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Feb 21, 2011 | 08:55 AM

Jeff1981

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What is this part?

Hi all. Can someone tell me what this part is? My uncle owned several Corvettes in his life and it was among some stuff I received after he passed away a few years ago. I'm assuming it is a Corvette piece and I'm in the correct year range for it. It doesn't have any markings on it other than Delco.

Thanks!

Feb 21, 2011 | 09:15 AM

gbvette62

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It's not a Corvette item, or at lease not an OEM one.

I know I've seen those controls before. It may be the underdash control for a Delco air shock system, with an on board compressor.

Feb 21, 2011 | 09:20 AM

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Hey Jeff, I believe this is one of those C3 airspeed indicators. Anything below 30 would cause the vehicle to fall from the sky. The green range was the optimal flight range whereas the yellow was starting to get into the area where the structural integrity of the Vette had to really be watched (while in flight). On the ground the gauge was not needed because there were no speed limitations.

Actually, I have no clue what it is but made for an interesting story, right?

Take care,
Terry

Feb 21, 2011 | 10:01 AM

Easy Mike

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For some model years, air shocks were a dealer option. Looks like you inherited one of the air shock controllers.

Feb 21, 2011 | 10:08 AM

RonR80

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St. Jude Donor '09

Muffler bearing air flow indicator.

Feb 21, 2011 | 12:01 PM

GREGG-73

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Stay in tune....

Feb 21, 2011 | 12:28 PM

Mike Ward

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Rail

Muffler bearing air flow indicator.

Sure it's not a headlight fluid indicator?

Feb 21, 2011 | 01:28 PM

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Feb 21, 2011 | 03:26 PM

RonR80

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St. Jude Donor '09

OH that's good

Feb 21, 2011 | 04:02 PM

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john 72-04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Rail

Muffler bearing air flow indicator.

You've got the main part but you still need a spool of flight line and two sky hooks to make it complete. After that you're on your way. Actually I have no idea what it is. I think Easy Mike might have it. Good luck with your search.

Last edited by john 72-04; Feb 21, 2011 at 04:06 PM.

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