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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Hi my name is russ. I have a rear wheel spindle problem on my 1979 chevy corvette. I am wondedring how much something like this will cost me to fix. Does anyone have any ideas? ANOTHER QUESTION HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT MY CAR IS A C1, C2, AND SO ON..... IS IT HAVE TO DO WITH THE YEAR IF SO I HAVE THE 1979
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Russ, Your 79 vette is a C2. You might want to post your question on the C2 Tech site. Good luck.
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Welcome aboard. Actually, your Corvette (1979) is a C3 Corvette. Please see the C3 Sections.
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Whoops! My bad. Your car is most definitely a C3 (1968-82)
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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!! Good luck, I'm sure the guys in the C3 Forum will guide you. Enjoy the Forums.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance-3/


Check out the Pacific Northwest Forum for local members, events and discussion:

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