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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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Does ANY ONE have an accurate vacuum hose routing diagram for headlights and heater/ac including an accurate parts list for a 1978 I ordered one it came as paper stapled together and looks like all pictorials are for earlier vettes no good to me. I followed what was there to a tee and trouble shot all possibilities still no headlight or consistant heater/ac vacuum control. Getting very frustrated
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Doc Rebuild has some very nice, very high quality diagrams. PM him, or email him from his vendor site.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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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.
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I did a search on olsen and found nothing about corvettes did this pertain to headlights or wiring and placement of power door locks
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Doc Rebuild has a nice laminated, easy to read poster on the headlight vacuum lines. I have one on the wall of my shop. He hasnt done a wiring diagram for a 78 yet. Wish he would.....
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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.
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Originally Posted by ubowl
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.

Not getting info? You mean you are not getting info that you wanted to hear right?

Did you PM Doc or email him? Did you go to his site? He has just about the most comprehensive set of schematics and diagrams for C3s available. If you want details about the headlight wiring I suggest you get in contact with him.
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Not getting info? You mean you are not getting info that you wanted to hear right?

Did you PM Doc or email him? Did you go to his site? He has just about the most comprehensive set of schematics and diagrams for C3s available. If you want details about the headlight wiring I suggest you get in contact with him.
Yeah, tranquilizers might be in order!
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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no thanks on tranquilizers not needed. Sorry i thought i said it correctly headlight issues are DONE, vehicle wiring is what i need, ok I did go to Doc Rebuilds site when told the first time. I guess I dont belong here, just trying to get some help. If i wanted to be taken as a joke i could have walked into the house and asked my wife and got the same answers. Thought this was the place where corvette enthusiasts gathered and helped each other out. my mistake sorry guys take care.

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Thought this was the place where corvette enthusiasts gathered and helped each other out. my mistake sorry guys take care.

It is, and I don't recall seeing you being ignored. You just didn't seem to like the advice being given to you.

How about you explain in detail, the exact part of the power lock wiring you need? Door only? Behind the dash? All of it?

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Docs website is hard to get around on. I couldnt find what I wanted so I called and they were very helpful over the phone.
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Originally Posted by ubowl
Does ANY ONE have an accurate vacuum hose routing diagram for headlights and heater/ac including an accurate parts list for a 1978 I ordered one it came as paper stapled together and looks like all pictorials are for earlier vettes no good to me. I followed what was there to a tee and trouble shot all possibilities still no headlight or consistant heater/ac vacuum control. Getting very frustrated
I can't remember if this is the correct one or not. I think it is but I wouldn't bet on it!! Got it from Corvette-101.com


http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ettelights.jpg
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dobroman2001
I can't remember if this is the correct one or not. I think it is but I wouldn't bet on it!! Got it from Corvette-101.com


http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ettelights.jpg

He got his headlights sorted out and now just needs help with the power door lock wiring.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
He got his headlights sorted out and now just needs help with the power door lock wiring.
here's something from Corvette Mag.

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/content/view/43/
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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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

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who is GDaina

George Daina is one of our moderators.

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My interior is next and I have to repaint the door jams and interior. Once I get the exhaust on this weekend I can pull the door panels and take some pics of the lock layout for you but I dont know how much it will show due to the camera and sheet metal of the door panel blocking.
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