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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Just stumbled across this site and it has some tips for C1 owners....

http://www.restoration-station.com/solid-axle.htm
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Nice find. My 60 always had the single brake light issue.
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some good stuff, and some urban legend (like the valve seat recession)
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Thanks kenmo..
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Good articles. Thanks for posting.
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Originally Posted by illmachy
Nice find. My 60 always had the single brake light issue.
I think most of us do... Maybe it's a feature....
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Originally Posted by illmachy
Nice find. My 60 always had the single brake light issue.
It's a mandatory option
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