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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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68 I'm working on has the age old headlight door problems.Looking into converting to electric door openers and only kit I see is $999 from several vendors. Would rather have my vacuum system work but I am missing too many parts for it,no vacuum tank,actuators missing etc.. Am I better off looking to secure all the original system parts(if available) or just go to the electric. Not an all original car, NOM big block so complete originality is not important here,just want something that will work- may never drive the car at night but after fixing everything else on this car (with lots of help from everyone here on forum) I want it all to function. Thanks for any opinions Paul
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68 I'm working on has the age old headlight door problems.Looking into converting to electric door openers and only kit I see is $999 from several vendors. Would rather have my vacuum system work but I am missing too many parts for it,no vacuum tank,actuators missing etc.. Am I better off looking to secure all the original system parts(if available) or just go to the electric. Not an all original car, NOM big block so complete originality is not important here,just want something that will work- may never drive the car at night but after fixing everything else on this car (with lots of help from everyone here on forum) I want it all to function. Thanks for any opinions Paul
Contact forum member Richard454 for new electric motor mounts. Do a search for a thread regarding how to replace vacuum operated headlight system.
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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Here ya go, a great conversion for sure :

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...c-new-way.html
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Hey Paul-

I responded to your PM.

This ↓ or this ↓

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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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I choose B!!! pm'd you back what year motors from probe or Miata? Seems pretty straight forward- even for me????
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