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From: Palmyra Virginia
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Greetings to all from John Boy Walton country. As a recent (and extremely happy) owner of my first 'Vette (85 Coupe) I look forward to becoming an active member of the corvette community.First off please forgive me if I ask questions that have been addressed at least a million times but it's all new to me.First question: What is the weakest link or biggest problem area w/the early C-4's? And has anyone got an opinion on dealing with "ZIP C4" in Mechanicsville,Va. for parts and info? Thanks in advance and looking forward to talking with everyone and meeting some.
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Racer
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St. Jude Donor '05
Welcome Navet 
Can't answer your questions, but since I was stopping by I thought I'd be the first to welcome you to a great forum. You'll find plenty of answers and friendly folk here.
Don't forget to wave
Can't answer your questions, but since I was stopping by I thought I'd be the first to welcome you to a great forum. You'll find plenty of answers and friendly folk here.
Don't forget to wave
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Walton county?
Welcome aboard. C-4s especially the early ones have many weak spots. Thats why we own them, to fix the weak spots and keep them on the road for 20 years and some with 300000 miles.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Welcome aboard.
The weakest link in the C4 is usually the driver.
Seriously, there doesn't seem to be one particular item that you can count on to expire. They are just solid Chevys and the normal wear items (brakes, wheel bearings, etc.) are typical areas to look out for.
You'll find out what areas on YOUR Corvette need attention soon enough! Then, you can check the archives here to get advice first, followed by posting the question to gather current wisdom.
Larry
The weakest link in the C4 is usually the driver.
Seriously, there doesn't seem to be one particular item that you can count on to expire. They are just solid Chevys and the normal wear items (brakes, wheel bearings, etc.) are typical areas to look out for.
You'll find out what areas on YOUR Corvette need attention soon enough! Then, you can check the archives here to get advice first, followed by posting the question to gather current wisdom.
Larry
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From: Tracy CA
Welcome, navet! : :
ZIP is actually a Supporting Vendor (I think they are, anyway!) of this Forum! That means we like them (I think we do, anyway!)
http://www.zip-products.com/Corvette...=false&GiftID=
Take Care!
-Eric
:ZIP is actually a Supporting Vendor (I think they are, anyway!) of this Forum! That means we like them (I think we do, anyway!)
http://www.zip-products.com/Corvette...=false&GiftID=
Take Care!
-Eric
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Welcome to the Forum! It would not hurt to get catalogs from all the suppliers and then compare prices. A few are Mid America Motorsports, Corvette Central, Ecklers, The Last Detail, Superior Chevrolet, Corvette America. Do a Google search to find their websites.
It would not hurt to get catalogs from all the suppliers and then compare prices. A few are Mid America Motorsports, Corvette Central, Ecklers, The Last Detail, Superior Chevrolet, Corvette America. Do a Google search to find their websites.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by navet72
Thanks for the welcome. Haven't seen too many to wave at around here.
Ah, there's another one... your and you're! Look forward to hearing more about you and your car. 
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Instructor
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From: Palmyra Virginia
Well I certainly can relate to that. Everything works on mine but the brightness level seems to have a mind of it's own sometimes. I have gathered that there is a photocell somewhere on the left side of the dash that has some control over this,but as of yet can't seem to locate it. Any thoughts on this?
Burning Brakes
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Welcome to the Forum and congrats on the new Vette. With the proper care these Vettes can last a long time. One great thing about the Forum is when you have questions, there are a lot of people to help.
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From: charlotte nc
Originally Posted by navet72
Well I certainly can relate to that. Everything works on mine but the brightness level seems to have a mind of it's own sometimes. I have gathered that there is a photocell somewhere on the left side of the dash that has some control over this,but as of yet can't seem to locate it. Any thoughts on this?
Dashes are almost universally the most troublesome part of our vetts. I had mine rebuilt and it'e been fine ever since. The majority of the time , the problem with the dash is a poor ground. Try searching the forum on this topic as there has been volums written about it. Good luck and welcome.
