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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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I haven't been to the site in awhile because corvette season is over in my neck of the woods. It hurts to read through the forums. My baby is parked and stored away for the winter. Now I'm going

Good thing the snow is here so I can ride the sled. It's just not the same.

I envy the rest of you...

Have a Happy New Year. Stay safe.

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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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It just dumped about 6'' on me and was driving the car yesterday.... I know exactly how you feel....

Going to do my 4 brake light conversion today and replace my front emblem.


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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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I was ready to put mine away this year. It was time or I was going to scream.

Swapped in a slightly used 383 and a rebuilt 200-4R from Bowtie overdrives. Detailed the engine bay. Rebuilt the whole front suspension. Rebuilt the power steering also.

Runs like S*#t!!! I screwed with the carb, I screwed with the timing, I prayed, slept on it, prayed some more, and did it all over again.

Engine is missing, Pinging, Bad idle, no power.

I just need some down time and a fresh outlook in the spring. Then I'm going to need some advise guys.
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