing boost and/or fuel gauges. When I first started looking I was wondering how the heck I would get the wires run. Hope this helps. Tod Step 1: Safely jack up car and remove drivers side wheel. Step 2: Remove fenderwell cover. Step 3: Remove dead peddle […] More »

Rim changer machine that grabs the inner surface of wheel to eliminate wheel damage. Note special rubber grabber to hold wheel. Installing wheel sensor…note glove on one hand. Applying special tire lube to wheel rim. Applying lube to tire bead. Special Teflon plastic grabber for rim to prevent damage. Coaxing tire on to rim by […] More »