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Jan 28, 2012 | 07:23 PM

rguerette

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6th Gear

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From: Agawam MA

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Hi,

New to Corvettes - bought a nice '77. Need help with engine work - no garage in central MA! Anybody?

Rocky77

Jan 28, 2012 | 08:14 PM

ptroxx

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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.

Yet another 77..... Gl with the new ride...GEt yourself an AIM

Jan 29, 2012 | 11:23 AM

Alan 71

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From: Westminster Maryland

Hi R77,
WELCOME!!!
Perhaps you could pm Stan, (Road-Race Vette), and ask for some suggestions. His restoration shop is in Massachusetts.
Regards,
Alan

Jan 29, 2012 | 11:35 AM

Easy Mike

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What type of engine work? Purchase one of the How-To Small Block Chevrolet books and a tune up manual.

Jan 29, 2012 | 02:50 PM

phclub

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Welcome Rg, here are a couple of shops:
http://2ndgenrestorations.com/ Walpole
http://american-classic.com/ Uxbridge
Oak Hill Automotive, 1055 Oak Hill Ave, Attleboro

I can't speak to any of them, most of my work is DIY.

Cheers,

Jan 29, 2012 | 03:39 PM

Alan 71

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From: Westminster Maryland

Hi r77,
The hunt for Stan I sent you on is for the business that phc lists first. I know he does body work, didn't know he did mechanical work too.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

Jan 29, 2012 | 10:34 PM

rguerette

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From: Agawam MA

What kind of engine work - like take the engine out of the car and do stuff to it to give it more power! or at the very least new dual exhaust system, & re-tune. thanks everyone

Rocky77

Jan 30, 2012 | 12:08 AM

scottyp99

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Originally Posted by rguerette

What kind of engine work - like take the engine out of the car and do stuff to it to give it more power! or at the very least new dual exhaust system, & re-tune. thanks everyone

Rocky77

Wow!! I like the enthusiasm!! My first piece of advice is to get yourself a repair manual. I have a Chilton's and a Haynes, they are both pretty good, what one kinda glosses over, the other will sometimes go into more detail. Also, pick up an AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual), it's the book the guys on the assembly line used to make sure they were building them right, it is invaluable!

Scott