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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 09:59 AM
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I did search for other threads, but only saw a message where someone recommended to buy them from someone on this site, but I couldn't even message him (I guess I don't have that privilege yet).
When I search:
Corvette mods
Zip
Full Throttle
and Top Flight

They all have a kit, but they all are a bit different. some have a lot more wires included than the others.
Can someone recommend which site would be the best to purchase from and why?
Maybe recommend a specific kit.

I have a 78 silver corvette and am just starting to dig into it with my son and this seemed like a good project to start with.

Thank you,

Thom

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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 10:42 AM
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You want to reach out to forum member Richard454.
He can help you with everything I'm sure, great guy.
Have a nice holiday.
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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 10:43 AM
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I think you need to contact Richard454 on here. He has an awesome kit (if he's still doing them!) I got one a while back that I haven't been able to install yet, very complete!

and welcome to the forum!


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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 12:50 PM
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Richard454 kit on my 80 works flawlessly. Plus eliminates the miles of vacuum lines in the engine bay.

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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 05:13 PM
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If you use the @ before the forum members name, it will send an email notification to him.
@Richard454
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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 05:23 PM
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I used the McSpeed kid, but I think the guy no longer makes them - you can google it though
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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 07:25 PM
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I purchased my kit from Richard454.
I wouldn't buy one from anyone else.
His quality and design can't be beat.
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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 07:27 PM
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Keep in mind that Richard is not a forum vendor so he can not sell them through the forum.
You'll need to PM him through a Private Message and go through his email.
No big deal, we've all had to do it that way.
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I also purchased from Richard454 and they work great!
If you have any questions he gets back to you pretty quick!
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Richard454 is the man to see. He stuck with me through my ineptness at getting the kit installed, and helped me with an issue that arose. "Issues" can arise, especially if you have, maybe, replaced your dashboard OEM headlight switch with a reproduction one.

My kit from Richard works great.
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