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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 11:05 AM
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After a few years of sitting in my driveway.
My 74 is up and running!
I have a few things that need repair.

The door locks are floating in their holes.
Both side view mirrors are a mess.

Do I want to redo the door locks?
Or perhaps go electric?

If the price is close, why not upgrade?
Same w/side marker lights.
Do I have to keep them in Ca?
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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 11:17 AM
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IMO, repair. You start moving from original, you most likely will lower the value. Is it a L82?
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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 11:18 AM
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LOL changing the door locks and side mark lights won't make it a restomod
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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 11:21 AM
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There is nothing special about my 74.
I have no problem going back to original.
But if I can upgrade for a little more, why not.

Engine is 303 rwhp
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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Taijutsu
There is nothing special about my 74.
I have no problem going back to original.
But if I can upgrade for a little more, why not.

Engine is 303 rwhp
this thread may help you on both..

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/4372074-another-remove-sport-mirror-door-rattle-etc-questions.html


https://youtu.be/Vov6KDngvXs



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Old Oct 23, 2021 | 02:08 PM
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I've already done the chassis w/VB&P.
Rewired the car.
An thinking about electric door locks?
I've done a lot of while I'm in there! Eek
Engine is strong! 303 rwhp and 330 rwtq.

What's next?
I'm thinking a roll bar and recaro seats?
Updated sounds are on the way.
An LS engine is possible?

Trying to decide on best bang for the buck!

TIA

R

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Old Oct 23, 2021 | 03:36 PM
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Best bang for the buck is drive it and fix the little stuff that bugs you.
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