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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 09:44 AM
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Saw this on the TV show, Junkyard Empire, last night. Sure it's a demonstration of how the ignition system works, but they at least could've shown the real place the battery goes!


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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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trash into cash!

I don't think they were trying to say that's where the battery is located. What we got here is a lazy illustration. If the battery was there it would be like an old car with sidemounts, but instead of a spare tire a battery. I don't think they think that's what a transmission looks like either.

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Originally Posted by F22
Saw this on the TV show, Junkyard Empire, last night. Sure it's a demonstration of how the ignition system works, but they at least could've shown the real place the battery goes!


They are not that far-off. C2 corvettes with AC has the battery in Drivers side engine compartment.

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I just could not believe what they were asking for the car when they finished. To me, after they finished the car was worth near to what they paid for it.
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Those look like L98 valve covers and what the hell is going on with the bell-housing and transmission? Where is the distributor even going?
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I saw the episode.
1. 4 kill switches....was parked in the driveway! PARANOIA strikes deep!
2. Replaced the points type distributor and coil without even checking it.
3. THEN they found out it was a coil wire (harness)
4. The ufked up the side pipes royally!
5. Then Some R.U.B. rich urban businessman...buys it for $32,500
6. I don't think they knew it was a convertible with two tops!

sigh! lol, more sighing!
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