first vette
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8th Gear
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From: swansea sc
first vette
hey everyone, i just got my first vette, a 77 in need of some t.l.c. i'll start with something easy, what is the capacity of the fuel tank. i dont trust the fuel gage yet and need to find mpg without running out of gas.
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
I believe it's going to be 17gal. In '78 it went up to 24.
And, welcome to the club.
I'd say, "Jump in, the water's fine", but it's actually full of sharks!
edit - Oh, and take the time to fill in your profile somewhat so we can get to know ye better.
And, welcome to the club.
I'd say, "Jump in, the water's fine", but it's actually full of sharks!
edit - Oh, and take the time to fill in your profile somewhat so we can get to know ye better.
Last edited by TheSkunkWorks; Nov 30, 2007 at 08:56 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Kingston Ontario
17 is the good answer!
Check out this link for additional info;
http://www.100megsfree4.com/corvette/1970/vet77.htm
Welcome to the forum.
Check out this link for additional info;
http://www.100megsfree4.com/corvette/1970/vet77.htm
Welcome to the forum.
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8th Gear
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From: swansea sc
thanks for the info. i'll post pics when i learn how. i know less about this computer than i do about the car. i know i will have plenty of questions for ya'll to help me with. i've been reading about theheadlight problems, and need to do some testing. the car sat for about 6 years.
