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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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I bought an '81 on Friday. It is my 4th Vette. I had a C4, then a C5. I now have a C6 and the "new" C3.

The '81 is beautiful, NCRS top flight, but is no comparison to the comfort of my C6.

Can anyone tell me how to adjust the engine idle as it seems to be idleing a little too low. The alternator and choke lite come on at idle but go off as engine speed barely increases.

I'll post some photos soon.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by OURSHARK
Don't buy these vettes for an investment, buy the one you like the best. They are both a good choice, I have an '81 which I like very much. When I was looking for a vette and it had been a '73, I am sure I would have been happy with it also. As mentioned above buy the one with the least rust. If rust is not an issue then buy the one you like.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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By all means get the '73. It's got the cool Stingray interior from that era and the chrome rear end. No contest.
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 05:13 AM
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Go for the looks and get the '81 and mod the engine after.
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 05:41 AM
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snow cones are cool ... lol

hey Sharkbyte, great read !

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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 05:57 AM
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good work mate. i love a black on black 81 and would be happy to own any corvette .

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Originally Posted by gingerbreadman1977
good work mate. i love a black on black 81 and would be happy to own any corvette .

WOW!
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