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Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-25-2008, 12:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By billccm

Well, I still have not driven up to see this car...

Well, I still have not driven up to see this car (it is about a 4 hour drive for me each way).

I have had an email dialog going back and forth, It ssems the car won't pass emissions. They have...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-20-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By billccm

I have American Collectors on my Shelby Lancer....

I have American Collectors on my Shelby Lancer. They are a bit restrictive, but only require 'one car per household newer than ten years old'. Thats good for me, since my daily driver is a 17 year...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-18-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By billccm

Thank you for the insight. I have read about...

Thank you for the insight. I have read about OptiSpark in the Corvette Bible, and other books. Some say as long as the water pump doesn't leak it is not an issue, and others tell horror stories about...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-18-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By billccm

Thanks for the advice and comments. I am still...

Thanks for the advice and comments. I am still shopping.
Take care, Bill
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-16-2008, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 713
Posted By billccm

1987 C4 advice, opinions, etc please

Hello All:
First, let me introduce myself 'car wise'. My dad was the nighboorhood shade tree mechanic, and I still like to do my own maintenace and repairs within reason on my cars (2001 Impala and...
Forum: C5 General
05-17-2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By billccm

Just started shopping-advice please

Hello:
I am in the market for my first Corvette. I have read a few books, done some internet research, and have some Corvette experience from my brother's ownership. (My brother has owned C3, C4,...
Forum: C3 General
05-22-2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,019
Posted By billccm

1981 Corvette Delco radio

Hello:
A Delco radio from a 1981 Corvette came across my work bench. It must
be the top of the line for it's time; it is electronic tuned, and auto
reverse cassette. Unfortunately, all the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-10-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,479
Posted By billccm

What years C4 had dual air bags

Hello:
I have been browsing for a C4 on eBay, cars.com, etc. One item I am trying to determine is the years that dual airbags started. I want my kids to be able to occasinally ride in the car, and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-14-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,273
Posted By billccm

I like to tell this story whenever I see 'value'...

I like to tell this story whenever I see 'value' discussed among the various auto forums I subscribe to such as ALLPAR.COM, NAIOA, etc.

In spring of 1979, I was 16 years old, and had saved $1,000...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-19-2006, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,072
Posted By billccm

I am a former Cincinnati Microwave employee and...

I am a former Cincinnati Microwave employee and an engineer, and I use the Valentine 1. Most low cost units are "ticket detectors" rather than a RADAR Warning Receiver. Like the ad says, once you us...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-29-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,584
Posted By billccm

Methanol has been known to damage injectors in...

Methanol has been known to damage injectors in various cars, and Chrysler products in the late 1980s had injectors that were extremely sensitive to methanol. I think the service bulletin is warning...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-27-2006, 11:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 31,021
Posted By billccm

WD40 is generally not good for electrical...

WD40 is generally not good for electrical contacts, and it really is not recommended for delicate plastics. Also, WD40 attracts dirt after awhile, which is the cause of most electrical connection...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-25-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,164
Posted By billccm

Thank you all for the encouragement and advice. ...

Thank you all for the encouragement and advice.

I have always wanted a Corvette, and like I have said in previous posts, I value this one because it is a well cared for, one owner car that has a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-25-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,164
Posted By billccm

Hello: I am new and about to purchase my 1st Corvette

Hi All and Happy Thanksgiving!

I am about to purchase my first Corvette, a 1984. From my research, it seems 50% of the people I talk to say nothing good about this car (and call the Cross Fire a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-25-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By billccm

Hello: I am new and about to purchase

Sorry guys, I posted this incorrectly in the C6 section. I will try to remove this post. I apologize. Bill



Hi All and Happy Thanksgiving!

I am about to purchase my first Corvette, a 1984....
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