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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Looked but couldn't find a close up photo of a 1968 L71 choke mechanism (passenger side of carb). Anyone help? thanks
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Here is a picture of a 69. I think they are about the same

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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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thanks. its amazing what bubba can do in 44 years.
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Ok, lets see the bubba pic now!
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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IIRC, Corvette Central has them if you're in need.

Curious, has bubba happened to have re-engineered the linkages?

And, that's a beautiful engine 69FASTFUN.

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