headlight help
Instructor
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Sorry, guys iam just frustrated this is my third forum and it seemed like i keep getting the run around, I apologize if i sounded rude. If youve read my earlier posts I said thank you for the headlight help I got them working finally. also in the beginning I stated that the car had been raped of parts and nothing is or was in the doors Ive since installed power windows from scratch wired with new harness to dash and power regulators etc...now iam left with A) power door locks and B) alarm lock cylinders and the correct wiring for that system. all i need is a pictorial of the complete door lock assembly rods,location and mounting of actuators. L82 shark and dobroman 2001 thanks for your input the headlight diagram was exactly what i wa looking for, the ones ive seen were evidently of earlier models the one you provided was it. thanks again on the other hand the corvette mag. article i saw already but not what i was looking for. A clearer layout would be nice. the price you pay not being in the click i guess. I called Dr. Rebuild and ordered a few things thanks for the info on them didnt know about them. man he doesnt like ZIP does he. I dont have alot of cash on hand to buy manuals and the like or i would have in the beginning iam trying to do this and raise a family on a shoestring since my wife passed away and my house burning to the ground iam very lucky to still have my cars. again sorry to be such a pain in the
In order to recreate what was there, you will need a "1978 Corvette Shop Manual". These are published by GM and are still available (used)at places like Ebay and Amazon. I have heard some public libraries have them. This manual will have (for example), the HVAC system wiring and vacuum diagram broken out and how it works. It will also have a complete wiring diagram.
The other manual is a an AIM, Assembly Instruction Manual. These are available at parts vendors and Ebay, etc. They will identify the part number and placement of various relays and switches you will need. All assemblies for the car are shown in detailed exploded views.
Between the two of these manuals, you should have a lot of information about what goes where in your car. I sure wouldn't want to work on one without them. Good luck with your project.
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Intermediate
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Thanks for the advice. I have done basicly the whole car from what i know and could figure out and what i could find on the good old internet, its been fun to sy the least. more of an occupier of time and love for vettes, thanks again
Drifting
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not getting any info here so i will post it once more hopefully someone will notice this i want to get this car on the road for the spring and running out of time here goes once more and thank everyone who responded about the headlights they work now hoooooray.
I have a 1978 that had been raped of most parts, finally got everything back together except the power door lock actuators and wiring to them is there such a thing as a guide on this as to what, where, how to add them back in there.
I have a 1978 that had been raped of most parts, finally got everything back together except the power door lock actuators and wiring to them is there such a thing as a guide on this as to what, where, how to add them back in there.
The electrical schematics all show the proper wiring 'route' and colors of the wires involved. Most electrical problems happen at the connections.
When I last researched mine, I believe I was told by a local parts store (not one of the big box stores) that the solenoid from any GM car that had electric lock is interchangable. But I don't know if your problem is mechanical (the solenoid) or electrical. (Mine is a bad solenoid)
It's way down on my to do list. I can reach the passenger door lock when my wife gets out.
Nobody's 'not answering' your issue, but your issue needs a little more research (mech/elec) for anyone to answer it.
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Intermediate
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thanks durango shows linkage pretty well there but for manual locks at least i have some bearing on how they fit in door, thanks, PB I need both as stated in post theres nothing there no linkage regulators, actuators the only thing that was there (luckily) was the door glass. so when i said wiring and mechanical i wasnt being vauge.
Drifting
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From: Collinsville MS
St. Jude Donor '08
http://www.corvettec3.ca/partsman.htm
Link to the 1982 GM parts and illustration manual. You can print off the pages you need. I printed the whole book and stuck in a binder. It has diagrams, GM part #'s and info on the parts but it doesnt tell you how to put it together.
Link to the 1982 GM parts and illustration manual. You can print off the pages you need. I printed the whole book and stuck in a binder. It has diagrams, GM part #'s and info on the parts but it doesnt tell you how to put it together.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2008
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JB TY TY TY thats awesome for parts list and basic location between that and what durango supplied it will take awhile but i think i can get it together now will let you know how it worked out thanks again
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